walking with ankle weights

slockhart · 04-24-20, 01:28 PM

Just saw an article about Jessica Alba doing her walk with ankle weights; does anyone else do this?

lisarah · 04-24-20, 02:11 PM

I agree with the belief that they are not recommended because they create too much stress on the joints.

bzar · 04-24-20, 02:57 PM

i've used a weighted belt while walking, and that was pretty good. it's the one that came with a 10MS kit and same one Leslie uses in one of her Target kits.

katmom · 04-24-20, 04:11 PM

A weighted vest or belt would allow for a more even distribution of weight and less risk of damaging the joints.

Vantreesta · 04-24-20, 06:08 PM

My shins hurt thinking about walking with ankle weights!

Taiga · 04-24-20, 11:21 PM

Walking with ankle weights can increase your risk of hip flexor strain (which often causes back pain). You may be especially vulnerable if you spend a lot of time sitting (desk work etc) as hip flexors tend to become short/tight in that scenario. I agree that a weighted vest would be a safer bet. Though even with a vest, it is best to start with lower weight and build gradually so that your legs/feet can adapt. I've seen more than a few cases of plantar fasciitis caused by aggressive use of a weighted vest. Walking is repetitive so too heavy of a weight can cause damage. Likewise, the use of lighter weight can be very effective given the repetition.

Mickey12 · 04-25-20, 10:57 AM

I have a co-worker who used to walk at lunch with leg weights. I recall in the 80’s it was sort of a trend and then a lot of people had injuries from it. It doesn’t seem like a safe thing to do.

Kim

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04-24-20, 01:28 PM
slockhart Join Date: May 2011	walking with ankle weights Just saw an article about Jessica Alba doing her walk with ankle weights; does anyone else do this?

04-24-20, 02:11 PM
lisarah Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Crabby in Maryland	I agree with the belief that they are not recommended because they create too much stress on the joints. __________________ Lisa Do or do not...there is no try. ~Yoda Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world. ~Miyamoto Musashi Group Fitness Instructor BS in Kinesiology

04-24-20, 02:57 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	i've used a weighted belt while walking, and that was pretty good. it's the one that came with a 10MS kit and same one Leslie uses in one of her Target kits. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

04-24-20, 04:11 PM
katmom Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tennessee	A weighted vest or belt would allow for a more even distribution of weight and less risk of damaging the joints. __________________ "Saving just one pet won't change the world, but it surely will change the world for that one pet" Author Unknown

04-24-20, 06:08 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	My shins hurt thinking about walking with ankle weights! __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

04-24-20, 11:21 PM
Taiga Join Date: May 2006	Walking with ankle weights can increase your risk of hip flexor strain (which often causes back pain). You may be especially vulnerable if you spend a lot of time sitting (desk work etc) as hip flexors tend to become short/tight in that scenario. I agree that a weighted vest would be a safer bet. Though even with a vest, it is best to start with lower weight and build gradually so that your legs/feet can adapt. I've seen more than a few cases of plantar fasciitis caused by aggressive use of a weighted vest. Walking is repetitive so too heavy of a weight can cause damage. Likewise, the use of lighter weight can be very effective given the repetition. __________________ Taiga

04-25-20, 10:57 AM
Mickey12 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Pennsylvania	I have a co-worker who used to walk at lunch with leg weights. I recall in the 80’s it was sort of a trend and then a lot of people had injuries from it. It doesn’t seem like a safe thing to do. Kim