If you’ve spent any time on fitness-Tok recently or live in a city where trends seem to manifest overnight, you’ve probably noticed the rise of weighted vests on walks, hikes, and during strength training routines. But why? Well, put simply, weighted vests are an easy way to bring strength training into your everyday life. The added resistance increases the challenge of any activity— even low-impact movements like walking—which helps to maintain muscle mass without the need for heavy equipment.
That said, weighted vests aren’t exactly new. Trainers and athletes have used them for years as part of their strength training routines, but the trend never quite hit the mainstream until now. The Bala Bangle to weighted vest pipeline, some might say.
