Features & Benefits

Using ankle weights will effectively shape and tone your muscles.  They can be worn anywhere.  These Premium ankle weights can improve your strength and agility while toning your lower body.

Specifications

• Deep purple color
• Sold in pairs
• Weight is combined total, i.e. 5 lb ankle weights are 2.5 lbs each

Exercises

Knee Flexion
Strengthens muscles in back of thigh. Use ankle weights, if you are ready.

Stand straight holding onto a table or chair for balance.
Slowly bend knee as far as possible. Don't move your upper leg at all; bend your knee only.
Hold position for 1 second.
Slowly lower foot all the way back down. Pause.
Repeat with other leg.
Alternate legs until you have done 8 to 15 repetitions with each leg.
Rest; then do another set of 8 to 15 alternating repetitions.

Hip Flexion
Strengthens thigh and hip muscles. Use ankle weights, if you are ready.

Stand straight to the side or behind a chair or table, holding on for balance.
Slowly bend one knee toward chest, without bending waist or hips.
Hold position for 1 second.
Slowly lower leg all the way down. Pause.
Repeat with other leg.
Alternate legs until you have done 8 to 15 repetitions with each leg.
Rest; then do another set of 8 to 15 alternating repetitions.

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