Whether you want to tone, strengthen, or level up your fitness, ankle weights are a great way to increase the intensity of your bodyweight exercises. Ankle weights are seriously underrated — I’ve used ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." ANKLE WEIGHTS HAVE become a staple in many fitness routines, for good reason. These versatile accessories ...

Walking is a staple in my weekly routine. I log a 3.5-mile loop around my neighborhood at least a few times per week. Lately, I have noticed an interesting trend. At least half of the women I pass on ...

Ankle weights have been a staple in fitness routines for decades, typically adding between one to three pounds of resistance. Though they may have originated in the 1970s, ankle weights are still a ...

Ever wondered why you can’t squat as deep as your gym buddy? The answer might be right at your feet. While most fitness enthusiasts focus on building impressive quads or sculpting perfect abs, ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Your ankles are made up of a complex network of muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons, and they’re key for crucial movements like ...

Whether you’re a runner, walker or regular gym-goer, you’ve likely noticed other fitness enthusiasts sporting weighted vests or strapping on ankle weights. This weighted equipment seems to be all the ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A simple series of ankle and foot flexing exercises can improve strength and balance in older people, research from Portugal shows. Among elderly individuals living in an ...