Over the short term, doubtful. Your bigger problem in the the short term is chafing.
The Potato method if your trying to break your ankle what you have to do is cut a potato in half and then stick both halves to each side of your ankle after a few minutes take them off and get a metal spoon and tap one side of your ankle a few times and then your bones will shatter.
About 4.5 inches or about ankle high.
The two boney prominences are the medial malleolus and the lateral malleolus.
4 or 5 inches
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Yes, you will put strain on them.
No, it is good because they work out your muscles more.
Depends on stride length. Strength of your legs. How fast you are walking.
The Cathe Ergo Wing Ankle Weights are highly recommended.
Using ankle weights can definetley help with reducing thigh weight.
No, ankle weights make a more harder to lift which give better results.
Nordic Track makes some very comfortable ankle weights. anonymous@oola.com
Gliding Joints can be found in your ankles, wrists and spine.
One should not have a problem purchasing inexpensive ankle weights. Some online sources for inexpensive ankle weights are: Sports Unlimited, Nextag, Beso, and Bizrate.
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It's not likely to wear ankle weights to bed cause it doesn't really do anything. It just weighs your ankles down, which seems uncomfortable to me. Use ankle weights when running, doing exercises, or sports.
No, ankle weights do not work for improving high kicks. They strengthen your legs thus making them stronger.