These are adjustable weights which you can fasten either to your wrists as hand weights or to your ankles, which can increase the load carried when you go jogging. Each weight in the pair is adjustable from 0.5kg and can be increased up to 2.5kg, so for the pair you're looking at a maximum load of 5kg or 11 lbs. The product is available in a number of online stores and will retail for around £12-£13 in the UK. Appearance The product is almost entirely black in colour, except for sole gold font which simply say the words "Gold's gym". The material is made from nylon which is quite robust and the product advertises the nylon as dirt and water ...  Read the complete review

Being a personal trainer, I often use these on clients, as I find these ankle weights a cheap good addidtion to any workout. The idea of them is to simly add a bit of extra resistance and weight to a leg exercise, and make things abit tougher, helping to burn more caloires. All you do is simply strap the weights around your ankles with the velcro sraps, and away you go. Normally a good running or walking routine works well with these, to strengthen up the lower body and make your training a little bit harder. You can also use these strapped around your wrists, so you can tone up the upper body. The one slight downside is that they arent ...  Read the complete review

These weights can be applied to your wrists or ankles to add a little bit of resistance to your exercises whether you are doing cardio work such as running or working your upper body with weights. I've had these for a long time and now when I put them on, I am quite used to them as they only provide an extra 2.5kg in weight on each side. However they can help to make a difference to your workouts and I'd recommend them. They cost just over £10 online. They are manufactured by Gold's Gym, which is a well-known reliable company originating in the United States. These straps are made of Nylon and they are pretty resistant to damage as well as water, which is good ...  Read the complete review

I once had the impression that ankle weight and wrist weights were for light exercises and would not suit my needs at all until a trend in my local gym began and people of all shapes, sizes and gym experience started using them. I could not resist getting myself a pair and after successful use of a few brands am not onto the Gold Gym branding. Obviously for anyone who has ever stepped foot in a gym, Gold is a leading brand name and sure sign of quality. Every product I have used from them has been superb and long lasting and above all sheer quality. These weights are no exception........ What you get here for your money, which in this ...  Read the complete review