Take Your Workouts to the Next Level With a Weighted Vest
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It’s a well-known fact that calories are a lot more fun to consume than they are to burn off. I was blissfully unaware of the pounds I had packed on during the pandemic when my wardrobe consisted of yoga pants. But it wasn’t easy when things began to open up, and it was time to trade in my comfy gear for real clothes with zippers and buttons. I started working out feverishly in May to get ready for beach season. But one month later, all the burpees and crunches hadn’t done a thing. That’s when a trainer friend suggested adding a weighted vest to my workout to kick my calorie burn into high gear.
According to some studies, adding a weighted vest to your workout routine (even just walks) can help promote lean muscle mass and lower extremity strength. Other studies suggest wearing a weighted vest may improve posture, bone density, and balance. Plus, the added resistance means greater calorie burn, which was my ultimate goal during my fat loss journey, so I decided to take my friend’s advice and invest in a weighted vest.