weighted vests?

[IanFromScotland]

i have the chance of buying either a 30lb 40lb 50lb weighted vest.
does anyone have them and just use them all the time? i want cut up for summer in like 3 months and got like 10-14 lbs to lose. will they benefit me?

[jgmack1]

i have the chance of buying either a 30lb 40lb 50lb weighted vest.
does anyone have them and just use them all the time? i want cut up for summer in like 3 months and got like 10-14 lbs to lose. will they benefit me?

My son who is 26 uses a 50 lb weight vest and wears it to climb up and down 6 flights of steps nonstop for 30 minutes. He is in phenomenol shape with very low bodyfat.

[iceman000]

Well one thing I know they're great for is getting used to wearing a heavy ballistic vest for the military..

[cgc]

Personally, I say save your money....adjust your diet and up your cardio.

But that's just me...

[IanFromScotland]

Personally, I say save your money....adjust your diet and up your cardio.

But that's just me...

place im buyin them from are selling them for cheap at the moment. would runnin with one of these on help my fitness yeah?

[iceman000]

place im buyin them from are selling them for cheap at the moment. would runnin with one of these on help my fitness yeah?

Yeah of course, more weight your body has to carry.. Better muscle workout and more calories burned.

[IanFromScotland]

Yeah of course, more weight your body has to carry.. Better muscle workout and more calories burned.

would that equate to eating mote calories because of the weight increase or keep calories the same

[cgc]

would that equate to eating mote calories because of the weight increase or keep calories the same

The more energy you exert, the more calories you're going to burn. A weight vest is going to cause you to exert more energy than you normally would....so yes....you will burn more calories.

[ebsbert]

place im buyin them from are selling them for cheap at the moment. would runnin with one of these on help my fitness yeah?

I've done running with a weight vest on a treadmill. Just realize that it can be challenging from a few points:
1) the added weight can stress your knees/hips.
2) the vest itself will make you very hot, you will sweat A LOT more.
3) depending on where the vest is secured it can also slightly restrict your breathing.

From a practical standpoint, for running, it can be difficult to secure the vest tightly enough so it doesn't bounce around too much.

[mensagitatmolem]

A "short" weighted vest will feel more comfortable if running/climbing/etc. Some mfgs. make them regular and short. Short will have more free room on sides hanging down. Also, a few mfg. sell a cloth material that goes under the vest to absorb sweat.

Are you able to take weight out/off of the vests you are looking at in small amounts? Something to consider if you are going to be running with them, as a full weighted vest can be a load on your knees/hips/joints in the beginning. Quite a few different things you can use the vest with.

[buffbrown21]

I've done running with a weight vest on a treadmill. Just realize that it can be challenging from a few points:
1) the added weight can stress your knees/hips.
2) the vest itself will make you very hot, you will sweat A LOT more.
3) depending on where the vest is secured it can also slightly restrict your breathing.

From a practical standpoint, for running, it can be difficult to secure the vest tightly enough so it doesn't bounce around too much.

A "short" weighted vest will feel more comfortable if running/climbing/etc. Some mfgs. make them regular and short. Short will have more free room on sides hanging down. Also, a few mfg. sell a cloth material that goes under the vest to absorb sweat.

Are you able to take weight out/off of the vests you are looking at in small amounts? Something to consider if you are going to be running with them, as a full weighted vest can be a load on your knees/hips/joints in the beginning. Quite a few different things you can use the vest with.

OP-you need to consider these things and I have read an article or two that said that running (as in distance) with a weight vest has health risks that are no equal to the extra calories. However, doing short (under 100 yds) sprints in a weight vest is a fun and challenging workout.

[cgc]

OP-you need to consider these things and I have read an article or two that said that running (as in distance) with a weight vest has health risks that are no equal to the extra calories. However, doing short (under 100 yds) sprints in a weight vest is a fun and challenging workout.

See, this is where I would say get an old tire, put an Ibolt through it, two dog leashes and do sled pulls with weight. Less impact on your body and probably cheaper than a vest.

I know we all like different exercises and I've considered getting one several times for BW exercises...but he's just looking to drop 10-15lbs in three months. Shoot, I lost 5 lbs just adjusting my diet in the past week so it actually SAVED me money to do...lol.

Each his/her own....

