Ankle weights have been a staple in fitness routines for decades, typically adding between one to three pounds of resistance. Though they may have originated in the 1970s, ankle weights are still a ...

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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 ...

Whether you want to tone, strengthen, or level up your fitness, ankle weights are a great way to increase the intensity of your bodyweight exercises. Ankle weights are seriously underrated — I’ve used ...

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 ...

This Halle Berry ankle weight ab workout is truly no joke, and it's one solid way to make your core stronger in 4 moves. The queen of all things health very conveniently put this workout in her ...

Kate Hudson loves a good challenge, which is why she added ankle weights into her Pilates routine, making the moves even more challenging for the lower body. In a recent Instagram post, Hudson showed ...

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As a certified personal trainer with a specialization in orthopedic exercise and an avid weight lifter, barre enthusiast and runner, my favorite message to convey to clients and readers alike is that ...

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.

Right about now, we're all digging out from under the mountain of holiday cookies and treats we devoured over the last few months. If you're thinking about getting a head start on your beach bod, ...