Ankle Weights?

Question:Could just WALKING with Ankle Weights make me faster in running

Answers:

no, ankle weights are out. Recent studies have found that ankle weights give almost no benefit to a walking or running workout, and seriously increase your chance of an ankle or foor injury. dont use them!

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Is it not important?...?

nah! might just help you walk faster..AH! Ah!

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Walking in general wouldn't make you faster at running unless you are really out of shape. You need to run, or at least jog, to get faster at running.

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Do not use ankle weights. They will increase the likelihood of you injuring your feet and ankles.

If you want to run faster, go for a run.

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No!

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Ankle weights should be used to do leg exercises, but not for walking. Walking with ankle weights can cause injury.

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