[buffbrown21]

See, this is where I would say get an old tire, put an Ibolt through it, two dog leashes and do sled pulls with weight. Less impact on your body and probably cheaper than a vest.

I know we all like different exercises and I've considered getting one several times for BW exercises...but he's just looking to drop 10-15lbs in three months. Shoot, I did that just with adjusting my diet in the past week so it actaully SAVED me money to do...lol.

Each his/her own....

I wouldnt disagree with you there. The setup you described would probably cost $10 or less (finding a tire is easy, so, a decent bolt and straps would probably run about $10). Then he could spend the money he wouldve spent on the vest on some other tool, perhaps a kettlebell or rings.
I have a cheap wal-mart weight vest and RARELY use it myself.

[jshpark]

good points itt.. it's probably a good idea to find a good surface like grass at a park if you are planning to run with some intensity with the vest.. especially if you don't run often.. I've had a weight vest for a year now but I've never used it for running or cardio.. just upping the intensity and running faster is good enough.. i use the weight vest often for body weight exercises though.. push-ups, dips, hand stand push-ups.. ghetto ghr

[sawoobley]

I use a weighted vest frequently. It adds variety and resistance to your workouts. You should get a high quality one or it maybe very uncomfortable to use. I'm currently using one since I don't have a lot of equipment and it's a space saver.

I use one for one of my plyometric workouts. It sounds like it would be bad on the knees but I'm quite careful about that and I use a thick firm mat. The reason I'm using it is I've been loosing quite a bit of weight so I wanted to put some of that weight back on while I workout to strengthen my legs. I have several other routines I do though without the vest so I can focus more on speed and agility.

It's also useful for push-ups, pull-ups, sprinting, etc.

http://www.weightvest.com/

I have the V-MAX which I found on eBay.

[ebsbert]

A "short" weighted vest will feel more comfortable if running/climbing/etc. Some mfgs. make them regular and short. Short will have more free room on sides hanging down. Also, a few mfg. sell a cloth material that goes under the vest to absorb sweat.

Are you able to take weight out/off of the vests you are looking at in small amounts? Something to consider if you are going to be running with them, as a full weighted vest can be a load on your knees/hips/joints in the beginning. Quite a few different things you can use the vest with.

I agree with all this. I actually have a short vest myself. Also MiR makes vests that are supposedly more breathable, but they are expensive.

Definitely I forgot about the weight increment issue. I found it beneficial to increase weight slowly and gradually. My vest is plate loaded (takes up to 5lb standard plates up to a total of 40lbs.).

[Essexlad]

OP-you need to consider these things and I have read an article or two that said that running (as in distance) with a weight vest has health risks that are no equal to the extra calories. However, doing short (under 100 yds) sprints in a weight vest is a fun and challenging workout.

I wonder if running with weight does actually burn more calories, I mean you're running with more weight, but you'll definitely be running slower.

OP, Best advice I've been given about running weighted is don't unless you have to, there are better ways with less chance of injury to lose weight and increase your fitness (like the aforementioned sled).
If you still want to build into it slowly on soft and even ground, a sports field would be ideal, gradually adding weight.
Pounding over concrete or springing about cross country with 40+lbs on your first outing will probably not end well. Common running injuries like shin splints, stress fractures, and knee and ankle injuries all become much more likely if you don't take the time to build into it properly.

[Alchematron]

Is a weighted vest a better way to go for pull-ups and dips instead of hanging a plate from a belt?

Thanx

[Hisle]

how much does a weighted vest cost? where can i get one?

[mensagitatmolem]

The current one I have is a V-Max, which can be purchased from weightvest. I ended up buying a demo one which had never been used, and got it for a good price. Same warranty/etc. You can also call in and ask questions about their specials/demo/pictured ones.


http://www.weightvest.com/

[Mayze]

Is a weighted vest a better way to go for pull-ups and dips instead of hanging a plate from a belt?

Thanx

I'd rather use a dip belt instead for those exercises. I have a 40 lb weighted vest that I used to use for pull ups and dips until I ordered a dip belt. The vest is more cumbersome and changing weights is much easier with a belt.

[IanFromScotland]

i was gonna use it mostly for slow jogs and bodyweight exercises at home for more resistance

[PressALTF4]

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