Hi together,
recently (over the last 6 months) I lost about 13 kgs, my “fat loss” feels like it has been stalling a bit and I’ve been in a caloric deficit for quite a while. Albeit a comfortable deficit but according to my calculations still around 500 kcal.
I purchased this 10kg weighted vest and have been wearing it during normal daily activities (walking, working at a standing desk etc.). Only for a few hours so far. It’s comfortable enough to wear it prolonged times, and I’m looking forward to my first hike and some light runs with it.
What are your experiences with weighted vests? How do you use them? How do you incorporate them into everyday live without it being weird?
I used to use one, but only during my actual workouts. I’d load it up to keep me at my original weight before I had started losing fat, more out of curiosity than for the extra endurance training or whatever. I liked it.
I wouldn’t use one throughout a normal day though, it’s too restricting and exhausting (I know that’s kind of the point). A big part of both your physical & mental health is rest, and wearing something that’s going to stop you from even just leaning back comfortably while also putting extra pressure on your chest and restricting breathing isn’t doing you any favours. Go as hard as you can when you work out, but take your rest. Don’t treat your body like a cartoon or video game.