A weighted vest is a garment with sewn-in or removable weights. When worn during a walk, weighted vests increase your body weight, and, therefore, the intensity of your workout. Using a weighted vest ...

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 ...

When you want to squeeze in strength training while leaving your hands free, all you need is one fitness tool—a weighted vest. It has a serious grip on the fitness community thanks to its ability to ...

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The trendy workout accessory has “great benefits,” but as an expert tells PEOPLE, gym newbies shouldn’t just run out and get one Photology1971 / Alamy Stock Photo Weighted vests have become a trendy ...

If you’ve been seeing weighted vests at your local gym and on the streets lately, you’re not alone. Walking while donning a weighted vest—a type of exercise known as “rucking”—is becoming an ...

Weighted vests have exploded in popularity, and it’s not just your favourite personal trainer or Hyrox fanatic showing them off on TikTok and Instagram — everyone from runners to weekend warriors are ...

If a regular hot girl walk is no longer cutting it, why not add a weighted vest to the mix? While not exactly new, weighted vests are making a strong comeback, especially on TikTok and Instagram, ...

Weighted vests are popping all over social media for a reason. Weighted training has become a core tactic for trainers, influencers, and competitive fitness athletes, who claim it leads to better ...

If you’ve walked the Beltline lately, scrolled through social media or even just glanced out the window, you’ve probably seen them: people wearing sleek, tactical-looking weighted vests. They’re not ...

This racerback vest makes it easy to get started and level up at your own speed. It comes with six two-pound weights that you can add or remove in increments. They slide right into the vest’s front ...