One of the biggest fitness trends of the last year can be best described as the seasoning of regular sessions with extra spice. We’re talking about the addition of wearable weighted equipment to increase the challenge of certain types of exercise. Ankle weights and wrist weights, for example, have become staple pieces of kit for some Pilates enthusiasts, while many looking to ramp up their cardio or strength training programmes are introducing weighted vest workouts into their routines. Recently doing the rounds on TikTok? Weighted vest workouts.
Seen them in action, swaddling the chests of pro and everyday athletes alike while they sweat through sets of push-ups, sprints and everything in between? Model and actor Kaia Gerber has been photographed wearing one while walking in LA, and Gemma Atkinson and Davina McCall are also said to be fans. If you’re as yet unacquainted with the piece of kit, it’s exactly as you’d imagine: a garment resembling a gilet or running vest that’s secured by buckles. Some sport multiple pockets for storing however many sandbag weights you wish to challenge yourself with, while others have a padded appearance and a set weight.
