i started using them to run faster and build yet even more muscle in my feet. but a friend told me that ankle weights hurt you in the ligaments in your knees and other places. is this true and if so, what are some alternatives?? also i heard of strenght shoes but i dunno wat they are
2007-09-16 05:02:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Running
I agree, stay away from ankle weights. If you want to be stronger, find a lower body weight routine for your off days, or run the bleachers or hills.
2007-09-16 08:15:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I badly sprained my ankle about 3 weeks ago. I was in a hurry going down the stairs, lost my balance and landed on a bad side of my left foot, causing my left ankle to be stretched going on the inside. The first 48 hours were excruciating and the pain was un-believable. I've never had a serious ankle injury before.
So I immediately treated it using the RICE method. The following day, the bruising and swelling were so horrible. I found out that I got a second degree sprain and immediately panicked after that. I had a football game on that week and it been looking forward to it because I've been training for rt. I had teammates that had similar injuries and it took them months to fully recover, some of them stopped playing altogether. So I kinda had a short-term depression because I can't imagine myself not being able to run and play sports anymore.
Because I was so desperate to recover again, I contacted a lot of people that I know who do sports and asked them if they had similar injuries. One friend of mine, from the boy's football team in my university, told me about H.E.M. Ankle Rehab. I got a copy 4 days after I got injured. I immediately read and followed what was instructed and felt improvement on the first day. I was able to walk a bit, but I was in pain.
A couple of days after that, the swelling and bruising were subsid-ing significantly and on the fourth day, I was walking comfortably again. Although I've had felt a bit of stiffness, I continued doing what was instructed. My sister was surprised that I have recovered this fast. I told her about this book and was shocked on how effective the procedures were. I'm just so happy that this book was shared to me and how effective it is.
Heal your ankle fully & fast?
2016-05-18 01:29:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't use ankle weights in coaching, do not run or stroll with them. They is not going to aid or upgrade your walking, however they'll undoubtedly injure you. Some persons put on weight vests while doing drills or plyometrics, however they don't run with them. They can and can harm your legs, ankles, toes, hips, and again.
2016-09-05 15:58:40 · answer #3 · answered by johanne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not run with weights on your ankles it does hurt just like your friend told you... irun cross country and my coach said never do that because it hurts your legs a lot!
2007-09-16 06:07:41 · answer #4 · answered by trackrunner :) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hurt
yes
training
me neither
2007-09-16 05:17:19 · answer #5 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps ur feet.
2007-09-16 05:09:20 · answer #6 · answered by YakuzA-sama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just don't let them strain your feet
2007-09-16 05:07:48 · answer #7 · answered by brownboy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