The trendy workout accessory has “great benefits,” but as an expert tells PEOPLE, gym newbies shouldn’t just run out and get ...

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Even weight distribution is crucial for comfort and safety. Vests with front-and-back loading or micro-weight pockets ...

We asked four experts whether a weighted vest really does anything for walking, workouts and everyday tasks — and I put one ...

Like other reviewers, I'm "obsessed" with this under-$50 weighted vest. Check out my full review below and learn more about why experts say these are a great pick for aging women below.

Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis, is also a strong proponent for rucking or walking in a weighted vest – ...

The versatile fitness tool offers multiple health advantages, including improved bone density, enhanced core strength, and ...

“If the vest is too heavy or worn incorrectly, it can put additional strain on joints such as knees, hips, and ankles,” she ...

Since adding a weighted vest to her daily walks, Pucciarelli says she's seen and felt noticeable changes in her body. Below, she shares her story and offers advice for other perimenopausal women ...

Easter explains that women tend to push themselves harder during exercise such as rucking or walking in a weighted vest, and references a study on British military recruits, 'The recruits had to ...

I asked because I wasn’t sure I was buying the whole weighted vest thing. “Yes, Mom,” she said, still laughing. “You can wear it all day. Just like you can do with ankle or wrist weights.” ...