Amazon shoppers report this little vest is well-built and offers a serious challenge. One said it’s “easy to adjust” and ...

Some research suggests that running with extra weight can increase cardiovascular demand and build power. A recent review ...

I love a fitness challenge, so when I was offered the chance to test out a weighted vest I thought it would be a great way to start the new year. As the name suggests, a weighted vest is a gilet ...

Weighted vest training is just one tool in an absolute plethora of equipment, techniques and systems. Yes, walking or jogging with around 10% extra body weight increases energy expenditure and ...

Weighted vests are a sure-fire way to level up a workout and look like a total badass while you're at it it. The buzzy fitness accessory can turn up the heat of any exercise, whether you’re ...

Enter the weighted vest, a simple but powerful tool for bone health. Rachel Ridgeway, a personal trainer specializing in osteoporosis management, explains that these vests work by applying gentle ...

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The study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise aimed to understand how wearing weighted vests affects energy use while walking and standing. The main purpose of the study was to ...

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