I don't get it. Do they add WEIGHT and increased resistance bringing them UP, or, bouyancy so you work harder pushing down in them?
178087
There is definitely much resistance pushing them down. I feel my legs are much stronger. Yes. They are great. Use them three times a week.
178088
not weight but resistance...you will see when you get your own pair...wonder why it took you so long to find them, use them! Strengths muscles for sure, there is a difference when I don't use them, I feel I get twice the workout with the foot gear. I also bought 'floaties' for even extra resistance...great non-impact exercise!
178089
The best answer is both. They resist when you push down or out and their buoyancy makes you work harder. They definitely add resistance to your work out.
549372
The belt works your core by basically grounding you in the water and the ankle weights provide increased resistance as your legs motion.....using the weights for a period for long periods and you will feel the difference if you go in without them as if your a feather. They provide excellent resistance and core building
1664403
They help more in a mental aspect. I've moved more weight with them on. I think it just gives more confidence that your knees will track more correctly.
1813374
Just like a Weight. Bands create a resistance that causes the muscles to increase work effort to make the object move. I think bands place less counter force on the joints.
1111531
I think it's more a matter of flexibility than strength - I usually lay it flat on the ground and then roll them - so the pressure is coming more from body weight than strength. Stepping on them might be fairly effective as well. So I think the issue is not so much arm/hand strength, as the flexibility to put something on the floor and kneel on it, or step on it, or place a suitcase on it and sit on the suitcase.
1116838
The answer to this question implies that you have to break them to figure it out. I have not done that. All I can say is that I weigh 220lbs and they hold me well.
2129784
There are no add on weight to my knowledge. The bar is pretty stiff so there is more resistance than you think. It's actually too difficult to do some exercises, like rehabbing a shoulder or working on rotator cuffs.
559625
Part of the workout is done standing and part on the floor, but you don't have to repeatedly get up and down. There is a section where you do many pliés and small squats while holding on to the back of a chair. These could be hard on the knees.
814870
It's more of a squat because you are using your own body weight instead of pushing weights
1328841
You just pull them down and then to raise them hold on the bottom and push up.....
1978701
They can be stacked in a tidy fashion, and their weight adds some stability, howver they do not actually 'click' together, so there is nothing to prevent them from sliding apart if pushed. I hope this helps.
164647
They don't attach to anything. You stand on them either with one foot or both to adjust the tension (how difficult it is to stretch them when you're doing exercises). I think they sell something that allows you to attach it to a door so you can do other types of exercises, for your triceps or back, but I don't have that. You just have to get creative if you want to do something other than stand on them.
1374254
You install them in the center of the frame and they are adjustable in and out. They are also fixed to a rail on the top and bottom, so they don't move when pushing down on something.
1634400
I put to plates on the floor to elevate my heels. This way I can push down on my heels when I lift and can feel it better in my hamstrings and glutes. It is not as good as a straight bar, but easier on your back.
293744
I would agree with the other answer. These are great and I have used them for leg press and squating. Squat by holding the handles at shoulders and step on band. Leg press. Lay on back, hold handles shoulder height and push band woth feet.
1480909
I don't know. They do strength, but when you strength them, they lose some softness because they thin out some.
2257747
Sorry I misread your question. They mount on the side of the Total Gym and you work them using only your arms moving the gild board up and down the rails.