Weight vests are an incredibly effective piece of exercise equipment, and the positive and health-promoting effects of training with a weight vest are extensive - from enhancing and optimizing muscle growth, to the strengthening of one's bones, tendons, joints and stimulating the sense of balance.
What is a weight vest:
A weight vest is a type of exercise equipment worn on the upper body and containing weights to increase the load during physical activity. Weight vests are used to intensify workouts such as running, strength training, and sports, with the aim to improve cardio, strength and endurance.
Weight vests are used in Calisthenics, CrossFit, Running, OCR and Sport-Specific Training, where they help improve athletes' physical performance and results.
The History of the Weight Vest:
The history of the weight vest as a training device stems from the military and special forces' need for a piece of equipment with functionality that could be transferred from their training and practice, and directly into their work in the field. Weight vests became the piece of equipment that could provide a smooth transition from their strength training systems, and the ballistic and tactical equipment worn and used in the field.
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KINETIK VX1 | Professional Weight Vest
Our professional weight vest has a streamlined and complete design, which gives it some essential qualities and features for strength training, cardio training and rehabilitation, including:
- Flexible
- Adjustable
- Compact
- Durable
- Water-repellent
Due to its compact and close-fitting design, KINETIK VX1 provides a weight load and a center of gravity that sits close to the body, making it possible to incorporate and adjust it to several different types of bodyweight-based training and exercises.
Strength Training
When strength training with KINETIK VX1, there is increased activation of both smaller and larger muscle groups, as the weight from the weight vest does not provide any stability and therefore forces the body to supercompensate.
Examples of strength training styles:
- Calisthenics
- HIIT
- Functional Training
Continuous strength training with a weight vest will, among other things, improve your explosiveness, fitness, strength and endurance.
Cardio Training
Cardio training is characterized by training that focuses on one's circulation, and KINETIK VX1 can be used with advantage for several types of cardio training, including running and walking. The body will, as with strength training, adapt to the increased weight load and supercompensate for it.
Examples of cardio training styles:
- Circuit Training
- HIIT
- Running & Walking
When doing cardio training with a weight vest, it is recommended to gradually increase intensity and duration.
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation with weight vests is supported by many positive research results, and KINETIK VX1 can be adjusted for rehabilitation of both muscle injuries and neurotic injuries.
Examples of rehabilitation training styles:
- Strength training
- Walk
- Balance training & Coordination training
When rehabilitating with KINETIK VX1, the weight load in the weight vest must be carefully adjusted according to both purpose and need, and as a starting point, much smaller weight blocks should be applied to the weight vest at the beginning, and with a much more gradual increase in weight load over time.
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Updated January 1, 2025
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