0
Yes, the foot is made to support the body. It is made in perfect "mechanics" to do so. however, by adding weight that the body is not used to, the weights pull down on the muscles and tendons causing the mechanics to become "off". Therefore, making the ankle more susceptible to injury due to it's new focus on figuring out how to handle the weight. there are a lot better ways to get faster and develop stronger ankles.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoYes difinitely. By wearing just 11 lbs, 5 lbs on my ankles and 6 lbs around my waist on a belt, I lost my last ten lbs, which I had a really hard time taking off. Yes yes yes, it works. Your body is burning more calories from the effort of walking or climbing stairs because it's like you are carrying 11 lbs around.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoif anything you will loose little or no weight.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can you lose weight on your wrist?
yes but it depend on weight of wrist weight and the exercise you do while wearing them the more weight you have and do exercise . the more you gonna lose weight If you spend all day sitting at a desk, wearing weights will not make you burn more calories, no matter how heavy they are. If you are pretty active during the day, wearing weights may boost your calorie burn
What are the Esperanto words for wrist and ankle?
Pojno and maleolo are the Esperanto words for wrist and ankle.
What foot should you wear an aklet on?
Well, if you are wearing a bracelet, too, then it should be on the opposite side to give you a balanced look. :) For example, if you're wearing a bracelet on your left wrist, wear the anklet on your right ankle!
How heavy should ankle and wrist weights be a 14 year old boy?
i would say no heavier than 15 pounds i would start off small and then work yourself up to larger weights
What are the tarsals of the ankle and wrist?
Tarsals are the sliding bones in the ankle which allow the rotation movement. Carpals do the same but in the wrist.
What is the antonym for ankle?
Wrist
What are the advantages of using weighted training vests?
I believe that the benefits are similar to the ankle weights or wrist weights some users wear. The weighted training vests add resistance and leave your hands free to still use other weights or machines in the gym.
What are the intermediates?
elbow ankle wrist '
What is the purpose of ankle weights?
Avoid them. They seem like they might be a good idea, but they are not. They are useless for strength training because they are too light. They are counter-productive for fitness training because they are too heavy and throw off your natural motion. The same applies to wrist weights. Unless a physician to correct some anomaly prescribes using them, do not bother with them.
What are the intermediate joints?
elbow ankle wrist '
What is the opposite of wrist?
since an wrist in on the arm, i would say the ankle would be the opposite
What does a red bandanna around your ankle mean?
Membership in the Blood gang. Be careful wearing red bandanas around Crypts.
