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CraveMuscle
08-30-2006, 06:11 PM
no, not for me :bitch:

I met a woman at the gym who might be a potential client. she was telling me about how she is trying to get back in the gym and regain strength and muscle after a long lay off from surgery.

she bought ankle weights b/c someone at a store told her they would help rebuild leg mass. I didn't say anything, but if I train her, I would like to bring it up.

so, question is, do they have any purpose? I think they're idiotic, but I'd like to have a reason for my negativity and hesitation when I talk to her.

thoughts?
strongchick
08-30-2006, 07:14 PM
Purpose: joint strain.

How can 2 extra pounds on your ankles REALLY make a hell of a difference in weight training. It can't.
Jenny
08-30-2006, 08:08 PM
Purpose: joint strain.

How can 2 extra pounds on your ankles REALLY make a hell of a difference in weight training. It can't.


But raising 2 soup cans over your head for 8 reps will keep you "toned" nicely and keep you from bulking!
smiles:)
08-30-2006, 08:09 PM
When you are making the transition from say 15 to 20 pound DBs it may be too much at once. Strapping them on your wrists while you transition might be a way to use 1 -3 pounders.
fit_girlFL
08-30-2006, 08:26 PM
I had a trainer who wanted me to wear them while I walked on the treadmill. :bitch:


He wasn't my trainer for very long after he brought that idea up. :finger:
strongchick
08-30-2006, 08:36 PM
But raising 2 soup cans over your head for 8 reps will keep you "toned" nicely and keep you from bulking!

Gotta add that to my program....
jaleena
08-30-2006, 08:59 PM
When you are making the transition from say 15 to 20 pound DBs it may be too much at once. Strapping them on your wrists while you transition might be a way to use 1 -3 pounders.

I've done this. But not at the gym...I'm not that brave :lol:
Iron Will
08-30-2006, 09:23 PM
I'll have to add these to my eliptical program. :lol:
Pinky
08-30-2006, 09:36 PM
Not that I have any specific training to justify this comment, but I think they are useless. I have had (as in past tense) boots that weighed like 2lbs. Remember the platform comeback?
CraveMuscle
08-30-2006, 09:46 PM
Purpose: joint strain.

How can 2 extra pounds on your ankles REALLY make a hell of a difference in weight training. It can't.

just ankle? or joint strain in general - like the knee/rest of foot?

I think she told me that she was wearing them around - and not just at the gym - :shock:
jaleena
08-30-2006, 09:54 PM
Not that I have any specific training to justify this comment, but I think they are useless. I have had (as in past tense) boots that weighed like 2lbs. Remember the platform comeback?

My work bought me steel-toes. They're heavy. :shrug:
Pinky
08-30-2006, 10:10 PM
My work bought me steel-toes. They're heavy. :shrug:
And I bet your quads are nice and toned now hey?
jaleena
08-30-2006, 10:15 PM
No, I'm way too porky to be toned. But I could probably juggle a girl that would call herself "toned." :lol:
demille
08-30-2006, 10:16 PM
I had ankle weights for rehab after my spinal surgery....but i was so weak at first just lifting my leg was a challenge. Aside from rehab, not sure where they would fit in for a workout.
smuggie
08-30-2006, 11:11 PM
I wear ankle weights when I do glute kickbacks.
icebabe
08-31-2006, 12:56 AM
I wear ankle weights -they are great, when I'm diving in a dry suit and want to stop my feet going above me head!
accismus
08-31-2006, 07:58 PM
I read somewhere that wrist and ankle weights during cardio can raise blood pressure, as well as cause joint strain.
Ecala
08-31-2006, 08:02 PM
I strap them on to do (Roman Chair) leg raises. Gives a killer squeeze on the abs.
KatieB
08-31-2006, 08:29 PM
I honestly didn't even know they made those anymore lol.
Blondell
08-31-2006, 08:32 PM
Ankle weights are hot! My dream guy MUST use them. :love:
Ecala
08-31-2006, 09:03 PM
Ankle weights are hot! My dream guy MUST use them. :love:


:scratch:
Blondell
08-31-2006, 09:05 PM
:scratch:
what? :huh:

I can see him now! All oiled up; jazzercising w/ Richard Simmons.

You don't think that's hot?! I get worked up just thinking about it. :drool:
Ecala
08-31-2006, 09:08 PM
LOL. I was trying to get something kinky out of that visual. :naughty:
Blondell
08-31-2006, 09:08 PM
:wink:

You'll get to know me soon enough. And, when you do, you'll wish you hadn't! :lol:
cathyx2
08-31-2006, 09:23 PM
what? :huh:

I can see him now! All oiled up; jazzercising w/ Richard Simmons.

You don't think that's hot?! I get worked up just thinking about it. :drool:
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