Are weighted vests more than a fitness fad? A health and exercise expert explains their potential benefits and limitations.

We’re betting you’re pretty familiar with most of the equipment around the gym by now. Cable machine? Check. Swiss ball? Done. TRX? No problem. But some workout gear just looks intimidating. Case in ...

A weighted vest can be a practical, affordable, and effective way to add a small dose of challenge to your existing fitness ...

You may have seen more and more people wearing weighted vests while walking, running or doing other activities. (Photo: Getty) Should you get this on your chest as opposed to off it? You may have seen ...

Nearly a decade ago, Kristen Beavers, who studies safe ways for older adults to lose weight, began asking whether weighted vests could help this population drop pounds without sacrificing vital bone ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you’re out for a hot girl walk or scrolling through TikTok, you might be spotting more and more ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

Walking with a weighted vest is gaining popularity— for good reason Yolanda Russell In the last year or so, you may have noticed a surprising uptick in women walking in weighted vests popping up on ...

Share on Pinterest Are weighted vests really a fitness breakthrough? That depends on a lot of factors, including your current fitness level and goals. Yakov Knyazev/Stocksy United Weighted vests are ...