Altus Athletic Standard Ankle/Wrist Weights

by Altus Athletic

Product Features

• Nylon material, steel granule weight packets
• Form-fitting for comfort
• Weight adjustable up to 5 lbs.
• One size fits most ankles and wrists
• Manufacturer's warranty included (see product guarantee)

Product Description

Improves effectiveness of walking, sport training, and rehabDurable nylon material in a comfortable, form-fitting designWeight packets add up to 5 lbsIncludes access to download multiple exercise routinesManufacturer's warranty included - see Product Guarantee area for complete details About Altus Athletic Altus Athletic has been committed to providing fitness enthusiasts with quality fitness products for over 35 years. This brand includes a product line endorsed by Cathe Friedrich, a leading fitness trainer with over 20 years of experience. The Fitness by Cathe product line, along with the rest of Altus Athletic's products, provides home fitness enthusiasts with a range of products to complete their home gyms. Nylon material, steel granule weight packets. Form-fitting for comfort. Weight adjustable up to 5 lbs.. One size fits most ankles and wrists. Manufacturer's warranty included (see product guarantee).

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B006Z8YJ8U
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,942 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #2 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Strength Training Equipment > Ankle Weights

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

51 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than Veleo, May 27, 2010

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K. Conover "kconover" (Carnegie, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Altus Athletic Standard Ankle/Wrist Weights (Sports)

I used to have ankle weights with iron bars in them, the iron bars hurt my ankles and so when they wore out I got Valeo Adjustable Ankle/Wrist Weights, 20 lb. Combined Weight, Pair.

They wore out in 14 months.

I just got these weights, so it's an initial impression, but:

1. Easier to put on and take off with a single buckle instead of the dual D-rings of the Valeo weights.

2. Coarser nylon material than the Valeo weights. Hope it will last longer. The extra friction helps prevent sliding, though not quite as comfortable against the skin. (Not slipping much more important than the feel against the skin, I think.

3. For whatever reason, the Valeo weights pressed against my malleoli (bumps on the inside and outside of the ankle) and after an hour or two the pressure there was quite uncomfortable. I'm not getting that with these weights.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good weights for the price but only for stationary exercises, January 16, 2010

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Kristine Later (Upstate New York) - See all my reviews
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These weights work well for leg extensions and other stationary exercises, but they would not stay put well enough for walking or running. I like the fact that they are adjustable up to 10 lb per weight.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars They Work Well For Me, June 10, 2010

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chill_dog - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Altus Athletic Standard Ankle/Wrist Weights (Sports)

First let me say these ankle/wrist weights are nice. The construction seems to be pretty good. The weights are sand bags, and the platic is thick, so you shouldn't have any leak issues unless you're throwing the weights around haphazardly.

So, what cost them the star? They're loose with low weight. Let me explain. I decided to start out with just two pounds (one bag). I'm a skinny guy. Even with the straps pulled as far they can go, there was still a lot of play. I'm using them for leg lifts, so it's not an issue for me, but it would be rather annoying if you were using them while running. Now, as you add weights, they take up the slack. With eight or ten pounds (four or five bags) in these, they are fine. Just something to keep in mind if you're looking to start out with low weight and do things involving a lot of movement.

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