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Weighted vests seem to be everywhere lately. They’re showing up at the gym, on walking trails, in public parks and all over social media, where plenty of people swear by the added challenge. The idea ...

Experts say there are tons of benefits of weighted vests. We found the best weighted vests for walking, weight lifting and more workouts.

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 ...

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If you’ve been seeing weighted vests at your local gym and on the streets lately, you’re not alone. Walking while donning a weighted vest—a type of exercise known as “rucking”—is becoming an ...

In the fitness class Jessie Syfko created for a nationwide gym chain, exercisers wear weighted vests that add a challenge to their workouts. “People start to realize how good it feels to work just a ...

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 ...

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 ...