If you have been in my Power Yoga class you know resistance training.  It tones and builds the muscle that helps us to keep burning those calories.  Seldom does a student leave without at least glistening and more often than not down right sweating.

For years I have incorporated low weight dumbbells into our Power Yoga class at Sky Yoga Studio.  Students and myself love that added weight – but it can be difficult to maneuver picking up and putting down the weights during flow transitions.  Along comes Banglz with a new take on wrist and ankle weights – make them functional and fashionable with interchangeable sleeves and of course a line of skirts to match.

I requested to receive the heaviest set of weights they supply and received a cute little tote bag with a set of denim Covered Banglz and cheetah print switch sleeves, also included were extenders to make the weights fit larger places. They are available in 1/2 lb and 1lb for the wrists and 1lb and 2 lb for ankles.

The cloth was soft as were the weights themselves and the sleeves easy to take on and off.  They made transitions in class far easier then picking up weights and of course there is no way to use dumbbells on your legs during class.  I have even tried them on the wrists and it is easier to go from plank to down dog and sweep to a lunge while not worrying about grabbing weights.

As a fitness expert of course I would recommend you check with a OT, PT or doctor before using ankle and hand weights for daily walking and running.  Research suggests that use of these types of tools can throw off gait and be detrimental to knee and ankle joints, and raise blood pressure. Check out this Q&A from the Mayo Clinic.

However, Banglz are the perfect accessory to your daily workout such as leg lifts and squats.  They can be added into daily routines like washing dishes, vacuuming to add extra burn to your routine. Banglz would also be perfect in classes such as ATS Bellydance to assist in building muscle strength in the arms and shoulders to train for shows and performances. See and read more about Banglz..

An estimated 13.4 million Americans practice yoga, reaping in the benefits of increased flexibility, strength and improved posture.*  Now you can take your yoga routine a step further by incorporating resistance training, allowing you to add upper body strengthening and core conditioning to the long list of yoga benefits.  Introducing Banglz (www.Banglz.com), comfortable, stylish wrist and ankle weight bands you wear to maximize your yoga work out – and build some serious muscle.
Banglz are comfy weighted bands wrapped in different stylish interchangeable sleeves that help incorporate resistance training into our busy, but sedentary, lives. To maximize your yoga session, choose from ½ lb wrist, 1lb wrist, 1lb ankle, and 2lb ankle Banglz.  By adding regular resistance training to your daily routine – running errands, yoga, working, doing chores, or chasing the kids – you can help create important muscle health complimentary to the proven fitness benefits of yoga.  Banglz support your overall strength, balance, bones, heart, metabolism, energy levels and more.
Banglz allow every woman to go a step further to strengthen, burn and energize her body during yoga through consistent resistance training.

May 26th, 2010 | Tags: Banglz, Review, Reviews, weight loss, weights | Category: Daily Post, Fitness, Review | Subscribe to comments | Both comments and pings are currently closed