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The best weighted vests have been made especially popular by proponents of 'functional fitness'in recent years, particularly among the CrossFit community.

Exercise training while wearing a weighted vest is undergoing somewhat of a renaissance. Social media posts and trainers are promoting them as a potential strategy for improving fitness and health.