Men's Health 10 Weighted Vests to ... 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.

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Weighted vests are a sure-fire way to level up a workout and look like a total badass while you're at it. The buzzy fitness accessory can turn up the heat of any exercise, whether you’re wearing one ...