Do Ankle Weights Work?

Ankle weights work to improve the quality of a workout by adding additional weight and resistance to your lower body. They help increase the calories burned during exercise and tone calves, hamstrings, quadriceps and glutes. Users wear ankle weights during stretches and exercises.

Heavier ankle weights can help hold feet down during crunches and sit ups. Ankle weights are also helpful during walking, running and calf exercises. They are also very popular with dancers as well as all types of athletes. Using ankle weights during training can help increase speed and endurance. When users remove the weights, they tend to feel lighter, making movement easier.