APEXUP Weighted Vest Men Women, Weight Vest for Women Workout Equipment for Strength Training Running

Stinky, but worth the price!
Pristine and well-packaged. Beautiful, bright yellow color will make me very visible on my walks, which is what I was hoping, as I walk on the gravel and paved roads around my rural homestead, and the drivers aren’t often very careful. Also, there’s the DUST I choke on quite frequently, so bright colors are a must. ;)The vest is heavy and will take some getting used to. It is just the right amount of “difficult” for an “older model” woman trying to be pro-active in building back some muscle mass, core strength, and bone density. It isn’t quite 10% of my body weight, but it is enough to be getting on with. It’s an odd sensation, making me feel a little top-heavy and wobbly, which I think will be outstanding in re-training my core. My shoulders are held at a much better position when walking with this weight on them, and I found that my hands didn’t swell as much. (I’ve suspected impingement in my shoulders for years.) This is like wearing a heavy backpack, only the weight is much better distributed. It still fired up all the little muscles between my ribs and up and down my back to wear it, and I had to stop and adjust it several times to stop the cramping. But after about a 30 minute walk (much shorter than my usual walk), the cramping stopped and I felt great. I am going to LOVE this thing!I also wore it during a short bout of bodyweight exercises to re-train my hip and hamstring muscles, and let me tell you, they were definitely “shouting” for joy after just five sets of 30 second reps! Boy, do I have my work cut out for me, getting back into any kind of shape. But I’m hopeful that this very functional and practical way to incorporate weights into my life again without having to pay for a gym membership or other expensive equipment will do the trick. Or at least help. And the fact that this beautiful, pristine vest was “used” and still came in the full package without a mark or dent or tear made it a great value for the money.The only thing that is a bit of a downer is the outrageously appalling stench of the thing, and the fact that it is not water-resistant or water-proof. Walking in the rain will be very impractical with this on, as it is too bulky to wear under a rain jacket, and the packaging cautions against getting it wet.Now, that seems kind of silly from a design standpoint, to make an item that is likely to get very sweaty during one’s workout not resistant to moisture, to say nothing of what one could get up to while rucking. I love to trail walk. There are often streams or unexpected rainstorms or other things that could potentially get the vest wet, and it would be super nice if the manufacturer would address this design flaw. In order to increase the versatility of the product, it really should be water resistant, at the very least, and downright water proof to make it a banger of a product. The price point is wonderful and makes it accessible to most, but this one flaw might be a deal-breaker and deprive them of a sale, so this really needs to be addressed, in my opinion. :)I will push past the horrific stench, because I have great confidence that this item will be a valuable addition to my arsenal in the fight against age, loss of muscle mass, loss of bone density, and the battle of the meno-belly. It’s kind of fun to wear (even if I have to leave the bottom strap so loose it literally does nothing because I don’t want The Girls crushed beyond recognition), & a lovely color so I feel less like a Space Marine and more like a woman in the fight of her life to retain some semblance of fitness as she faces the big 6-0 approaching much faster than she is ready for! Cheers!

Great for adding intensity to walks!
Really impressed with the weighted vest. The weight is evenly distributed which makes it comfortable to wear on a walk, run or bodyweight exercise. The straps are adjustable and stay secure without digging into my shoulders. Great quality for the price I paid. And the sizing is perfect.

Perfect fit and makes every workout hit harder
This weighted vest is legit. It fits snug without feeling tight, doesn’t bounce around, and the weight is distributed evenly so it doesn’t dig into your shoulders. I’ve used it for walks, bodyweight workouts, and even a few runs, and it stays comfortable the whole time.The straps adjust easily, the material feels durable, and it doesn’t trap heat like some other vests I’ve tried. It adds just the right amount of challenge without feeling bulky or awkward. Honestly, it made my workouts way more effective.If you’re looking for a vest that’s secure, comfortable, and actually feels good to move in — this one’s a winner.

Nice vest, doesn’t look ridiculous
I’ve been using this on walks and it works great. I like that it doesn’t look like a bomb vest, it looks pretty normal (maybe slightly like a life jacket in the bright colors though). Mine was used but it’s holding up fine so hopefully it lasts for a while. I haven’t noticed any iron dust coming out but the initial smell was pretty bad, I let it off gas for a couple weeks in my garage. I find it comfortable and easy to get on and off. The only thing I wish it had was adjustable weight, but I think the back pocket could fit a small weight plate

Veste lestée compacte qui laisse l’impression d’avoir un sac à dos lourd mais très bien ajusté sur le dos. J’ai acheté cette veste lestée (15 lbs) pour m’entraîner dans un sport de raquette : la veste lestée ne nuit PAS aux mouvements de l’épaule avec la raquette, même sur un terrain de sport. La veste ne couvre pas toute la hauteur du tronc (comme le ferait un sac à dos) : elle couvre plutôt la portion haute du tronc, mais laisse les bras complètement libres. Globalement, excellente répartition du poids, ajustement sur les épaules et confortable : très bon achat.

To be honest i bought this on sale …. but i would pay full price if it wasnt!!!! Had others try it on ranging weights of 280lbs to 190lbsAnd it fit everyone with the adustable straps and they ordered some as well after trying mine. ***The comfort is amazing!!!!**** i love wearing it throughout the day. I really am not a gym person or someone who runs nowhere(lol bless your heart if you do) this i can def do and not feel like im working out!!!

Comfortable. Smell isnt so bad. Not too heavy so I could wear a whole day.