Do weighted vests really work? Here's why trainers swear by working out with ones from Omorpho, TRX, Go Ruck and more.

Sandbag style vests are better suited for runners and fitness beginners. Vests weighted with plates are better for intense training, a trainer said.

Best weighted vests and backpacks for rucking, tested by a fitness writer Rucking is the fitness hack that actually works – here’s the best kit to get you started ...

A weighted vest adds resistance to a workout and strengthens muscles in the lower body. To learn more, read our guide on the best weighted vests.

Multiple plates can be quickly added or removed to change the weight of the vest (5.11 doesn’t list a weight limit, but it sells several weight plates that range up to 13.75 pounds).

The Omorpho G Vest+ is an excellent weighted vest that takes the guesswork out of working out by beaming your daily exercise routine right to your phone.

The vest is fitted with weighted plates, which have been evenly distributed across the body for balance, but also for a comfortable, yet effective, training session.

For people who hate the gym or struggle to exercise, a weighted vest can provide a painless full-body workout.

Our writer wore a weighted vest for a week and learned how it helps build muscle and burn calories.