I love a fitness challenge, so when I was offered the chance to test out a weighted vest I thought it would be a great way to ...

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

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

"A weighted vest makes normal bodyweight exercises such as walking more challenging bu increasing resistance," says Rowe Ham. "This means you'll be exerting yourself more , improving both strength ...

Whether your goals are improving endurance, building strength, or losing weight, cycling is a better workout, especially if ...

Weighted vests have become a popular addition to fitness routines, especially for women who want to enhance their workouts.

Weighted vests used on a run or during cross training can help you by boosting cardiovascular health, improving bone density, ...

Now, we’ve uncovered a study that proves wearing a weighted vest during the day – so, walking, doing your daily chores – without any intentional workouts could lead to three pounds of fat loss over ...

But a 2012 study found no difference in bone metabolism between groups of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis walking on a treadmill with or without a weighted vest. As with any exercise ...

Loved by celebrities like Davina McCall and many on the WH team, weighted vests are a versatile bit of kit to test your strength and cardio fitness.

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Want to shed that stubborn belly fat. Walking can help. Mix up your routine with high-intensity intervals. Try a weight vest or go hiking to burn more calories. Add twists to engage your core.