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 ...

Walking is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to stay fit and maintain a healthy lifestyle. It's easy on the joints, requires no special equipment, and can be done almost anywhere. But what ...

Ankle weights seem to have tunneled through a wormhole from the 1980s to the present moment, appearing in countless TikToks and Instagram posts. Do they really help tone your legs? Are they worth ...

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 ...

Wearing ankle weights while walking has heart health and strength-training benefits for your lower body and core, but they ...

Why weighted walking turns your cardio session into weight training.

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 ...

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.