Adding resistance to your regular workouts is a great way to build strength and stability. In addition, ankle weights can also be used to help do the same for most lower body and cardio exercises. But are they useful for everyone?

If you've never used ankle weights than you may be asking how they can actually help you over traditional weights like dumbbells etc. Luckily we have a few "pros & cons" to check out before you make the decision that is right for you.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why Meredith uses ankle weights in many of her exercise videos and some of her thoughts on their effectiveness.

2). Some basic information on what ankle weights are and some of the different designs you can find.

3). How using ankle weights (and other types of weights) can help strengthen your bones over time.

4). The importance of having good stability as you age and how ankle weights can help develop this.

5). Some of the challenges of using ankle weights especially if you've never used them before and what to watch for to avoid injury.

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We hope the tips we've discussed in this episode are helpful to you if you're looking to incorporate ankle weights into your regular workout routines. If used properly they can be a great addition to most types of exercises and help add strength but they may not be for all levels of fitness. Before you decide to purchase ankle weights, be sure you evaluate all aspects and make your decisions based on your research here.

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