Weighted vests may help slow bone loss, increase muscle mass and preserve metabolism in menopausal women. Use weighted vests for low-impact activity like walking, bodyweight exercise and chores.

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Weighted vests are among the latest fitness trends. But like any tool, their effectiveness depends on their use.

Here’s a shocking statistic that might make you rethink your fitness routine, nearly 20% of women under 30 already show signs of low bone density. While most of us focus on cardio and muscles, our ...

Walk through any park these days and you might spot them: people sporting bulky weighted vests, adding 10, 20, even 30 pounds to their morning stroll. Scroll through social media and you'll find ...

The humble walk has gained a trendy new accessory: the weighted vest. Historically used by CrossFitters and soldiers-in-training, these devices strap right on to your chest to add—you guessed it—extra ...

In the past year, weighted vests have become a fixture of the fitness world. It can be hard to walk in a park or on a hiking trail without seeing someone wearing one. Many menopause and fitness ...

It seems that everywhere we look on our social feeds, everyone is donning a weighted vest or packing their rucksacks for their walks in pursuit of a low(er) form of exercise intensity. It turns out ...

Weighted vests have seen a recent surge in popularity as a low-tech method to add resistance to everyday activities, aiming to maximise health benefits from movements like walking or climbing stairs.

Ann Arbor parents are calling for more resources to be devoted to security at an elementary school and across the district, after what they are calling a “near miss” on Friday. Read full article: Snow ...

It seems everywhere we look on our social feeds, everyone is donning a weighted vest or packing their rucksacks for their ...