Weighted vests come in various styles, from minimal harnesses that provide a few pounds of extra load to large rigs designed to mimic the body armor worn by military groups that hold metal plates.

Weighted vests can shore up bone density and add challenge to workouts. But with so many out there, it's important to pick the right load and fit. Here's how.

It seems everywhere we look on our social feeds, everyone is donning a weighted vest or packing their rucksacks for their walks in pursuit of a low(er) form of exercise intensity. It turns out ...

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Rucking might be the most practical way to get your fitness fix – simply strap on a weighted vest or backpack then go for a walk. No wonder its popularity has boomed in recent years, with ...

That’s basically the theory behind the benefits of running in a weighted vest. But is strapping on some pounds while you clock miles right for you? Should you wear a weighted vest in an effort ...

If you've been on the fitness side of social media recently, you've probably scrolled past seemingly endless posts of women using a weighted vest for walking. This low-impact, low-commitment ...

The humble walk has gained a trendy new accessory: the weighted vest. Historically used by CrossFitters and soldiers-in-training, these devices strap right on to your chest to add—you guessed it ...

Walking with a weighted vest is gaining popularity— for good reason Yolanda Russell In the last year or so, you may have noticed a surprising uptick in women walking in weighted vests popping up ...