Weighing the Research on Weighted Vests

Can “wearable resistance” make you slimmer and fitter?

weighted vest
Courtesy of OMORPHO

One of the latest sports-training trends has been weighted vests. You may have spotted people wearing them at the gym or while simply going for a walk or jog outside. Maybe you’ve even invested in one yourself. Promotors assert that such “wearable resistance” will help you burn more calorie...

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