Gymenist Pair Of Adjustable Ankle Weights Can Be Adjusted Easily With Metal Sticks Weight Set of 2 Wrist and Ankle Workout Exercise Weights

These weights are nearly perfect. I'll give them 4.5 stars and round up since they're so much better than the competition (which I have also tried). First of all, I love being able to adjust the weight in such small increments. I use these when weightlifting for targeting smaller muscles like shoulders, since my dumbbells only go up in 5 pound increments. For example I'm currently doing a shoulder exercise at 18.85 pounds (15 pound dumbbells plus these weights at 3.85 pounds). For certain exercises a change in as little as 0.55 pounds (one of the bars in these) can make a significant difference. The thing to understand about these weights is that the actual weight is provided by metal bars, unlike most wrist/ankle weights which use sand bags for weight. As a result, these weights are MUCH easier to adjust and MUCH more durable, which justifies the higher cost in my opinion. With a normal wrist/ankle weight, it can be hard to get the sand bags back in after you've taken them out, whereas these bars slide easily back in, which is key if you change the weight several times in a session. I also found these weights to be MUCH better/tighter/smaller fitting than the other weights I tried. The other weights I tried were loose at certain points and it was hard to get a consistent thickness around my wrist. By contrast these fit snugly around my wrist (I am an average size male, but the size is adjustable). There are no straps, you just wrap it around and it attaches using a long piece of velcro. The lack of straps also make these quicker to put on and take off. It's also easy to roll these up tightly for transportation or storage. Last night I packed them up in my suitcase to take them with me for Thanksgiving and they didn't take up much space at all. Note that while some of the reviews complain about the metal ends sticking out and rubbing against one's skin, this has been fixed in the newer model (as you can see in the photo). The bars are now fully covered with a new flap that also attaches using velcro. I have two minor criticisms which is why I rated 4.5 instead of 5: 1. When I first received the package, I couldn't remove any of the bars from one of the two pieces. They were basically stuck inside... maybe the piece had been in storage too long. I shook the piece up and down for about 5 minutes and was eventually able to dislodge the pieces one by one. Now I can insert/remove the pieces easily. 2. I think it's a bit strange that the weights are 0.55 pounds each, not a round number like 0.5 pounds. It's not a big deal but my preference would have been 0.5. Maybe they do that so they can get it up to 5.5 pounds each instead of only 5, which might be better for other people. It's not a big deal at all, though. Get these!

Without getting into the specifics, I’ve been using ankle weights as part of my exercise routine for more than a year and have been frustrated by how poorly constructed they are for a top-rated, competing brand. The problem with nearly all other brands of heavy ankle weights is that they use bags of sand or iron filings to provide for adjustable weights. These bags settle, with sand pooling in the lower part of the weight, or they separate into two halves that flop around. The heavier the weight, the worse other brands perform. It would seem there’s a reason most ankle cuff weights top out at five pounds or 2.5 kg per ankle. I was ready for more. Unlike with other brands, these ankle cuff weights use solid metal rods that can be combined to provide up to ten pounds of weight per ankle. The weights don’t shift around or separate during use. They’re absolutely stable. Others have complained that the weights are just about impossible to remove, once inserted, but I’ve not found that to be the case. The individual weights slide in easily, and they slide out just as easily. Most importantly, the weights are comfortable during use, even with prolonged use. I wish I’d discovered these weights first, as I couldn’t be happier with them.

