Ankle, Kettlebells and Hand Weights

Resistance exercise is extremely important and will not only help you to gain strength, but also to lose weight and keep it off more efficiently. With Weights you can strengthen the arms, shoulders, back, and legs, as well as increase bone density and strength.

By improving bone density and building a stronger body, the risk of developing osteoporosis (a disease in which bones deteriorate and become weak and brittle) as you grow older will be decreased. An improvement in your posture should become apparent. Pounds and inches may be lost, and your clothing size may become smaller.

I personally own a home gym, but always include free weights as part of my training.

Benefits of Kettlebell Training

Kettlebells offer the perfect combination of a cardio and strength workout. When used properly, kettlebells can provide both strength training and cardio benefits in less time than other exercise routines.  By integrating the entire body during workouts with kettlebells, exercise sessions can be shorter and still produce desired results.

You can buy individual weights or adjustable kettlebells that offer six weights in one unit. To learn more check out:

Adjustable Kettlebells

Kettlebells Training

Weider Powerbells

Benefits of Ankle Weights

Ankle weights are a great way to get a workout without having to go out to the gym or exercise on fitness equipment. Just put them on and do you daily chores and you are working all of those important leg muscles. You can using them also for walking, but it is recommended that you have a good pair of walking shoes that will absord the extra impact of the weights.

Although it can be advantageous to buy fitness equipment like treadmills and elliptical trainers online we recommend you head to your local fitness superstore and load up. The cost to ship the weights can be prohibitive. Generally you can find ankle weights at any sporting goods store, or mass merchant like Walmart.

Also see the BowFlex Xtreme SE home gym review.