Strength training has become a big part of my life over the last couple of years, and a weighted vest and a pair of ankle weights have become my go-to on days when I can't get to the gym.

Weighted vest training is just one tool in an absolute plethora of equipment, techniques and systems. Yes, walking or jogging with around 10% extra body weight increases energy expenditure and ...

And there’s one other circumstance in which a weighted vest can be clutch: within your running training. Adding resistance—and therefore intensity—to your cardio training can help strengthen ...

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.

Applying gentle, progressive stress via resistance training signals your body to build stronger bones and muscles. Bones strengthen in response to stress, so consistent use of a weighted vest may ...

Bonnie Chien, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Weighted vests used on a run or during cross training can help you by boosting ...

You realize the importance of a healthy heart and strong muscles, but have you ever thought about training your bones? Weighted vests are gaining popularity as a low-impact tool for building bone ...