Walking is a staple in my weekly routine. I log a 3.5-mile loop around my neighborhood at least a few times per week. Lately, I have noticed an interesting trend. At least half of the women I pass on ...

They're cheap and they're popular for at-home workouts, but ankle weights are overrated when it comes to building muscle or ...

It makes me laugh, whenever I post a picture of me wearing ankle weights, the comments roll in: “Wow, old-school!”, “You’re rocking the 80s vibes!”. Am I? Or am I just complementing my workouts and ...

Celebrities from Hailey Bieber, 28, to the Duchess of Sussex, 44, and menopause champion Halle Berry, 59, are fans of wearing ankle weights while they exercise to increase resistance and boost the ...

Walking is a staple in my weekly routine. I log a 3.5-mile loop around my neighborhood at least a few times per week. Lately, I have noticed an interesting trend. At least half of the women I pass on ...

Whether you’re a runner, walker or regular gym-goer, you’ve likely noticed other fitness enthusiasts sporting weighted vests or strapping on ankle weights. This weighted equipment seems to be all the ...

Which ankle weights are best? If you’re looking to incorporate light strength training into your workout routine but dumbbells just aren’t for you, ankle weights may be the perfect alternative.

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