Weight Vests-Anyone here use these?

tobafa
tobafa Posts: 344 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Was thinking about getting one. Your thoughts?

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  • Barbellsandthimbles
    Barbellsandthimbles Posts: 205 Member
    I think they're great tools. The one my coach had allowed for adjusting the weight (little pockets with metal weight bars). The thing I liked about his (wish I could remember the make) was that it was thin and not bulky. Great way to add some weight while keeping the hands free.
  • dluechtefeld
    dluechtefeld Posts: 8 Member
    What are your goals?

    I use one, a MIR vest with standard (non-Olympic) weight plates. I use it in conjunction with a stair-climbing, speed walking, and hiking for the purposes of functional lower body development.

    At age 46, I'm finding it necessary to spread out these weight vest-assisted workouts, as the stress on my joints and connective tissues is significant.
  • mustgetmuscles1
    mustgetmuscles1 Posts: 3,346 Member
    Sorry I dont have any experience with weight vest but I do a lot of hiking and hunting and can tell you even a loaded day pack can add whole different experience to a hike.

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