Anonymous wrote:Thanks for the feedback. I just came across a second-hand (mostly unused) 16 lbs vest that I might pick up. I have a box at home and could use it for step-ups and lunges as well. I do CrossFit, and we do tons of squats, box jumps, wall balls, so the weight might be good for me. I can also pick up a 12 lbs vest.

How much do you weigh ? That should help decide between the 12 and 16lbs

Thanks for the feedback. I just came across a second-hand (mostly unused) 16 lbs vest that I might pick up. I have a box at home and could use it for step-ups and lunges as well. I do CrossFit, and we do tons of squats, box jumps, wall balls, so the weight might be good for me. I can also pick up a 12 lbs vest.

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I posted this a free days ago on a post about yoga injuries it's very fitting here too:


I had a ortho dr tell me that a lot of his business is from people doing yoga, and that yoga puts the body and muscles in unnatural positions that cause injury and that people should exercise but yoga isn't a good choice. He also said that walking with weighted vests, wrists weights or ankle weights also "keep him in business." He said swimming and walking are effective and not high impact at all on the body and using an exercise bike these are all good options.

You're welcome!

Anonymous wrote:I have the Hyper Vest and love it. Not a single issue and outside of an unrelated fall that kept me from walking, I'd wear it for anywhere between 12-20 miles a week - and I have back problems. Granted it maxes out at 10lbs, but that works for me. Weight is held snug to my torso and I can make sure it's evenly distributed. My DH has an Amazon weighted vest and all the weight is on the back with a chest clip in the front. I couldn't do that.

https://hyperwear.com/products/hyper-vest-fit-weighted-vest-for-women?variant=48532962771221

What specifically do you love about it? What improvements have you seen?

It's a fad. And not effective as other strength training. There's no easy button.

I have the Hyper Vest and love it. Not a single issue and outside of an unrelated fall that kept me from walking, I'd wear it for anywhere between 12-20 miles a week - and I have back problems. Granted it maxes out at 10lbs, but that works for me. Weight is held snug to my torso and I can make sure it's evenly distributed. My DH has an Amazon weighted vest and all the weight is on the back with a chest clip in the front. I couldn't do that.

https://hyperwear.com/products/hyper-vest-fit-weighted-vest-for-women?variant=48532962771221

I still like mine. DH got the backpack style one and uses 20lbs. It hurts my traps so I’m sticking with the vest style!

I have this one: https://a.co/d/gLlxJvK

I started with slightly less than 10% of my weight. If I wear it on a longer walk (over 3 miles) my shoulders start feeling tired, but I haven’t had any back issues so far. I find it to be more comfortable than a heavy backpack, because the weight is more evenly distributed.

I like that it makes walking a more challenging workout.

I am thinking of picking one up (12 pound vest). Now that you have been using it for several months, are you happy with it? I could see incorporating it into my lunch break walk.

Anonymous wrote:I was diagnosed with osteopenia and got one. I'm in good shape and walking with 10lbs didn't really phase me. But I felt it was putting the wrong kind of pressure on my spine, as in compression. So I am sticking with walking, rebounder and rowing machine. I need to add weights back, which I let slide during the pandemic and haven't gotten back yet since I never returned to the gym.

I already have back pain so this worries me

Anonymous wrote:So, you exercise as if you are heavy? Carrying an excess amount of weight, a lot of it. How is this different than -actually- being overweight?

A neighbor of mine has lost 50 lbs. He walks every day. The other day he stopped to tell me about how much he lost and how different he feels. He said, I've been carrying a toddler around for years.

I was diagnosed with osteopenia and got one. I'm in good shape and walking with 10lbs didn't really phase me. But I felt it was putting the wrong kind of pressure on my spine, as in compression. So I am sticking with walking, rebounder and rowing machine. I need to add weights back, which I let slide during the pandemic and haven't gotten back yet since I never returned to the gym.

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Anonymous wrote:Enjoy L4-5 chronic injury, everyone!

This hasn't happened. So: no, not everyone.

It will though. The deformities develop over time and manifest in chronic injury some years later. Your form or style of pack doesn't matter, assuming you have a real amount of weight in the pack.

I'm talking about actual rucking here, not someone playing with a couple of 10lb dumbells

So if you’re talking about actual rucking here, not someone playing with a weighted vest of up to 20lb, then again your statement is wrong…not everyone will get serious chronic injuries from incorporating weighted walks.

Anonymous wrote:So, you exercise as if you are heavy? Carrying an excess amount of weight, a lot of it. How is this different than -actually- being overweight?

The difference is that you are adding the weight for short efforts vs. 24/7. Adding a 10lb vest while walking for a few miles is very different than the pressure on your joints and organs from being overweight.