Things You'll Need:
- An interest in finding out what to look for when choosing weighted walking jackets or vests.
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Step 1
One of the first things you may want to consider is whether or not a particular weighted walking jacket or vest comes with additional weights that you can add to the vest in order to adjust the amount of weight you are resisting against during your walking workout. You can also jog or run in a weighted walking jacket or vest, but be careful, and start out with a low amount of resistance/weight.
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Step 2
The weighted walking jacket or vest you purchase should also be comfortable and snug fitting. After all, if it is not comfortable, you probably won’t want to wear it. And if you don’t want to wear it, you probably will put it away in your closet somewhere and forget all about it. Pay close attention to objective customer reviews because customers will openly and honestly discuss the comfort level (or lack thereof) of particular brands of weighted walking jackets or vests.
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Step 3
In addition to comfort and additional weights (to adjust your resistance level as needed), other features you may want in a weighted walking jacket or vest might include padded shoulders (for additional comfort) and what manufacturers refer to as a “no rub fit,” meaning that it does not rub up and down against your skin, irritating it.
