As a fitness editor, it’s not often that I turn to TikTok for workout inspiration. I’ve seen plenty of fitness fads come and go, and I truly believe that the secret to long-term health and well-being is consistency. That said, one thing I haven’t missed is the current weighted vest trend that’s sweeping social media. Yet people aren’t just wearing weighted vests to increase their calorie burn on daily walks (although read more about this in our rucking feature here), but while doing household chores to turn everyday activities into a workout.
The TikTok trend involves wearing a weighted vest while doing everyday chores to increase functional fitness. When we talk about functional fitness, we’re referring to exercises designed to mimic everyday activities, like lifting something down from a shelf or carrying a bag of shopping. By working on your functional fitness, you’re less likely to experience falls and injuries, and you’ll also likely improve your athletic performance as you strengthen the muscles in your body.
