Weights have been the mainstay of any training enthusiast’s gym kit. Today another essential is a weighted training vest. Once the preserve of top athletes and Special Forces weighted vests have now entered the main stream as the must have training accessory.
Todays weighted vests are made to a high standard and are far more comfortable than the rigid early models. They are designed to fit snugly to the body and are held in place by adjustable straps. They can be used to add more training zest to any physical activity from walking to cycling, running to martial arts. You cn even wear a weighted vest while doing the housework or walking to the shops.
The idea behind a weighted vest is simply to add more weight to your body while you undertake a task. This extra weight forces your body to work harder which inturn increases your fitness level and muscle mass.
Don’t think weighted vests are for muscular body builders and no one else.
On the contrary they’re for everyone. Even taking the dog out for a walk can be made more energetic by wearing a weighted vest.
They can easily be worn under a coat. The weight of the vests is controlled by inserting or removing tiny weights from the vest. These slot into pockets so you can decide how much weight you would like.
Weighted vests are becoming so popular now that mass manufacturers have cottoned on to them and started mass producing the vests. This is great news for the consumer because prices have fallen to a very affordable level.
Only a few years ago a weighted vest would have been too expensive for most people, today however they are in the price range of everyone. A weighted vest will definitely add value to your training regime.
