We spoke to experts and tested 12 picks from Hyperwear, GoRuck and more to find the most versatile, comfortable options.

While wearing a weighted vest could theoretically strengthen bones by putting more force on them, the research on weighted vests and bone health is “not as clear as yet as we would like,” said ...

The details The strength training vest is crafted with skin-friendly neoprene fabric and weighted with durable and evenly distributed iron sand. Looking to wear this during your walks around the ...

I’ve never met a fitness trend I didn’t like and this one requires pleasingly minimal outlay – you can pick up a weighted vest for about £20 (scroll down for my best buys) – so I decided to say yes to ...

No participants wore the vest after the 6 months, but researchers followed up 24 months after the start of the study to measure weight and metabolic rate. The Results Alavinphoto // Getty Images ...

The G-Vest is designed specifically for a woman's body, making it more comfortable to do a full-range of workouts. Think hiking or Pilates. Says one reviewer: "The vest fits well- easily adjustable ...

And it only goes up from there—a vest weighing 20% or 30% of your body weight can push calorie burn to 19.7% and 32.2% respectively. But it’s not just about calories. Looney adds that weighted ...

This article, Weighted Vests 101: A Beginner’s Guide for Injury-Free Gains for Teen Athletes, was first published on SportStarsMag.com.

Vests used for decades in military-type training are now popular with middle-aged women and other power walkers. What does the research say?