Summer is coming. As the weather gets warmer, it’s the best time to get outside and breathe some fresh air while you get after it. And one of my favorite workout tools—whether you’re exercising inside ...

Wearing a weighted vest can make your workouts more challenging and improve your heart health and muscle strength. Weighted vests have recently become a popular exercise accessory among women in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Regardless of age, we should all be considering ways to improve or maintain bone health. This is ...

If you’ve been seeing weighted vests at your local gym and on the streets lately, you’re not alone. Walking while donning a weighted vest—a type of exercise known as “rucking”—is becoming an ...

When you want to squeeze in strength training while leaving your hands free, all you need is one fitness tool – a weighted vest. It has a serious grip on the fitness community thanks to its ability to ...

You may have seen more and more people wearing weighted vests while walking, running or doing other activities. (Photo: Getty) Should you get this on your chest as opposed to off it? You may have seen ...

You realise the importance of a healthy heart and strong muscles, but have you ever thought about training your bones? Nearly 20% of women under 30 already showing signs of low bone density and ...

A weighted vest is a garment with sewn-in or removable weights. When worn during a walk, weighted vests increase your body weight, and, therefore, the intensity of your workout. Using a weighted vest ...

When the fitness company Peloton added weighted-vest classes to its streaming exercise offerings in May 2025, its members rejoiced, says instructor Rebecca Kennedy. “They were like, ‘Finally! You ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you want to squeeze in strength training while leaving your hands free, all you need is one fitness ...

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 on ...