Weighted vests can be surprisingly discreet too—slip one under your ski jacket and you'll build ski strength and increase the ...

We’re betting you’re pretty familiar with most of the equipment around the gym by now. Cable machine? Check. Swiss ball? Done. TRX? No problem. But some workout gear just looks intimidating. Case in ...

​​ Bone health and balance improvement. Weighted vest use has the potential to be a practical tool for supporting skeletal ...

Adding a weight-bearing element to your workout can help build bone density, increase functional strength and improve balance. (iStock) For years, the military and law enforcement have used weighted ...

You may have seen more and more people wearing weighted vests while walking, running or doing other activities. (Photo: Getty) Should you get this on your chest as opposed to off it? You may have seen ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you’re out for a hot girl walk or scrolling through TikTok, you might be spotting more and more ...

Nearly a decade ago, Kristen Beavers, who studies safe ways for older adults to lose weight, began asking whether weighted vests could help this population drop pounds without sacrificing vital bone ...

Weight vest rucking will help you develop strength in your upper back, core and legs for when you start training with a ...

When the fitness company Peloton added weighted-vest classes to its streaming exercise offerings in May 2025, its members rejoiced, says instructor Rebecca Kennedy. “They were like, ‘Finally! You ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It seems everywhere we look on our social feeds, everyone is donning a weighted vest or packing their ...

Walking with a weighted vest is gaining popularity— for good reason Yolanda Russell In the last year or so, you may have noticed a surprising uptick in women walking in weighted vests popping up on ...