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08-11-2008, 07:38 AM
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Weighted Vest
I am looking to invest in a weighted vest and want to make sure I get a quality one. I was wondering what kind of experience you have had with them!
Any recommendations?? Brand/Type?
Thanks!
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08-11-2008, 08:38 AM
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pm TE on what he recommends. I know he likes to do the bleachers with a 20lb'er on.
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08-11-2008, 08:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by amj0883
I am looking to invest in a weighted vest and want to make sure I get a quality one. I was wondering what kind of experience you have had with them!
Any recommendations?? Brand/Type?
Thanks!
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www.weightvest.com. I've done research and they are the best quality - I'm going to order the 75lb short next month.
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08-11-2008, 09:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by krazykarl
www.weightvest.com. I've done research and they are the best quality - I'm going to order the 75lb short next month.
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nice i was looking for a really heavy one too
all i need to do is go to a tire store and ask for what they dont want and i am set 
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08-11-2008, 09:19 AM
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The weight you get really depends on what you want to do while wearing it, imo.
I got a $50 20lb one from Walmart, the "gold's gym" brand. It fits pretty well, with little movement. more movement than I'd like for jogging, but perfect for running stadium steps.
I live in FL so there's really nowhere to hike to justify getting a heavy one for me, much less spend $250 or more on it.
imo, I wouldn't get a really heavy one as I'd be afraid of getting too comfortable while wearing it & end up hurting my back.
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08-11-2008, 10:35 AM
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ive got one on the way, 40lber MIR weight vest.
it better ****in be here this week 
never tried one but im sure they will make a world of difference!
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08-11-2008, 10:39 AM
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I have one from sport chalet and it has little rods of weight you can add or remove. I have it loaded at 50 lbs. It sucks alot...run hills or stairs..it sucks alot.
Did I mention is sucks? alot?
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08-11-2008, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by DOC
ive got one on the way, 40lber MIR weight vest.
it better ****in be here this week
never tried one but im sure they will make a world of difference! |
I looked at the MIRs too - they seemed ok.
I'm planning on tapering-up the weight: starting at 10-15 lbs then adding 5 each week to let my heart/muscles adjust. Might have to give it more time, but I'm planning on wearing it for my entire workout.(~1.5 hrs. Cardio + weights) Should be interesting.
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08-11-2008, 11:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by krazykarl
I looked at the MIRs too - they seemed ok.
I'm planning on tapering-up the weight: starting at 10-15 lbs then adding 5 each week to let my heart/muscles adjust. Might have to give it more time, but I'm planning on wearing it for my entire workout.(~1.5 hrs. Cardio + weights) Should be interesting.
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ya mine should be here this week ill do a review for the mma section.
ive always wanted one, the mirs looked the most legit, but again ive never seen one let alone tried one so we shall see.
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07-26-2009, 01:26 AM
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would doing heavybag workouts with a weighted vest benefit me at all?
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07-26-2009, 03:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cobra215
would doing heavybag workouts with a weighted vest benefit me at all?
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yes.
I got the 75 vmax vest. Fantastic piece of gear.
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Currently featuring VMax Weightvest review. http://blog.bodybuilding.com/krazykarl
"a liver is like a DUI - you don't need to worry till you've had a couple of them"
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"The Misc is the closest thing the human race has to a natural predator. Charles Darwin and myself applaud you all."
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goal: 215 lbs/7% bf/6 min mile
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07-26-2009, 05:57 PM
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you mirin' teh shirt?
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I have the 40 pound Everlast vest. Cost 70 bucks and it's great.
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