Weight Vests

A weight vest is a unique tool for increasing the resistance of almost any physical fitness activity in order to increase difficult and demands on the body. This leads to greater physical fitness over time and provides the wearer with a much greater benefit from exercise without requiring more repetitions during weight training or longer activity times for aerobic training. Many people find these to be an immense benefit on cutting down exercise times and improving performance more quickly, however they should be worn by people who are already in a higher level of physical fitness rather than anyone just looking to get quick results.

As the name implies, these products are worn just like a normal vest and they contain extra weight in differing levels, depending upon the needs of the users. These products are worn tightly to the body to prevent any swinging of the vest, which can cause injury over time. It should be mentioned, that they shouldnt be worn too tightly to constrict breathing. There are different models available for both men and women as well as for differing professions such as firefighter and military personnel.

Though they can greatly improve performance, care should be taken when deciding to use one of these products. Added weight to the upper body means more stress on the knees, legs and hips. This is not a problem for most people in a physical fitness program, but if you have any previous injuries or other problems with the lower and upper body, consult with a certified professional before using one of these products as a regular part of your physical fitness program.