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

My doctor insisted I immediately increase my vitamin D dosage, incorporate more calcium-rich food into my diet, and add more weight training exercises to my workouts. But I also noticed more women ...

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 ...

I was after a simple, efficient way to turn my regular walks into full-body workouts—without joining a gym or running (sorry, not a runner girlie). I read that adding weight can boost calorie burn, ...

At 24 months, the vest group had regained only half of their lost weight, while the non-vest group regained all of it. The vest group also showed much less of a drop in resting metabolic rate ...

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

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

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 ...

Don’t forget to engage your core tightly while performing this exercise. But have you ever tried this exercise with a weighted vest or weight plates? Weighted planks also have benefits including ...

Key Takeaways Weighted vests don’t appear to help seniors maintain their bone density while losing weight Seniors wore the vests while on a weight-loss diet They lost the same amount of bone as ...