Add
some weight to daily activities
Roy M. Wallack / LA Times
Weighted workout vests are a popular
training tool for pro and college sports
teams, but they can benefit a variety
of people who want to enhance their
workouts and training. The idea is as
simple as a baseball player swinging
a weighted bat in the on-deck circle:
If you condition your body to exercise
with an added load, you gain enhanced
endurance, quickness and speed when
the weight is removed. Some say weighting
the core of the body is safer to your
joints and back than ankle or wrist
weights. Best of all, you can benefit
from using a weighted vest in such activities
as running, riding, weightlifting and
gardening.
Train like the pros
X-Vest: High-performance
vest used by Navy Seals and professional
athletes.
Likes: Very comfortable at
all speeds and body movements. Two-piece
clamshell design, with nylon surface
and elastic Velcro waistband and adjustable
height and width, does not affect arm
motion, balance or breathing. Most stable
of the brands tested; Keys and wallet
fit in the weight pocket. Available
in 12- to 84-pound models.
Dislikes: None. |
