Wrist and ankle weights are often used by exercisers to add that little extra resistance to the working muscles. This makes any exercise more difficult and as a result helps boost calorie burning. The main problem when making an exercise harder is the body tends to burn more carbohydrates rather than fat. Using ankle weights may also push the cells to burning carbs unless the individual exercising has good cardiovascular fitness. Often overweight individuals lack fitness so exercising with ankle weights for weight loss may not be the best idea.
Ankle weights exercising to burn calories careful of anaerobic style!
Positive and negative sides to exercising with ankle weights.
Benefits of using ankle weights for weight loss....
simple to use
cheap
increases fitness
improved strength and endurance
higher calorie burning
Negative side to ankle weight for losing weight....
greater injury potential for overweight people
can be uncomfortable for certain exercises
There can be some benefits to using ankle weights or wrist weight while exercising, however I feel they are completely unnecessary for weight loss because if someone requires a greater number of calories burned then it would be best to select a high-energy type of exercise.
Ankle weights benefits for losing weight while exercising