Rhonda James was skeptical when her husband ordered a weighted blanket for her online. But five minutes after she wrapped it around her body, she zonked out. "It felt like a really big hug," said ...

How to use weighted vests for real results. Weighted vests increase calorie burn and add challenge to everyday movements. Experts recommend starting light and focusing on low-impact activities for ...

Lately, as we’ve watched neighbors and gymgoers walking, running, and lifting weights, many of us have wondered: “What the heck is that thing they’re wearing?” ...

Weighted vests are no longer just for military trainees or athletes. They’re everywhere, used by everyone from average gym goers to hardcore CrossFitters to intensify workouts. But now, brands are ...

A weighted hula hoop provides a fun and accessible way to lose weight and improve core strength. It is a safe way to exercise for most people, but those with injuries or chronic pain should speak with ...

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Thinking about trying out a weighted vest? Watch this first Link Copied! CNN Medical Correspondent Meg Tirrell meets up with Peloton instructor Rebecca Kennedy and Wake Forest University exercise ...

Functional training is increasingly all the rage, and adding one of the best weighted vests into the mix is a great way to add some extra difficulty to many of the exercises that are the base ...

You may have seen more and more people wearing weighted vests while walking, running or doing other activities. (Photo: Getty) Should you get this on your chest as opposed to off it? You may have seen ...

Start TODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour joins Saturday TODAY to break down everything you need to know about weighted vests, including the health benefits of wearing one, how to know which ...

The trendy workout accessory has “great benefits,” but as an expert tells PEOPLE, gym newbies shouldn’t just run out and get one Photology1971 / Alamy Stock Photo Weighted vests have become a trendy ...