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Try these 7 popular weighted vests to enhance your workouts

Invest in your health

Jean Chen Smith

Special to Paste BN 10BEST

Updated Aug. 4, 2025, 6:13 p.m. ET

A weighted vest is the perfect accessory for taking your workout to the next level. Wear it while walking, running or strength training to build strength, promote cardiovascular health, support bone density and increase physical stamina. Wearing a weighted vest while training also can stimulates your metabolism, which aids in fat loss when paired with good nutrition. Here are seven must-have vests on the market.

Omorpho G-Vest Sport

Great beginner vest. Features a 3-pound load for women and 6-pound load for men. Choose from a few different colors. Buy on Omorpho

Omorpho G-Vest

Women's vest is 5 pounds. Men's vest is 10 pounds. Adjustable side cords and shoulder straps for snug fit. Buy on Omorpho

Vivitory weighted vest

Made of neoprene. Features reflective stripes for traffic safety. Small mesh pocket for essentials. Available in 11 pounds or 18 pounds and multiple colors. Buy on Amazon

5.11 TacTec Trainer Weight Vest

Unisex vest. Add weight plates or weight plate sandbags to customize your load. Has front pockets. Buy on 5.11

Apexup weighted vest

Available in a range of colors and weight loads, from 5 to 30 pounds. Reflective stripes keep you safe in traffic. 100% satisfaction guarantee. Buy on Amazon

GoRuck Training Weight Vest 2.0

Front and back panels hold up to 30 pounds each. GoRuck donates 1% of its revenue to nonprofits that support those who serve, from military service to teachers and first-responders. Buy on GoRuck

Empower weighted vest

Adjustable straps to fit waist sizes from 24 to 48 inches. Available as a fixed 8-pound vest or two adjustable models: 4 to 10 pounds and 10 to 16 pounds. Buy on Amazon

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