Muscle activation
Your muscles join in.
Wrist loading increased shoulder muscle activity in a walking study.²
Backed by science. the style is extra.
A little resistance changes what your body asks of a movement. Here’s what researchers measured during walking.
Research on wearable-weights.
THE SAME WALK. ADDED RESISTANCE.
120.4 → 125.9 bpm
5.18 → 5.38 kcal/min
120.4 → 130.2 bpm
5.18 → 5.88 kcal/min
Group averages · 30 minutes of walking¹
16 adults · load of 1.5% body weight per limb¹
Muscle activation
Wrist loading increased shoulder muscle activity in a walking study.²
Fat burning
Calorie use increased,. which promotes fat loss. However long-term fat loss was not measured.¹
¹ Choi et al., 2021 · conference abstract · 16 adults aged 18–30. Thirty-minute treadmill walks at a speed selected for 40% VO₂peak; each loaded limb carried 1.5% of body weight.
Percentages are calculated from the displayed group means. Change mode charts percentage increases from a zero baseline; total mode charts the original measurements. Individual outcomes and uncertainty are not shown.
Read the walking study ↗² Adaptations in arm movements for added mass to wrist or ankle during walking (2002). Shoulder EMG and arm movement were measured across treadmill speeds.
Read the muscle-activity study ↗Choose a manageable load and controlled movement. WebMD cautions that ankle weights can strain joints during walking or running; isolated leg exercises may be a better fit.
Read WebMD’s wearable-weights overview ↗| THE DIFFERENCE | BARRELY Bangles | BARRELY Bars | Traditional Weights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your hands | Comfy & Hands-free | Smooth comfortable grip | Rough calluses & bad smell |
| Hygienic | |||
| Surface | Soft Silicone | Soft Silicone | Rough texture |
| Easy to store | |||
| Aesthetic | Made to be shown off | Made to be shown off | Belongs in the gym |
| Best for | Everyday movement | Sculpt + mat workouts | Heavy strength training |
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Barrely Bangles are wrist/ankle weights, redesigned to be more aesthetic and more functional than the old-fashioned alternatives. Barrely Bangles offer a consistent and comfortable resistance during your workout – boosts heart rate, melt fat, and shape muscle, backed by science.
Traditional dumbbells limit your range of motion, prevent you from using your hands, and interrupt your workout each time you pick them up or put them down. Not so with Bala Bangles! Enjoy a hands-free, unencumbered workout experience.
For the Barrely Bangles, we recommend cleaning the loop and velcro regularly with a toothbrush, fine toothed comb, strong tape, or tweezers.
Hand wash band and bars with all natural cleaner. Use cloth with water or mild soap. Air dry completely. Avoid essential oils.
We do not recommend submerging your Bala Bangles in water, including swimming in them, as it can affect the integrity of the elastic and velcro.
It is recommended to store all Barrely products away from direct sunlight for extended periods to prevent silicone wear and color fading.