How Does Wearing a Weighted Vest Change Your Daily Walk?
I have always loved staying active, but lately, finding time for structured exercise has been harder than usual. One thing I always make time for, no matter what my schedule looks like, is a daily walk with my dog. After hearing my colleague rave about her weighted vest, I decided to try one to make those walks a little more challenging. As weighted vestscontinue to gain popularity, I wanted to know whether they actually deliver enough benefits to justify the purchase—or if walking on its own is enough. So, I wore a weighted vest on my daily walks for 30 days to find out. Here’s what I learned.
It Made My Walks Feel More Challenging—in a Good Way: I use the Zelus 12-pound weighted vest, and it’s worked well for me. It fits comfortably on my shoulders and can be easily adjusted to fit over whatever I’m wearing. Plus, it even has a pouch to store your phone and keys while you walk. The 12-pound weight felt like a good starting point for me because it added a subtle but noticeable increase in difficulty. I notice the extra resistance most on hills, which my regular walking route has plenty of.
Excerpted from Eating Well
