Force Fitness - Weighted Vest - Ultra-durable and Adjustable Straps - Improves Workouts from Home or Gym

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I’ve done hundreds of workouts using a plate carrier and find myself working out in my plate carrier more than my weighted vests. The 5.11 Plate Carrier fits like a dream and it is just way more comfortable than any weighted vest I’ve ever worn. The only time I really use a weighted vest is when I’m doing exercises where I want a lot more weight. All of the weights can be taken in and out of their pouches in 3-pound increments, so you’re able to adjust it to your workout.

There are some fixed weight weighted vests that are more geared to running (like the one you see on the far left in the image above) but they not optimal if you’re looking for something to do heavy squats or lunges in. Plate carriers are great, and there are some amazing ones like the 5.11 TactTac Plate Carrier that is used in the CrossFit Games, but a high-quality plate carrier like that isn’t cheap. Depending on what your intended use is for the vest, you can choose a narrow shoulder version, which is best for upper-body movements. Then you have the wider shoulder version, which is more ideal for runners to get a little extra support and padding. I personally prefer the narrow version because I do a wide range of exercises in my workouts and find the padding still excellent. If you’re a CrossFit fan or watch the CrossFit Games, you probably already know that this is the official plate carrier of the CrossFit Games.Bottom line: This is a solid vest and for the money almost impossible to beat. It’s the same exact vest as the RunMax Pro, just available in different colors. Note that the higher the protection level, the heavier the armor plate usually becomes. Some people may opt for as low as NIJ level II (2) protection if they only expect handgun rounds and knives as a threat. Along with increasing the intensity of exercises, a weighted vest will also put more weight on your joints. It’s often advised to start slow to prevent joint and reduce the chance of injury. An adjustable strap is key to ensure that the weighted vest fits snugly on you, ensuring that not only are you comfortable, but you are getting the full potential out of your vest which is why all Force Fitness vests are completely adjustable.

Running with 45 pounds on your shoulder would make you expect to really feel the weight on the shoulders, but since the adjustable belt is so securable, it helps spread out the load a little. A weighted vest can last you a lifetime - so you’re going to want to be sure that it is aesthetically pleasing. Weighted vests aren’t the end all be all, and I certainly don’t use my weighted vests every day. That said, there is plenty of research that suggests training in a weighted vest may be beneficial. The vest also has airflow channels and aerospace mesh that allows for as much ventilation as you could ever ask for from a plate carrier.Heavy-duty plate carrier styled vests like this one aren’t going to have the most ventilation, but Mir did include mesh on the inside to assist with some ventilation. Its design is meant to be comfortable, practical, and able to stay as close to your body as possible. These are the most essential factors that you want to keep in mind when you’re choosing a weighted vest. The design is pretty similar to a plate carrier. Cardiovascular Fitness:From your muscles and joints to your respiratory and cardiovascular systems, adding extra weight to your body while working out ups the ante. With consistent use of a weighted vest, your entire body—and that's including your heart—grows accustomed to the additional weight. The result? A stronger, healthier, more fit aerobic capacity to help you go the distance (literally). My Review: I’m a fan of anything camo, especially Multicam, and that is why the Brute Force vest caught my eye. You can get it in other colors, but this is just my personal favorite.

The design is meant to keep the weight as close as to your body as possible. This is important for pretty much all exercises. The closer the weight is to your body, the more control that you have over it. A bullet proof vest is the core piece of body armor equipment for any tactical loadout and is utilized by various professionals such as: protection - soft armor level: NIJ 0101.06 IIIA (stops all handguns bullets). Higher protection level such as level 3, 3+ or 4 can be achieved by adding ballistic hard plates. The Universal Tourniquet Dispenser with SOF® Tourniquets provides a place to conveniently mount your tourniquets on your plate carrier for easy ambidextrous access. Just by adding a weighted vest, you can open yourself up to a myriad of potential running workouts. How To Wear A Weighted Vest When RunningBeefier materials—think Cordura, heavy-duty synthetics, and even Kevlar—are much stronger. Weighted vests made with these materials will last significantly longer and can handle much more weight (some up to 60 pounds or more), but are almost always more expensive too. Designed to simulate combat training, weighted vests are a simple and effective way to up your running game. Why Use A Weighted Vest For Running? Overall, you can’t go wrong with running with a weighted vest a couple of times a week, but of course, it's down to you if you want to increase or decrease this. This will mainly depend upon what you're training for. What Is The Best Weighted Vest For Running?