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Loved by celebrities like Davina McCall and many on the WH team, weighted vests are a versatile bit of kit to test your ...

Adding extra weight makes the body work harder, as shown by increased oxygen needs, heart rate and energy burn.

Weighted vests aren’t for everyone. If you’ve never done strength training before, it’s best to start by lifting weights in the gym rather than adding weight to your runs, says Coviello.

hitting the weight room, or binge-watching many TV shows at once. I am a former personal trainer and still enjoy learning and brushing up on my training knowledge from time to time. I've had my ...