Strengthening Exercises Using Ankle Weights For Seniors

[@MoreLifeHealth]

G'day Everyone... Hope you enjoyed this one, remember to subscribe and see you soon for more! - Mike

[@user-lj8pf4gu8x]

Thank you so much and it was fun and a bit of a challenge for me!!

[@burlington86]

This is perfect for me ! I purchased ankle weights and was trying to walk with them. Ended up with knee pain . Was about to return them and then found your exercise. Great work out for me and no knee pain. Will do this exercise consistently. Thank you so much Mike - you are helping so many of us get stronger and healthier.

[@MoreLifeHealth]

No worries! Keep up the great work!

[@dianenone683]

You make things not seem so bad! You are so positive! Can't thank you enough.!

[@MoreLifeHealth]

You're more than welcome Diane and thank you! 😀

[@gaildaitz9803]

I love these Saturday videos Mike. I have ankle weights, and use them exclusively! Thank you!

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Hi Gail, yes they make a difference. Thank you for your feedback and keep up the great work. Cheers, Mike.

[@eddiehampton8464]

I've had ankle weights for a few years but never used them so dug them out when I saw the Saturday video. My goodness, they really make a difference and they are only 1.5 pounds each. Really an effective workout! Thanks!

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Hi Eddie, great effort. Keep up the great work. Cheers, Mike.

[@madzer1170]

Go raibh mile maith agat. Mike Is maith liom é seo, go iontach. (Brilliant)

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Hi Martin, thank you very much. Cheers, Mike.

[@margarettongduncan]

You continue to be an inspiration Mike! Thank you so much!

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Hi Margaret, thank you for your feedback. Cheers, Mike.

[@alidaoenema4529]

Hello Mike! Saturday was a busy day so I made the 2nd Saturday exercise a Sunday one. It was another great workout. Many thanks 👍👋

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Hi Alida, I am so pleased to hear that you are enjoying them. Keep up your great work. Cheers, Mike.

[@sandrastepton1591]

Thanks for this one Mike it’s really helped me. I have Polymositis and must do muscle strengthening exercises and this one is brilliant Sandra

[@MoreLifeHealth]

I am so glad to hear Sandra. Keep up the great work.

[@janwilliams3433]

I'm glad I found this channel. Am in need of some knee, glutes, and overall leg strengthening exercises.

[@kristywade1982]

This was great! Thank you for doing these Saturday Strength videos. Enjoy your day.

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Thank you, you too Kristy. Happy to hear you liked the exercises, you're welcome and see you in the next one! 🙂

[@carriepear1]

Enjoyed. Quite hard to know now how to work out what to do each day ... so many good videos to choose from!

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Thanks Carrie. Glad you enjoyed it. For the exercises, start with what you want to improve first and stay consistent with this. See you in the next one! 🙂

[@dragonbornbooks7276]

Enjoyed this workout and talked my husband into joining me this year.

[@HA-kw7vq]

This was very good, as right now I have inflamed wrists and needed to do something! These were simple yet effective - just subscribed. Thank you.

[@johannaglaesser7594]

Saturday Strenghts videos are super! Thank you Mike! As always I enjoyed the workout although without the ankle weights! This week I'll purchase my pair!

[@cindyhenk193]

HI MIKE, I DID THE STRENGTH LEG EXERCISES WITH YOU. I COULD NOT GET DOWN OF THE FLOOR BECAUSE OF MY R HIP. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Hi Cindy, that is a great effort. Keep up the great effort. Cheers, Mike.

[@Fwyd]

Thanks for these!

[@pammitchell802]

Thank you Mike! Love the "Strength Saturday" sessions! Enjoy your weekend!!

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Thanks Pam! You too! Glad you liked it and see you in the next one! 🙂

[@lusham913]

Using ankle weights gives me a new sensation in the leg exercise. Fun. Thank you, Mike.

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Glad you liked it Lu and good to hear. See you in the next workout! 🙂

[@romaniangal]

Thank you, not a senior but these have been great!

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Great to hear! You are so welcome. Keep up your great effort!

[@daphneperera1151]

Thank you Mike. Look forward to your Strength Saturday workouts. Your workouts are excellent. Daphne

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Thank you Daphne! See you in the next workout! 🙂

[@analapcevic5382]

Thank you, Mike!

[@MoreLifeHealth]

My pleasure Ana. Hope you're well! 🙂

[@staceydroogas928]

Mike, I really like your Strength Saturday brainstorm! I viewed this video and was glad to see that all the moves were familiar ones--with a challenge. I plan on purchasing ankle weights. Your letter advises we start with lighter ones. I'll have to research the various weight increments available. I know I'll need lighter ones for the wrists and heavier ones for the ankles. I work very hard to keep my legs very strong, especially since my knees haven't been friendly. Thank you for adding touches of interest to familiar routines!...Anastasia

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Hi Anastasia, yes that is it, start light until you feel as though you would like the extra challenge. Thank you for your feedback. Keep up great work. Cheers, Mike.

[@lornabooker9433]

Thank you Mike.

[@MoreLifeHealth]

You're welcome Lorna! 🙂

[@lynnk4005]

As always awesome ❤️

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Glad you liked it Lynda! Hope you're well 🙂

[@priyavijayan12]

Thank you! It was fun and beneficial!

[@MoreLifeHealth]

My pleasure!

[@user-lj8pf4gu8x]

Enjoyed the ankle weight exercises. How many times a week should I do these exercises?

