Is there such a thing as weights that are strapped to your writs and ankles?

Yes, and they are great for adding resistance to workouts, making you work your muscles harder especially when doing cardio or bodyweight training. Heres a link to a site that sells some

http://www.sportsunlimitedinc.com/anweig.html

dar defweinitlyl tis. tay go write on yer writs and anklits helps fat cellz dropin off fattie bodbod

Yea they are called ankle weights.

my mom had a pair of those in the 80's

yes