On December 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it finalized its proposal to overhaul how ...

How to use weighted vests for real results. Weighted vests increase calorie burn and add challenge to everyday movements. Experts recommend starting light and focusing on low-impact activities for ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Weighted vests are being used to lose weight, but do they really work? Most importantly, are they safe? News4JAX Anchor Jenese Harris tried on a weighted vest, with the help of a ...

Lately, as we’ve watched neighbors and gymgoers walking, running, and lifting weights, many of us have wondered: “What the heck is that thing they’re wearing?” ...

There's a new fitness trend draped over many shoulders. If you've taken a walk lately, you've likely noticed people wearing weighted vests. The market for weighted vests is expected to grow to more ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

A weighted hula hoop provides a fun and accessible way to lose weight and improve core strength. It is a safe way to exercise for most people, but those with injuries or chronic pain should speak with ...

Doctors know the importance of losing extra weight, but Dr. Brennan Spiegel voluntarily spends part of his day being overweight by 60 pounds to boost his health. Spiegel wears a 20-pound weighted vest ...

Share on Pinterest Are weighted vests really a fitness breakthrough? That depends on a lot of factors, including your current fitness level and goals. Yakov Knyazev/Stocksy United Weighted vests are ...

A weighted vest is a garment with sewn-in or removable weights. When worn during a walk, weighted vests increase your body weight, and, therefore, the intensity of your workout. Using a weighted vest ...

They have been promoted as a remedy for anxiety and sleeplessness, with celebrities and influencers swearing by their calming effects. Weighted blankets—heavy throws filled with glass beads or plastic ...