Everywhere I turn in Central Park, women are wearing weighted vests. Literally — every women in her 40-50-60s! All of us perimenopausal women are wearing these contraptions! It is apparently the new trend — and also very good for us — so of course, I had to get on the bandwagon and try it out myself.
Less than 30 bucks, thank you Amazon. I opted for the 8 pound vest — which sounds light, but is actually quite heavy.
Fits like a backpack!
Looks like a backpack.
Has lots of pockets.
Walk!
So basically these vests are good because they help maintain b0ne density, incredible calories burned, add stamina, and make you look like a bad ass. Interesting article and another here. I have a marathon coming up soon, so I am not wearing a vest now, but I plan to, as soon as the run is over. But no, I don’t plan to run with one, just walking is enough! Have you seen them all over town, too?
