Are weighted vests beneficial ?

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Teresa July 24, 2012 0 Comments

are there any studies that show weighted vests benefit a person ?

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Hi Teresa. In my opinion, “yes,” weighted vests CAN be beneficial in your training. Like anything else, a lot depends on your goals and reasons for using this tool. For example, they can be used for something as simple as providing an ‘overload’ during a body weight exercise. They can be used to help develop ‘power’ or ‘ground-force production’ in jumping or plyometric drills/exercise. Additionally, there are several studies and research findings on the efficacy of using weighted vest. Here’s the link to one dealing with bone-density for women: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10995045

I hope that this helps.

LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
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We have one vest (40 pound max.) in our club. I use it occasionally(pull-ups/dips/farmer’s walk,ect.), and also see it used by others. It can be a useful tool indeed.

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Yes- poor choice for 90% of people though, as the results can be gained in safer, more efficient ways.

However- vests are great for athletes, especially when related to power, speed and explosive power.

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I use a vest, but would not relegate it athletes only. It depends on the weight of the vest and it’s intended use. I have trained a firefighter using the weighted vest, considering his total gear is up to 75 pounds. A police officer I train says her belt alone weighs up to 35+ pounds.

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Karin -2 Posted 0 Comments

I tell people that I’d rather have them use a weighted vest than ankle or hand weights when they go out walking.

Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com

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