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

Walking is part of my daily life. I get my 10,000 steps in just by chasing after my children and doing chores. However, aside from holiday hikes towards a good view (and a pub) in my walking shoes, I ...

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 ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you’re out for a hot girl walk or scrolling through TikTok, you might be spotting more and more ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – There is a growing exercise trend of people wearing weighted vests while working out. Enthusiasts claim on social media and elsewhere these vests can improve weight loss, ...