Women's adjustable weight vest?

CoachJen71

Any recommendations for an adjustable weight vest suitable for a short/petite woman? Would like to wear it on walks, but also while doing step ups, lunges, plies, and squats. Must go up to at least 35lbs, since that is about the minimum of what I expect to backpack with next summer.

Thanks!

sgt1372

I wear/use a 75# weighted vest for men made by V-Force. It is an extremely durable, well made and comfortable vest.

They also make a complete line of weighted vests for women and the reviews posted by women indicte the the same level of quality and comfort in this line as well.

See: https://www.weightvest.com/v-max-womens-vests/

They make vests for women rated at 20, 30, 45, 50 and 75#. There is only a $10 price differnce between the 45 & 50# models. So, I'd suggest buying the 50# version and loading it w/as much or little weight as you like up to 50.

While my vest is rated at 75#, I seldom load it w/more than 50 and usually only 25. I just wanted the ability to carry 75 when I wanted/needed to do so and the price diff bet the 50 & 75# versions wasn't enough to matter to me.

CoachJen71

Thanks! Will check those out!

Maxxitt

You could also get your backpack now, and start weighting it for your walks, and if you are doing the other stuff at home, you could use it there too. It will give you some additional core workout since the weight will be distributed differently than in a weight vest.

Rosemary7391

Maxxitt wrote: »

You could also get your backpack now, and start weighting it for your walks, and if you are doing the other stuff at home, you could use it there too. It will give you some additional core workout since the weight will be distributed differently than in a weight vest.

This is what I did when first preparing for long hikes - it also means you'll work out any niggles in the backpack fitting and packing ahead of time

CoachJen71

Maxxitt wrote: »

You could also get your backpack now, and start weighting it for your walks, and if you are doing the other stuff at home, you could use it there too. It will give you some additional core workout since the weight will be distributed differently than in a weight vest.

I have it and plan on hiking mini uphill hikes with it, but it's a bit bulky to wear in the house. I suspect I would knock everything over. LOL

sgt1372

Maxxitt wrote: »

You could also get your backpack now, and start weighting it for your walks, and if you are doing the other stuff at home, you could use it there too. It will give you some additional core workout since the weight will be distributed differently than in a weight vest.

This would be more realistic and (of course) cheaper but less convenient and practical for training purposes.

A weighed vest also can be used for things other than just developing strength and endurance for hiking and backpacking.

Such other things would included (but are not limited to) adding weight & resistance when doing bodyweight exercises such as pushups, pullups, dips, squats and lunges.

So, a weighted vest can be a very valuable addition to a collection of fitness training equipment.

Maxxitt

sgt1372 wrote: »

Maxxitt wrote: »

You could also get your backpack now, and start weighting it for your walks, and if you are doing the other stuff at home, you could use it there too. It will give you some additional core workout since the weight will be distributed differently than in a weight vest.

This would be more realistic and (of course) cheaper but less convenient and practical for training purposes.

A weighed vest also can be used for things other than just developing strength and endurance for hiking and backpacking.

Such other things would included (but are not limited to) adding weight & resistance when doing bodyweight exercises such as pushups, pullups, dips, squats and lunges.

So, a weighted vest can be a very valuable addition to a collection of fitness training equipment.

Good point. I am just cheap, er, frugal lol.