We’re betting you’re pretty familiar with most of the equipment around the gym by now. Cable machine? Check. Swiss ball? Done. TRX? No problem. But some workout gear just looks intimidating. Case in ...

Active sportsman exercising with ball on beach - stock photo - Getty Images Health and wellness trends on TikTok come and go — some coming with science-based merit and others, well, seeming to be ...

After doing the same type of exercise for a while, you typically hit a plateau — your body might not be working hard enough for you to continue seeing results. When it comes time to advance your ...

Social media is full of posts from fitness influencers claiming that weighted vests will help you get stronger and reduce the bone loss that comes with age. That sounds good, but is it just another ...

You may have seen more and more people wearing weighted vests while walking, running or doing other activities. (Photo: Getty) Should you get this on your chest as opposed to off it? You may have seen ...

It’s not often that we intentionally add extra body weight. But the latest fitness fad encourages it: Meet the weighted vest. You’ve probably seen them in your neighborhood, on power-walking pros out ...

Adding a weight-bearing element to your workout can help build bone density, increase functional strength and improve balance. (iStock) For years, the military and law enforcement have used weighted ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Regardless of age, we should all be considering ways to improve or maintain bone health. This is ...

The trendy workout accessory has “great benefits,” but as an expert tells PEOPLE, gym newbies shouldn’t just run out and get one Photology1971 / Alamy Stock Photo Weighted vests have become a trendy ...

It seems like you can't go anywhere without seeing someone wearing a weighted vest. Some say the accessory can help with weight loss and maintaining bone density and muscle. So is there any truth to ...

In the fitness class Jessie Syfko created for a nationwide gym chain, exercisers wear weighted vests that add a challenge to their workouts. “People start to realize how good it feels to work just a ...