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Kat Storr

I swapped dumbbell workouts for wearing ankle weights around the house - here are the benefits I found after 2 weeks

Kat Storr wearing ankle weights for walking and Bala Bangles product.

Bala Bangles - or ankle weights for walking as they are also known - have become the latest go-to for those who want to save time and money by swapping gym sessions for at-home workouts and daily movement. But are they really trying? Here, health writer Kat Storr reveals all you need to know. 

Life just seems to be getting busier and fitting in a workout around work and family responsibilities can be difficult sometimes. Like many others, when I take the time out to exercise, I want to make sure I'm using that time effectively and efficiently. Enter, wearable weights. 

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