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

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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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 ...

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BODYWEIGHT WORKOUTS ARE popular for a reason. They're as simple as physical training gets—all you need is yourself and a bit ...

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 ...

Weighted vests are popping all over social media for a reason. Weighted training has become a core tactic for trainers, influencers, and competitive fitness athletes, who claim it leads to better ...