Weighted vests seem to be everywhere lately. They’re showing up at the gym, on walking trails, in public parks and all over social media, where plenty of people swear by the added challenge. The idea ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Weighted vests are being used to lose weight, but do they really work? Most importantly, are they safe? News4JAX Anchor Jenese Harris tried on a weighted vest, with the help of a ...

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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?” ...

Whether you’re a runner, walker or regular gym-goer, you’ve likely noticed other fitness enthusiasts sporting weighted vests or strapping on ankle weights. This weighted equipment seems to be all the ...

Like multitudes of middle-class American suburbanites have in recent months, Kim Holderness looked out her window in Raleigh, North Carolina, earlier this year and chuckled at what she saw: “Just a ...

Weighted hula hooping may help support weight loss by boosting calorie burning, increasing core strength, and reducing abdominal fat mass. But more research is needed. Hula hooping is an ancient dance ...

Doctors know the importance of losing extra weight, but Dr. Brennan Spiegel voluntarily spends part of his day being overweight by 60 pounds to boost his health. Spiegel wears a 20-pound weighted vest ...

Weighted vests are becoming a popular workout accessory, seen everywhere from suburban neighborhoods to city centers, offering health benefits but also posing risks for certain individuals. "I'm in ...

Adjustable ankle and wrist weights aren’t new; you’ve probably even seen them at your local barre class. They’ve actually been around since the big aerobics boom of the 1980s, but the modern versions ...

They have been promoted as a remedy for anxiety and sleeplessness, with celebrities and influencers swearing by their calming effects. Weighted blankets—heavy throws filled with glass beads or plastic ...