Wearing a weighted vest is considered a low impact option if you’re wanting to improve your fitness levels. There are removable weights and extra-long straps with velcro for a snug fit. The design of the vest ensures that your arms won’t be put under any strain during exercise, as it’s only an 18kg max capacity. It can still be used for long-distance runs, as well as bodyweight exercises. By now, we are sure you may be interested in adding a weighted vest to your training arsenal. However, there are two different kinds of them, and it is not easy to choose the best one.

On the vest, there’s just the one velcro strap which wraps around the vest for a more snug fit. The difference between this vest and others is the non-removable weights. It’s already been pre-installed with sand so you do not have to source the materials yourself, and you know it’s the exact weight each time you use it. The product has fantastic padding all around the vest which can help if you’re wearing it for long periods. Also, it doesn’t absorb sweat when you’re working out so this will keep you comfortable, and it may well be the best weight vest for CrossFit or strength training. The Bear KompleX vest is used by professional athletes and has an extremely high quality of materials used as well as an excellent design. This compact bit of kit is ideal for levelling up your home workouts, especially if you’re short on diverse equipment. ‘Adding a vest to pull-ups, split squats, bear crawls and mountain climbers give an extra push if the intensity is needed,’ he adds.Who doesn’t fancy a powerful body that can run with the speed you desire? We all do! While it’s hard to become Usain Bolt in a day, you can always wear a weighted vest to boost your power and body’s strength to achieve an explosive speed. As you can see, the price differs depending on what weight you want. The increments start at 10kg, 15kg, 20kg, and 30kg. With each vest, you will receive the sandbags which will allow you to total up to your selected max weight. According to a 2014 study, wearing a weighted vest helps to improve speed and running performance by up to 9%.

This product from Bulldog Gear unlike some of the others on this list uses removable solid weights, allowing you to change the weight of the vest to suit your needs.

When you perform speed and agility drills with a weighted vest, this can have significant positive effects on your performance. The XTR vest is very well made considering the lowish price point and is also available in 3 colours. The level of comfort afforded by the XTR Vest is not quite as good as some of the other vests we reviewed but it is very slimline in its design compared to other models which makes it ideal for running and walking. The JLL vest uses breathable fabric that doesn’t make you stink, thanks to its poor sweat absorption characteristic. Moreover, the material is machine washable, but remove the weights before giving this vest a good spin.