Used very carefully and purposefully, weighted vests can be added to plyometric exercise” like box jumps or squat jumps, ...

A recent study published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise found that metabolic rate — or calories burned — increased as the weighted load of the vest increased.

Experts like Green and Karena Wu, another Start TODAY fitness trainer, agree that wearing a weighted vest while walking can lead to a higher calorie burn.

Enter Omorpho, a relatively new fitness brand founded by a former Nike exec that's combined the concept of a weighted vest with workout apparel. Instead of throwing on a bulky vest packed with ...

My doctor insisted I immediately increase my vitamin D dosage, incorporate more calcium-rich food into my diet, and add more ...