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

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.

Adding external resistance, like a weighted vest, can be a safe and effective way to combat bone density loss in postmenopausal women, according to a 2022 study in Contemporary Clinical Trials ...

Who should think twice about weighted vests While weighted vests offer amazing benefits, they’re not for everyone. Women with severe osteoporosis, previous fractures or balance issues should ...

Weighted vests can help people enjoy the best training benefits during workouts. Weighted vest workouts can help people, ...

Weighted vests for walking and ankle weights have become increasingly popular over the last year as more women have discovered the pros (and cons) of both. Here, we look at both in detail and ...

One older study investigated treadmill walking for 30 minutes, three times a week in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. The researchers found greater fat loss and muscle gain in the participants ...