Weighted Vest

A weighted vest is a piece of fitness equipment that adds extra weight to the upper body during exercise, enhancing resistance and improving strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness.

Key Points

• Start with a lighter weight to get used to the additional load.
• Ensure the vest fits snugly to prevent shifting during exercise.
• Use the weighted vest during various exercises such as walking, running, bodyweight exercises or in training routines.
• Gradually increase the weight as your strength and endurance improve.

Common Mistakes

• Adding too much weight too quickly, risking injury.
• Wearing a vest that fits improperly, causing discomfort or imbalance.
• Neglecting to adjust other training variables like form and intensity.
• Failing to build up core strength before adding significant weight.