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 Valeo AW5 weights are THE BEST! August 9, 2005
Goldie Smith
56 out of 58 found this review helpful
I have also purchased weights called 'The Cuff' & another brand - but they don't compare to the Valeo weights. Not only can you remove individual weight packets from each weight attachment - but the entire design is SUPERIOR: Valeo weights close with a 'D' ring plus velcro straps, so the straps don't stick out (I wore a rubber band around the other designed weights to hold the strap down, lest it catch on something &/or come loose) & the Valeo's are SECURE & SAFE! They stay exactly where I put them around my ankles when I walk through brush, etc. The Valeo's don't twist or loosen, regardless of what I'm doing. I would recommend these over all the just 'wrap around velcro straps' closures, without the 'D' ring design, to everyone considering buying any wrist or ankle weights. Don't waste money on the inferior designs (that actually cost MORE!).
Valeo AW5 Ankle/Wrist Weights October 8, 2006
mindbum (Georgia, United States)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I'm male, 5ft-5in (165cm), 130lbs (60kg). I use these Valeo AW5 weights as wrist weights. I also use wrist weights similarly designed, but using cast iron inserts, which are smaller for the same weight. For my wrists I have found the cast iron weights superior, as the smaller size allows them to concentrate more of the weight at the farthest possible distance, so they feel heavier than the slightly larger Valeo weights.
However, I also have the heavier (10-lb) version of these weights (Valeo AW10), which I use as ankle weights, and I feel the softer inserts are superior to the cast iron version when used as ankle weights, simply because of the painful pressure the cast iron inserts exert against the top of my foot, and against the bones of my ankle. The softer Valeo inserts are much more comfortable for use as ankle weights. (I even wear them "upside-down" so the thick bottom seam doesn't dig into my foot. Don't worry... the inserts aren't going to "slip out".)
The Valeo AW5 weights fit snugly enough, but I have them as tight as they CAN be closed, and the small diameter of my wrists is probably similar to an average-sized female, so smaller women may have trouble with these weights slipping off. (Try holding something in your hand to keep your fist clenched.)
Overall, I have been satisfied with the design and construction of these Valeo AW5 Ankle/Wrist weights.
Comfortable workout May 12, 2007
Plantina (Ohio)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I recently had arthoscopic knee surgery. I only had 10 PT sessions allowed with my insurance plan. They gave me a list of workouts to continue for my knee and thigh area. I started with 1# and now I am up to 2#. These exercises are also good to continue for bone density improvement. I am planning to increase the weights as I go on. It is also economical to increase weights in a single unit than to buy a set of ankle weights with differing weights. I find these weights to be very comfortable as well as practical. I strongly recommend this product.
Convenient adjustable weight set June 7, 2007
Joan B. Hunter
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This product is very good. Easy to adjust from 1 to 5 pounds. A good value.
Ankle Weights May 6, 2007
Darold D. Fielding
I think these are perfect for strengh from
having a total knee replacement.
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