Anyone use a weighted vest?

[doubles1]

Do any of you run or do part of a workout with a weighted vest. Was thinking of getting a 20lb vest / 40 lb maybe

 

[Sub-Zero]

i dont, but iv seen people do weighted sprints and jump rope. i could even see it being beneficial to wear it out to go hiking with the family or something, as an added workload

let us know how it goes

 

[axismundi]

I use a 75lb I bought on weightvest.com back in February of 06.

 

[Rebecca D]

I love my vest. I wear a 15lb vest when I run on the treadmill at home. Sometimes I'll leave it on and wear it while cleaning the house or working in the yard.

Rebecca D

 

[Judo Tom]

not for sprints or running but for pullups, dips, burpees, box jumps stuff like that to burn some calories

 

[stevesmi]

I end my leg workouts by holding 45 pounds on each hand and walking around the gym.

a vest sounds like a great idea. wish my gym had those

 

[the.gladiator1987]

A vest would be a good way to burn some extra calories for sure, but I think it all depends on your goals. Vest could be used for a lot of things

 

[b fold the truth]

We use them with our Autistic Children in the class room and in therapy. If you need to add body weight in the gym...just hang some chains around your neck.