The doctor believes many chronic conditions like lower back pain, leg swelling, dizziness — even irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — are rooted in “gravity intolerance,” he writes. There’s a link to ...

Weighted vests can improve your cardio and help you build strength and a stronger core. They're also a great way to freshen ...

Many influencers claim the vests are an essential tool for preserving bone density and muscle mass as you age. Here’s what we know about their effectiveness. By Danielle Friedman In the past year, ...

For Lindsay Sheridan and Ashley Seelbach, the decision to add weighted vests to their four-mile walks came after learning about potential health benefits through social media. “We follow a lot of ...

While you can always increase your speed, cover more distance or choose routes with more incline (whether that’s on a treadmill or in the great outdoors), those aren’t the only ways to ramp up the ...

It seems like you can’t go anywhere without seeing someone wearing a weighted vest. They’re at the gym, on hiking trails, in public parks and on social media feeds, where influencers claim wearing one ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I see people walking everywhere with weighted vests. Is this a good idea for exercise? -- M.B.W. ANSWER: In my opinion, there are plusses and minuses about a weighted vest. On the good ...

Weighted Vests are gaining attention on social media as a way to make everyday exercise more effective. The practice, sometimes called "rucking," involves adding weight to a walk or hike to increase ...