Hikeen Water Aerobics Equipment Set: Dumbbell, Belt, Weights

I’m going to approach these items individually, but have rated them as a set.

First; the leg weights. For reference, I am normal weight with a somewhat large frame. These weights came SO compressed that they were PAINFUL to put on, cutting into my skin, and then were miserably uncomfortable once on. I stretched them over 28 oz tomato cans for several days, tested them for a 45 minute pool workout, and ended up with abrasions on both ankles. Plus, they were bulky and kept bumping into each other as I moved. I would NOT wear these again and rate them 1 star (at best).

Next: the hand weights. They came disassembled but were intuitive to put together. The sellers also include a card with assembly instructions, as well as ideas for how to use the weights. Nice touch. They are BIG. I’ve photographed one (blue) beside my usual weights (purple). This means a lot more water displacement, so a lot more strength is needed to use them, so be aware. The handle was helpful in managing these larger weights in the water. So… four stars.

And then: the belt. I’m not a huge fan of weight belts for the pool, but this one is nicely made, with adjustable straps that secure under the legs (look inside the zippered pockets to find a toggle for adjusting), and zippered access to all the foam inserts. It was comfortable to wear but, like all weight belts I’ve ever worn in a pool, slid up my torso as the workout progressed. The adjustable straps helped keep the belt in place but, even though padded, ended up cutting into the groin area. Not a fan. So… three to four stars, depending on your preference for flotation (and discomfort!).

I will definitely use the hand weights, definitely will NOT use the leg weights and think I’ll give the belt another try. But, if I were starting over, I would buy these components separately so that I could customize each.

This is a nice set for water aerobics. It includes the belt, 2 foam dumbells, and 2 foam ankle “weights”. The belt is unique, it has cords that go around the thighs to hold the belt in position. No more riding up! Although it can chafe a little bit with vigorous motion! The foam barbells are good, the standard water aerobics size. They provide good resistance for an arm workout. The ankle “weights” also provide resistance for a real good water workout. Don’t throw them on if you’re just starting out, the ankle foams can be intense. Get used to the belt and moving with that first! This is an excellent, quality water aerobics set.

I had been using another pair of Hikeen ankle weights daily as part of my water resistance training routine for a while and was very pleased with them. The EVA weights themselves held up perfectly; however, the Velcro straps that helped to keep them secure on my ankles began to wear down a bit. The straps would often open up while I was in the water, as a result of this. I eventually chose to remove the straps completely. The weights were not quite as secure around my ankles, but they still worked.

I just planned to replace the Velcro, but then I found that Hikeen offered a full water aerobics exercise set and ordered it. The set included a pair of high-density water dumbbells, an aqua belt, and a new pair of ankle weights, that looked similar to the ones I had been using.

Although the ankle weights looked the same as my other ones, they fit a little looser around my ankles, causing them to slip a bit during my workout. That little bit of sliding caused a slight abrasion on the back of my ankles. I didn’t find any rough edges and the Velcro on the straps worked fine, so it is possible that I just didn’t fasten the straps tightly enough when I tried them out for the first time. I wouldn’t knock any points off for this, as I didn’t find any flaws in the material. I just need to let the area heal completely before using them again.

Their aqua belt that came in the set is much more comfortable than others I had tried in the past. Most of the other belts I used never fit me properly. This is the only water belt I ever saw that included additional straps you place in between your legs. It seemed a bit awkward to me at first, but it worked. The belt fits comfortably and securely around my waist and stays up throughout my entire workout.

The dumbbells included, needed to be assembled, but it was really not an issue. It was easily done within a couple of minutes. The hand grips are comfortable to grasp, and the foam weights add good resistance training in the water. I have been using them daily for a fairly intense workout routine. The EVA foam holds up very well and dries off quickly. I enjoy using the dumbbells and am happy with the results I am getting from them.

The Hikeen water aerobics set has everything I need for a good aquatic workout.