Walking & weighted vests
We were first motivated to try a weighted vest through an instagram post by @mairlynsmith. Having been reading about rucking and the use of weighted vests, we quickly purchased one and have been using it for over a month now. We love it! Our suggestion is to start lighter than you may think. Work up to the weight that gives you a good workout - the last thing you want to do is go too hard, too quickly. We started with 2 pounds of weight and that wasn’t enough, so went up to 4, then 5 and now we’re at 7 pounds.
Unpacking our new weighted vest purchased from Hyperwear
Here’s a very good article summarizing the benefits of adding weighted vest walking into your fitness regime.
Each pocket contains 1/2 lb of weight
Walking with weighted vests offers many benefits for physical fitness and your overall well-being. The potential benefits are:
1) Increased caloric expenditure.
2) Improved muscular strength.
3) Improved bone density.
4) Improved cardiovasucular health and conditioning.
5) Finally, it requires mental focus and improves your endurance which are both good for your health and well being.
One final note - please consult your doctor, health practioner or fitness instructor when taking on new physical challenges. You want to make sure this is incorporated properly into your fitness lifestyle.
HAPPY WALKING!