This low-impact and low-commitment exercise is taking off for all the right reasons. Health Writer Kat Storr explores the ...

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

If you’ve tried a weighted vest at five percent of your body weight and you feel like you’re ready to dial it up, Darmofal ...

When you think about how exercise works, the idea that a weighted vest will help you meet fitness goals like weight loss, ...

The general rule of thumb, Kennedy explains, is to choose a vest that’s 5-10% of your body weight. Wear it for 10 minutes the ...

A study published by Quality of Life Research found that when older participants took part in exercise in a weighted vest, ...

Fitness influencers say weighted vests can improve cardiovascular health and bone density, but one researcher warns that ...

Fitness influencers are strapping on weighted vests during their daily strolls. But what's really behind the hype? Here's ...

People are adding weighted vests to their exercise routines, or even their everyday routines. On this week’s Motivational Monday, Hello Wisconsin’s Ellie Pomerleau inspires people to stay informed on ...

Weighted vest walking, essentially doing slow cardio while wearing a form-fitting vest loaded with extra pounds, is gaining traction as a deceptively simple way to build strength, improve ...

One of the latest fitness trends involves adding weight to your exercise routine by wearing a weighted vest. Influencers claim they help burn calories and build strength. But do they work?

Experts say robust research on their benefits is lacking, so it’s unclear how much of the hype surrounding them is justified.