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

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.

Vests with plenty of adjustable straps are one way to make sure you can get a good fit. Meanwhile, when it comes to weight, you don’t want to go too heavy, says Dr. Chien. Not only can it affect ...

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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 ...

What makes weighted vests different from other workouts Unlike traditional weights, weighted vests distribute pressure evenly across your body, making them especially effective for building bone ...

The study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise aimed to understand how wearing weighted vests affects energy use while walking and standing. The main purpose of the study was to ...

The modern weighted vest comes in a range of designs that are more comfortable and can be adjusted in terms of the weight added. But could one be helpful for you? One of the earliest research ...

From SAS badasses to WH team members and Gemma Atkinson in her home gym, weighted vests are a versatile piece of gym equipment loved by many across the fit-sphere. Pretty 'does what it says on the ...