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Weighted Vests Are for Strength, Not Swing Votes
Forget politics—weighted vests are about stronger bones, better balance, and long-term health. Here’s why Hyperwear vests lead the way.
How Heavy Should a Weighted Vest Be for Weight Loss and Metabolic Health?
Weighted vests work best at 10–15% of body weight. Research shows they boost calorie burn during walking by up to 13%, help preserve metabolism during weight loss, and improve strength and balance.
GLP-1, Weight Loss, and Muscle Preservation: What Research Reveals
Maintaining Muscle with GLP-1 Weight LossLearn how GLP-1 medications can affect muscle mass and see what the INVEST study uncovered about offsetting muscle loss. Understand why the study chose the ...
Expert Guide to the Best Weight Vest Features for Functional Training
When buying a weighted vest, it’s important to prioritize long-term value, adjustability, and expert-backed features. Look for a versatile, fully adjustable weighted vest that combines performance,...
The Benefits of Weighted Vest Training for Longevity: Muscle Mass and Bone Density
As we age we lose around 3-5% of muscle each decade. This leads to less mobility, increased fall risk, and a decline in quality of life. We also lose bone density - increasing the risk of life shor...
How Adding a Weighted Vest or Rucking Backpack to Your Walks Can Help Prevent Alzheimer's
Discover how adding a weighted vest to your walking routine can help prevent Alzheimer's disease. In our latest post, we explore expert recommendations, including insights from Dr. Sanjay Gupta and...
Top Rated Gear for Excelling in the MURPH Challenge
Discover the best gear for excelling in the MURPH Challenge, an intense fitness test requiring a mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats, and another mile run. Our guide highlights top-rat...
Brown Fat and Bone Health: The Surprising Connection You Need to Know
Brown Fat Activation and Bone Health: A Surprising Connection
Brown adipose tissue (BAT), also known as brown fat, is a type of fat tissue that plays a critical role in regulating metabolism and ma...
PEAK PERFORMANCE AGING: Weight Vest Workouts and Staying Rad
On his journey to defy the impact of aging on peak performance, Steven Kotler uncovers a new way to trigger flow. Adding an adjustable weighted vest for hiking workouts allowed him to tip the chall...
