Prodigen Weighted Vest for Women and Men 8 12 16 20 25 30 Lbs with Reflective Stripe and Double Adjustable Buckle Straps Weight Vests for Strength Training, Jogging, Cardio, Weight Loss

First off I noticed that a lot of people with pic reviews are wearing this vest upside down. The stripes should be up close to the shoulders. It's important to wear the vest properly so you won't injure yourself. Look at pic from seller to know you are wearing it right. I bought the 16lb to start off with to help make me stronger now that I'm in my 50's. Everything I read was to start with 5-10% of body weight. The 16lb is 8% so it's in the middle. It is a little heavy at first and I do have to get use to the weight on the chest but I think doing walks with it daily will put me in better shape to make it feel better on the chest and easier to breathe. Also, saw a lot of people complaining about the initial smell of the vest. Just air it out for 2-3 days befor you use it. The smell goes away. All in all I'm happy with this purchase.

I’m enjoying adding this vest to my daily walking, and occasionally wear around the house while doing housework. I was worried about it being uncomfortable and compressing my spine but it is just enough to weight to increase my cardio challenge without being unpleasant. The straps are adjustable, and it seems durable. My only concern is wearing it during the hot Florida summer and it getting sweaty and stinky , since it can only spot cleaned. Overall, I’m pleased with this purchase and appreciate the ability to improve my fitness without adding any extra time/new workouts.

I recently purchased this weighted workout vest after discovering the significance of maintaining a Zone 2 heart rate for optimal fat loss. Zone 2 is all about finding that sweet spot where you can still hold a conversation, even if you're slightly out of breath. With this goal in mind, I aimed to boost my daily steps by walking on the treadmill or outside, incorporating both incline and the weighted vest for an extra calorie burn.I must say, this vest is incredibly comfortable to wear. The straps are perfectly positioned, providing a secure fit without any discomfort. The quality of the vest is impressive, giving me confidence that it will last through my daily workouts. Overall, I’m thrilled with my purchase and excited to incorporate this vest into my routine every day!

After trying two other brands, I've settled for this brand for good, it seems. I've bought the 20lb and the 25lb models. The 25lb model I've bought twice, because if you use it a lot for running and walking, it is absolutely possible to wear it out until it starts leaking sand. If you go for longer sessions and a lot of them, the friction will eventually grind a hole through the outer shell. The inner shell is very thin, so once the outer shell has a hole...the inner one will soon follow. For me, it probably took 120 hours of exercise before it happened.There's an easy trick to prevent this. The 2 bottom corners are your weak spots, where most of the friction is applied. I would buy super glue in spray form and spray it on those two sections before first use and spray it again after a few months. If you've seen that the corners are wearing thin already, you can use regular liquid super glue to seal them up again. On the photo, I've applied liquid super glue on the left corner, since it started leaking today.

When I first received my vest I just wore it around for household chores to get used to it. Those first couple days I wondered whether I picked the right weight, seemed too heavy. I have been healing from an ankle injury, and wondered if it was too much for my ankle. I finally started feeling more comfortable around the house, so I wore it on a short dog walk. My ankle felt a little sore, no big deal. Continued to wear it on longer walks, as much as my ankle could handle. I’m now walking 3-4 mi a day in it, and in general, I have a significant reduction in my ankle pain. Once it became the “norm” on my daily walks, when I forgot it, I would turn around and put it on. Now it feels weird to go on my walks without it. Fits nicely, weight feels balanced btn front and back. No chafing. I haven’t worn sleeveless tops with it yet, so that may change. It fits under my down vest, I’m in Denver, we wear puffy vests almost year round. 😂 highly recommend.

A weighted vest was recommended by my doctor to augment my weight bearing exercises. I love that this vest has elastic at the shoulders that it makes it possible to bend or twist without being constricted by rough or stiff material at the shoulders. I bought another one as a gift for one of my friends.

Put it on upside down first time (lol!). Not as easy to tell because the pocket is in the back. But once I finally figured it out, it worked well and was comfortable. Double checked the weight on my scale and it is 20lbs, as advertised. I'm using it to wear around during my daily activities as I train for the Appalachian Trail. It's great to use have the weight without having to put on a bulky backpack. Perfect or my needs and just what I was hoping for. I'm female, 5'5", 145lbs, and 61 years old, if that helps you decide what size to get for yourself and how it might fit you.

This weighted workout vest is a fantastic addition to my training routine. It adds just the right amount of extra resistance to make exercises more challenging, and I’ve definitely noticed an improvement in my strength and endurance since I started using it. The only downside? Wearing it over a tank top can get a bit uncomfortable. The straps sometimes dig in or rub against my skin, which can be annoying during longer sessions. I found wearing it over a thicker shirt helps, but it’s something to keep in mind if you like working out in tanks.