"Vest walking also increases caloric expenditure and activates muscles more than regular walking, but the weight is typically ...

A fitness trend has people donning extra pounds — in the form of a weighted vest — in order to intensify their workout. But ...

Nearly a decade ago, Kristen Beavers, who studies safe ways for older adults to lose weight, began asking whether weighted ...

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Common health issues like back pain, leg swelling, dizziness and irritable bowel syndrome could be due to “gravity ...

From supporting bone health to maintaining a healthy body composition, weighted vests could be a simple tool for menopausal women to stay fit and healthy.

We’re betting you’re pretty familiar with most of the equipment around the gym by now. Cable machine? Check. Swiss ball? Done. TRX? No problem. But some workout gear just looks intimidating. Case in ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – June 20, 2025 – A new randomized clinical trial, led by a team of researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Wake Forest University, did not find evidence ...

While under load and tension, you’re not moving your muscles and joints through their full range of motion. So, even with a ...

The once-specialized gear has made its way from boot camps to mall-walking moms and grandmas in the suburbs.

Dogs are man’s best friend, and as pet owners, we want to ensure that our furry friends are healthy and happy. One way to achieve this is through exercise, and adding a weight vest to your dog’s ...