I AM A PT OF THIRTY YEARS, AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THESE WEIGHTS. *** I MUST WARN YOU THOUGH BECAUSE AS IT AGES, THE VELCRO BECOMES WEAKER. I SAY THIS BECAUSE YOUR SAFETY IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE. I USE THEM, BUT I HAD A PATIENT OFFER HER SEWING SERVICES. I HAVE A PROFESSIONAL GRADE VELCRO ON MY OLDER WEIGHTS. ***I CAN SAY THIS AS A FACT, THESE TYPE OF WEIGHTS OF ANY BRAND WILL YIELD THE SAME RESULTS.*** I APPRECIATE THESE WEIGHTS BECAUSE THE REMOVABLE BARS ARE MADE OF METAL. OTHER WEIGHTS ARE LIKE LITTLE SANDBAGS AND IT IS A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THEY START LOSING THEIR SAND. TO ME, BUYING SANDBAG REMOVAL OF WEIGHTS IS WASTEFUL. ALSO, THESE WEIGHTS ARE VERY VERSATILE AND CAN BE USED IN A PROGRESSIVE WEIGHT REHABILITATION PROGRAM, THEY CAN BE USD IN A VARIETY WAYS, AND CAN ALSO BE USED AS DESCRIBED. I BOUGHT SEVERAL OF THESE TYPES OF WEIGHTS FOR MY PT CLINIC BECAUSE THEY ARE EXTREMELY VERSATILE. FOR EXAMPLE, I AM TREATING AN ELDERLY WOMAN WHO BROKE HER SHOULDER AND HAS BEEN CLEARED FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY. I WILL OFTEN TAKE A CANE, ADD THE WEIGHT THAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR THAT PERSON, AND HAVE THEM PERFORM SHOULDER EXERCISES. ONCE THEY ARE ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH A SET OF EXERCISES AND REPETITIONS WITH THE CHOSEN STARTING WEIGHT, THEN I PROGRESS THE PATIENT TO A HIGHER WEIGHT. ALTHOUGH THE PATIENT COULD TECHNICALLY HAVE THE WEIGHT APPLIED TO THEIR WRIST AND DO THE EXERCISES, SOME FEEL THAT THEY ARE MORE COMFORTABLE AND THEY FEEL MORE CONTROL USING THE WEIGHT ON THE CANE. IT ALL DEPENDS UPON WHAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU OR FOR A PATIENT. IT IS IMPORTANT TO LISTEN TO YOUR PATIENTS AND DO WHAT SATISFIES BOTH THE PATIENT AND PT, AND PROGRESS CAN BE MADE. THERE IS NO SMELL TO THINK OF CONCERNING THE WEIGHTS, AND I FEEL THEY ARE PADDED WITHOUT ADDING ANY BULK. THE COLOR THAT IS SHOWN ONLINE MATCHED WHAT I RECEIVED, AND I HAVE TO SAY THAT THEY ARE A BIT LARGER THAN WEIGHTS I HAVE BOUGHT IN THE PAST, BUT IT DOES NOT HINDER EXERCISES. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM TO ALL PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS VERSATILE. ALSO TO NOTE, I FEEL THESE ARE MADE VERY STRONGLY AND HAVE NOT COME APART. I GIVE THE WEIGHTS 4/5 STARS WITH ONE STAR OFF FOR VELCRO, AND FOR BEING SO LONG. I HAVE OTHER WEIGHTS LIKE THIS AND THEY YIELD THE SAME RESULTS AS TO THE LONGEVITY OF THE VELCRO. I WILL STILL HIGHLY RECOMMEND THESE.

I love these! I have the 5 lb (10 lbs total) ankle weights. I have been wearing these all day long for 2 months now, at home and at work delivering for Amazon. I go on walks and do basic movements with them, but not really any high impact activities. I started at 0.5 lbs each and now I'm at 2 lbs each. The product is amazing. Good for progression. The weights are about 0.5 lbs each and are easy to measure. Iron was used instead of sand, so the weights are more compact and don't bulge out everywhere. I've been able to wear them inside my pant legs and so far they've fit pretty snug inside, from sweat pants to joggers to work pants. The bands are pretty soft and comfy. There are no signs of tearing from the weights so far. A downside to me is that sometimes the bands sink and spin the weights around onto my ankle bones, and its very uncomfortable then. But after a little readjusting its fine again. Maybe a little more padding at the bottom would be nice. Imo, a 5/5 product. I want to order more!

Nice and heavy. Works as claimed.

