Gaiam Hand Weights for Women Men Soft Dumbbell Walking Hand Weight Sets with Hand Strap

These are great for light toning of the shoulder, tricep, bicep, and upper back muscles. I use them at least five days a week while walking, and they can be used for both power walking arm pumping swings or tighter 90° angle short arm swings. I don't recommend them for typical arms-at-the-sides arm motions. They pull on the shoulder joints then. I also used 2 pound weights, but found that after extended walks, say, longer than 3 miles, they started to pull on my shoulders. I can use these for up to 5 miles without too much strain. I walk at a pace of approximately 3.8 to 3.9 mph, so my 5 mile walk takes about a I can use these for up to 5 miles without too much strain. I walk at a pace of approximately 3.8 to 3.9 mph, so my 5 mile walk takes about an hour and 20 minutes. By the end of the walk, I do sort of feel it in my shoulders, but I never feel any pain in the morning.These are much better designed than my former pair and have just enough room to slide my hand in. The fabric seems to be moisture wicking, and the material within is both stable and a little flexible. I don't recommend squeezing the weights, as this puts pressure on the fingers and wrists. I pretend I'm holding a chicken's egg and keep my thumb and fingers relaxed so that I wouldn't crush the egg. These are by far the best weights I have ever used, and I feel sure they could be used at home for rehab exercises or gentle weightlifting. Well worth the price. You get what you pay for. Read more

I absolutely LOVE these. So comfortable and easy to use while I do my daily walks! GREAT item! Read more

Discovering my new career addiction, these nuggets come great to me. I love these hand weights! These are exactly what I needed for my "Walk At Home" workout, So comfortable, easy to hold, feel great. Quick and easy to get on and off as needed for different parts of my workout. Read more

I could have picked a heavier weight but I enjoy these for stretches as I walk. A little weight helps pick up the heart rate. These are easy to hold as you move. Read more

These are easy to walk with. They are comfortable and nice to hold. My husband likes them. Read more

At 60yrs old, I'm trying to do the best I can with what I do, chair workout. These light but oh so useful weights are perfect. I put then on and use them throughout my workout adding a little resistance, grip and flexing to my simple routine. After about 2 weeks 3x a day, my shoulders, arms and wrists were stronger. These are very good size and fit and add just that small extra to your workout. Read more

Nice weight. They are easy to hold on to while exercising. I love the padded feel and they don't slide in my hands. Read more

These are easy to hold with no worries about accidentally dropping them. Great if you have arthritis in your thumbs and gripping a barbell shaped hand weight is a challenge. My hand fits under the loop and I don’t have to grip tightly. 2 pounds isn’t heavy but is just enough to require a little more effort while doing an otherwise easy exercise. Read more