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Ever see someone walking around the neighborhood with a vest strapped on? It’s not the latest in fashion—it’s the latest in fitness. Weighted vests are gaining popularity for their potential benefits ...

Weighted vests might look like something out of a superhero training montage—but before you suit up, there are a few things to know to use one safely. Yes, they can help boost strength and support ...

"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 ...

It seems like you can’t go anywhere without seeing someone wearing a weighted vest. They’re at the gym, on hiking trails, in public parks and on social media feeds, where influencers claim wearing one ...

Weighted vests are all the rage in the fitness world lately—not only do our own editors say it’s a game-changer for workouts, but celebrities like Kyle Richards swear by them, too. In fact, the ...

Whether you’re out for a hot girl walk or just scrolling through TikTok, you might be noticing more and more women sporting a weighted vest during physical activity. The trend has taken off as a ...

I’ve started walking everywhere in a weighted vest. Yes, I’ve joined the legion of women looking like DEA agents who are about to bust a meth lab. Chalk it up to influence: I’d seen the prominent ...

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Katia Riddle is a correspondent at NPR covering mental health. She has reported extensively on the impact of events such as Hurricane Helene, Los Angeles wildfires and the loneliness epidemic. Prior ...