Wrist Weights
If you are following a strength training program, on your light days you might walk or perform some other less strenuous exercise. Your arms don’t typically get a workout when you walk. You can use wrist weights to increase the benefits of your walking. If you walk at a face pace, make sure the amount of wrist weights that you are using won’t cause you to strain or pull any muscles. You can also use wrist weights while you perform weight-bearing exercises. However, you don’t want to perform exercises such as the military press where you can hyperextend your elbow. There just isn’t enough support in the weights for you to maintain the movement very long.
Adjustable Ankle-Wrists Weights cost anywhere from $12 to $30. These weights are perfect for everyone. All you have to do is remove or add weight packs until you obtain the amount of weight that is appropriate for you. These weights are a great alternative to weight plates because they have closures that enable you to easily adjust the weights according to your specific. The weights also have dual functionality as you can wear them as both ankle and wrist weights. When you use the closures the weights are locked in tight and will not loosen as you exercise.
Comfort is one problem that many people have with wrist weights. It is important that you find a pair of wrist weights that are made of a material that won’t irritate your skin or cause discomfort. Just as you can adjust the amount of weight you lift by substituting lighter weights with heavier weights, wrist weights enable you to adjust the weight amount by adding or replacing the weight packets. Wrist weights are better than traditional free weights because you can use them just about anywhere. Wrist weights are just light enough that they can fit in a suitcase or a gym bag. You can refer to them as workout equipment on the move!