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Great support for all athletes. Suitable for Power Walking, Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis, Weightlifting etc. MADE IN AUSTRALIA Quality Materials used. Sell elsewhere for up to $45.00 Colour - Purple & Black Weighs 2 pounds each.
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2lb Leg Weights |
Price: $25.00AUD |
The ideal way to get more out of your training session. Helps to get the heart rate up. Burn more calories. Below is an article that appeared on the internet: INCREASE YOUR CALORIE BURN BY ALMOST TWICE AS MUCH SIMPLY BY ADDING SOME RESISTANCE TO YOUR WALK. by: Tom Seabourne Ph. D AREAS OF INTEREST: HAND WEIGHTS, ANKLE WEIGHTS, WEIGHT VEST, BURN CALORIES, BURN FAT. Years ago, experts cautioned that ankle weights were a precursor to leg injuries. It was theorized that repetitive stress on shins, feet, and knees increased cases of shin splints, plantar fasciitis, and patellar tracking problems.
Still, instead of approving ankle & hand weights, authorities suggested increasing your pace. Some recommended boosting caloric expenditure by vigorously pumping your arms.
Recently however, studies reported in the Physician & Sports Medicine demonstrated that adding 5 pound weights to each ankle increased caloric burn by 25 percent.
Furthermore, individuals who wore ankle weights during their daily activities expended additional calories.
The key to a safe progression is to start light and add weight gradually.
Walk slower than your normal pace. After you are accustomed to the extra weight, you can speed up your gait. Be careful not to increase your stride length when you begin your ankle weight training.
Start with half pound weights. Add another half pound every two weeks. When you work up to 5 pounds, that is sufficient. |