This tendency of fitness is better than keeping in shape: how to get the most out

The weight is over.

In recent years, fitness fans who seek to jump -the gym and taking advantage of the good weather have been restless for the discomfort, which is to walk with a heavy package stuck on the back.

But if you are looking for another creation of strength, low impact cardio, here is the weighted vest.

Fans have been praising these sweatshirts, which, as the name implies, involves carrying a weighted vest on the front of the upper body.

But help your health? Dr. James Gladstone, head of sports medicine in the Mount Sinai Health Orthopedics Department, weighs the hot movement.

What are the advantages of a weighted vest?

“The basic foundations are that when wear weighted vests, increase weight,” he said. “And that has several effects.”

Bring an additional 10 or 20 pounds while moving “increases how much energy you need to spend when you exercise and increases the amount of force,” said Gladstone, promoting muscle growth and cardiovascular health while burning more calories.

The research has shown that it can also improve resistance, helping -you work in your balance and posture, and increase bone density.

“Having more weight or more impact burden really helps to strengthen the bones,” he said.

What makes it better than the fact that you damage?

“It is probably safer to wear a weighted vest than, just because all forces attract you back,” said Gladstone. “So, by this nature, you will alter your stance.”

For example, you could overcome -you support -more, putting unnecessary tension on the bottom of your back.

“While a weighted vest, if it fits properly and weighs properly, it will only be as if you had 20 or 40 pounds heavier,” he said.

Who could benefit from the weighted vests?

“People who are perhaps prone to osteoporosis or who have osteopenia, which is the passage before osteoporosis, which uses something like this can help them increase their bone mass,” said Gladstone.

However, it is best for people who are already fit and want to accelerate their training.

“For form of shape, if you want to call it, it is a good thing,” he said.

Which age group is better?

According to Gladstone, “virtually anyone can do it”, although “you probably want to be passed by skeletal maturity”, also known for more than 18 years.

What about men versus women?

“I think it would be beneficial for both sexes,” he said. “What is questioned is perhaps the style of the vest you will use.”

Although it can be argued that well -equipped women already carry a weighted vest, different styles, such as those with adjustable straps, can be more comfortable for moved.

Who may not be the target audience

“I think for someone who has just got in shape or starting to run, it may not be the best in these circumstances,” Gladstone said.

It can also be potentially dangerous for someone who already has a broken bone.

“Anyone who has arthritis or some kind of problem where more strength passing through a joint can be detrimental or harmful, he will feel more,” he said.

“So I think you have to consider these things when you use something like a weighted vest.”

What exercises can you do with a weighted vest?

Although simply walking may be the most popular option, a weighted vest can be useful for any exercise if you are at a point where you need more resistance to body weight.

“Squats, pushups, situations, steps, pull-ups, running and sprint, box jumps; any of these things will make it more difficult,” he said.

“And because it is harder, you will have to use your muscles better and that makes you stronger.”