[@bstern6966]

Great! I was warned that ankle weights feel heavier as you use them and that's true, I found out this morning! Really good workout. Thank you!

[@MoreLifeHealth]

They definitely do! Glad you liked it Betsy! See you in the next exercise video. 🙂

[@jaxjax3494]

I am 70 and I use ankle weights to strengthen my muscles, ligaments and tendons just walking. They increase oxygen and blood flow to your legs/joints. Strong muscles, ligaments and tendons help support your joints, especially your knees.

[@dannygraham7062]

This is so good Mike. Thank you.

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Glad you liked it Danny! 💪

[@patriciaalfonso5970]

Muchas gracias 😊 feliz fin de semana 😊

[@MoreLifeHealth]

De nada Patricia! Y tu Tambien! 🙂

[@Dragoman35]

Very helpful for me. Thank you

[@MoreLifeHealth]

You're welcome Dragoman! 🙂

[@JessieCrossinSalimbeni]

Loved this maybe because I could do all of it. With the ankle weights, Mike, where should one start? I started at 1kg and can add 500g twice.

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Lighter and work your way up Jessie. Starting weight is different for everyone.

[@zanegrey1009]

Thank you

[@MoreLifeHealth]

You're welcome Zane!

[@patriciakapua7395]

Hi I am recovering from a injury in my lower back. I did the leg weight exercises today and I was impressed. I was just wondering if you could increase other exercises to use with the ankle weights while we have them on. Other than that keep up the good work Tricia in Hawaii

[@parvinpooya2909]

Great teachings always. Would you please mention which ankle weight you used . I like the idea that you used it for wrist weight👏🤙🌺

[@molakran4496]

Very good information

[@mariamunaff8880]

Awesome ❤️ Many thanks, Mike!

[@MoreLifeHealth]

You're welcome Maria! 🙂

[@sayali.navare]

Ty🎉🎉

[@lindastrupish7965]

I enjoyed those exercises, didn’t have any ankle weights.Might have a look at getting some.

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Glad you liked in Linda. See you in the next exercise video! 🙂

[@carrollindsay432]

Until I get a chair I did them sitting on the side of the bed without weights for ankle & wrist. In Oct it will be better I'll have a chair Some exercise is better than none thanks Mike

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Great attitude Carrol! And side of the bed works... Great work! See you in the next exercise video! 🙂

[@virathiyam5401]

How heavy are those ankle weights?

[@toppakistan6129]

Thanks for such a good video, please guide if these exercises are also good for knee having osteoarthritis.

[@MoreLifeHealth]

They can help! Also check out my other leg exercise videos. Make sure you don't push into any pain!

[@toppakistan6129]

@@MoreLifeHealth Thank you so much. Regards

[@christinehutchings944]

These sessions are great! Do you have advice on on heavy the weights should be please?

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Happy to hear you are liking the sessions, Christine. 🙂 In regards to the weights - it is dependent on capabilities and strength levels. Although the ankle weights I am using in this video are fixed weights, what you can get are some adjustable ankle weights (these can be adjusted usually in 1kg increments). This means you can choose the weight depending on your current strength levels and . also progress as you get stronger. It also means you only need one pair.

[@TM-lf6os]

Are these exercises good for knees?

[@molakran4496]

Good

[@josephkanyugi3799]

I bought a 5Lb weights but they are very heavy. I cant walk with them. I will have to buy lighter ones. Thanks for the demos.

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-lj8pf4gu8x]

How many times a week should I do ankle weight exercised? My doctor told me to do this.

[@veronicaswartz8988]

Hi Mike love the Sat excised if I can just tell me how long it take so I can follow up with the others too so is it 15 or 20 or is it different every wk

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Different every week Veronica! :)

[@kisses157]

Is this ankle weights wi get my legs to get muscles? How many times I have to do this?

[@judithstephenson500]

I don't have ankle weights, but used hand weights for the upper body exercises.

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Great to hear Judith! 🙂

[@kathyclark3168]

Use to use weights. Knees have OA and wonder if I should use them at all now.

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Keeping the legs strong is important with OA Kathy! Ankle weights can help keep the muscles around the knees strong. Make sure you're not pushing into any pain with the exercises however.

[@kisses157]

Please let me know if if this ankle weights gives my muscles in my legs to built?

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Hey Ginah. Yes they will help your legs become stronger.

[@kisses157]

@@MoreLifeHealth how many times a week do I need to do this weights? Can I do twice week for how many hours can I do it in a day?

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Aim for at least 3x per week, every second day. You can work up to 3 sets of each of the exercises displayed in the video.

[@nessquiambao]

It is much better if you mentioned how many pounds of ankle weights should be used.

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Hi Nestor, thank you for your feedback. I usually recommend starting with a low weight and working your way up at your own pace. Let me know how you go. Cheers, Mike.

[@EWarne100]

is it ok to use ankle weights if you have sciatica ?

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Hey Eunice. Yes it is, however ensure you're using good exercise technique and never push into any pain!

[@haroldmcway4459]

An octogenarian wants to know about frequency, daily? alternate days? number of times per week?

[@MoreLifeHealth]

Hey Harold. Start with alternate days, at least 3 times per week. And over time you can add in more sessions each week, until you're doing daily 🙂

[@user-jp5ys8sc8f]

11:07

[@timfisher3276]

🍿😎

[@LJK2159]

Go to 1:06 avoid the chatter

[@silenusut]

Subbed. However, the initial 2mns were rambling and could have been done in half the time. Do better.

[@lynorajensen]

You can start at the breaks in the video and mute. Exercise to your own music.