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If you are intending to use a weighted training vest to help you lose weight and improve your body’s overall condition. Then there are certain things to keep in mind before making your purchase. By keeping in mind things we mention below it will help you to determine which of the many vests will be right for you.
When buying a weighted training vest don’t go for the heaviest one possible initially. Instead start off with the lightest weight vest you can handle and then as you feel your strength improving so you can then increase the amount of weight that these vests have in them. If you do decide to go for one that is too heavy you will do more harm to your body than good. In fact it is a good idea to choose a vest that is around 2% of what you weigh at present.
Another thing to consider is when buying such fitness equipment is to purchase one that you feel comfortable wearing. So before you make your purchase try several different types out along with the different weights. Also after making your purchase it is a good idea to wear it as much as you possibly can during the day not only when you are working out.
If you are intending to do running that involves some hills initially don’t wear the vest when doing so. Plus when you do start to wear the vest in the beginning do so without any weights in then once you start to feel comfortable with this additional weight on you can add the weights back into it.
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So what sorts of weighted vests can you purchase? Below we take a look at the various makes and what they can offer you.
1. Zircon
These particular vests are made from Cordura nylon that has been reinforced with a poly material. Plus at all stress points along the vest additional reinforcing has been included including webbing of the shoulders. Also the whole body along with the shoulders are padded so even with the weights inside they won’t cause damage (bruising) to the body as you exercise. With these vests you also have the option of fitting yours with a 1.5 liter hydration pack as well as liner to stop sweat.
2. V Max
These use a double layer of Cordura nylon and the shoulders and pockets are reinforced through the use of webbing. To fasten this particular type of weighted training vest it uses hooks and loops along with a 1.5 inch belt. As with the Zircon weighted training vests this one also comes with additional padding to the shoulders and body as well as being reinforced at the points where stress will be placed. When made triple stitching is used to bind all components together so that these are built to last.
3. V One
You have a choice of 30 different types of these weighted training vests along with a choice of 9 different colors. Again these are made up of 2 layers of Cordura Nylon and have been reinforced at all stress points including the pockets and flaps. Plus inside the pockets and shoulder areas of the vests are reinforced with webbing. Along with having padding to the body there is additional padding provided to the shoulders and if you want they can be fitted with a liner to keep sweat out and can be fitted with a hydration pack.