I bought these because my physical therapist recommended weight adjustable ankle weights for affordablility.These definitely beat the price of the professional ones I use in the PT office. Pros 1. Great affordable price 2. House is not cluttered with too much equipment ( if I bought the professional weight set in 1/2 lb increments) 3. Because they run short in diameter they will transition easily to arm weights. 4. Easy to add 1/4 lb at a time. Cons 1. Band is too short (read this in other reviews but I thought reviewers had thick ankles) 2. Not as comfortable as the more padded weights used in the PT office. Rough against skin. Feel bars weight. 3. Difficult to balance weights. 4.Weight wrap slides arounf 5.May invest in the professional weights after all 4. Might return or keep as arm weights.

Bought these for daily use to build muscle and improve overall fitness. How: begin with one weight strapped to each leg. Wear throughout the day. Also, wear while exercising. Leg lifts and yoga. For everyone this will be different. Add one weight every month or when the previous weight no longer feels slightly heavy. I figure for me maybe this is once a month. By the end of the year I’ve increased daily weight use and increased my metabolism. After purchasing this set have decided to repurchase for use on wrists. Although, I’m not able to easily hide these outside of the house. Can use throughout my day. While doing exercises and yoga. Same principle as leg use. Add one weight at a time. Increase to another weight when I no longer notice the previous heaviness. My goal is overall increase in muscle and fitness plus physical well being. For me, this is the #noexcuses fitness 😁 I have other things I do like Row, lift, yoga, cycle, step, chin ups (for this charge myself a toll to move through rooms of a chin up). All these are possible with easy to own equipment that can fit in an apartment to a house. I’m not certain why other buyers have worn out their weight pouches so easily. I’m attempting to envision how to abuse them and can’t come up with any ideas with appropriate use. This system seems perfect for long term use. The material is thick and sturdy. Weights are easily removed. Easy to reinsert. Depending on your goal, these can be a wonderful accompaniment to your fitness regiment and life. One criticism that doesn’t cost a star, Amazon packed these weights with other items. Which, broke the box food was in. Yogurt packs to be exact. Also, the weights box also fell apart. I’d recommend packaging this item separately and mailing it contained in its own box with some insulation. To ensure no damage to packaging or another items it’s shipped around. Super happy with this product. Have recommended to others with the same philosophy of use.

The Gymenist ankle weights are the first ankle weights I've purchased. Using them for knee extensions indoors. I'm very satisfied with this purchase. Pros: solid metal weights that keep their shape and can't break, easy to slide into the pockets and remove; +/- 0.5 lb adjustability; very (did I say very?) strong velcro covering the pockets and securing the belts; thicker, more durable fabric than I was expecting from other reviews. Cons: as others have mentioned, having two velcro belts to secure each ankle weight is awkward. The belts get stuck to each other so it's a little bit of a chore to secure them and remove them. However, once they are on, they are not going to fall off! This is probably better if the weights are going to be used for a long period. For short on/off periods, it's more inconvenient.

Good. Because the weights are narrow they fit close to the leg. It feels firm since there are 2 straps. Would buy again for a friend.

a little difficult to remove weights but overall very good

Ordered them to do basketball plyometrics, I looked at the comments before buying and some said that the ends were pointy and so they pierced through the fabric underneath. I grinded the ends to make them round and not take any chances. They haven’t damaged themselves yet with about 1 month of use. I jump with them a lot, yes you can feel a bit the metal bars but with a pair of socks that you pull up to cover your ankle they’re fine I mean yes they hurt a tiny bit but nothing a 15 year adolescente can’t handle. I like the Velcro on them they support fine. They sit on my shoes and so I don’t have any problems with them sliding up and down. Not gonna lie I did a lot of research to buy some and didn’t find much. Took a chance and bought them. They do the job perfectly

These arent for ankles. metal pushes into the ankels not something you want on a walk. ok for wrist. sand weights are for angle

Me gustaron bastante estas polainas ya que permite jugar mucho con el peso ya que puede ajustarse cada 200 gramos y eso permite usar en brazos y tobillos. Personalmente las uso para rehabilitación. Recomendadas.