Everywhere I look, someone seems to be hiking, running, or in the gym in what looks like a bulletproof jacket. Weighted vests have caught on in a big way. Pull one on, and it instantly ramps up the intensity of any workout with very little effort, so it's easy to see why. Even wearing one as you carry on with your day is like a strength training session without lifting a single dumbbell.
As with any resistance workout, moving with a weighted vest delivers many of the benefits our bodies need as we age. It helps to protect bone health, increase muscle mass, and improve mobility. Typically, weighted vests are worn during strength training workouts, HIIT workouts, or hikes. You can also walk in a weighted vest. But I wanted to try one for something a bit different, doing yoga workouts in a weighted vest.
