Hyperwear Hyper Vest PRO Adjustable Weighted Vest for Men and Women — Running, Walking, HIIT, Bone Density & Osteoporosis Exercise — No-Bounce Steel Micro-Weights, Slim Fit, Up to 40 lbs

Background: I initially purchased two of these vests for myself and my workout partner. We are in our thirties and were in average to below average jogging condition prior to use. He trains BJJ and I have some experience hiking and am generally looking to improve cardiovascular conditioning and lose weight. To augment our cardiac conditioning, we initiated a stairs training program where we jogged/walked up 84 flights of stairs 5x/week. After a month or so of training, the task became too easy and we needed additional resistance to provide continued progress. The Hyperwear Vest proved to be an excellent fit for the task. We started at 10 lbs added weight and added about 5 lbs of weight in one month increments. Now I am currently training with 25 lbs added weight. The vest is configurable and the weight range offered (up to 45 lbs) is perfect for our needs. It is important to note that when doing vertical challenges like stair climbing, added weight augments the nature of the workout in a very dynamic way. If you go too heavy, you most likely will be able to complete the challenge, but you'll find yourself walking and maybe not getting the expected cardio benefits. I have never experience any shoulder pain up to 25 lbs and there is also no neck pain. Footwear: I wear the vest with my five fingers and I have never had even the slightest pain in my ankles, knees, shoulders or other joints. The same can be said for my training partner as we have not suffered even a minor injury in 6 months+ use of the vest. It is important to note that I do have hand rails on our stairs so my lower body does not have to take the brunt of the weight on the way down after each set of stairs. YMMV if you have to go downhill with added weight. Care: It really does work well to wash these in a sink without removing the weight. Once the weight is in, it takes a long time to remove and it is far easier just to wash as they indicate on the website. Also, do be careful not to drop the vest on hard surfaces as it can fray more than usual. Despite that, the vest has still held up very well and I have only busted out one tiny pocket (my fault). I have almost exclusively worn the vest over my clothes and it really doesn't develop much odor (if any) over time. It probably would have been a deal breaker for me if it smelled like offal. Vest vs. no vest: The vest will provide a training benefit that is immediately noticeable on vertical training. It is easy to remove and put back on which is a big deal. Sometimes you want to do sets with it on and alternate as you work up to completing your routine with full vest. Sizing is great and it may actually be easier to put on and take off than a normal shirt. The vest can be very exhaustive and I often feel much more spent after a workout. While it doesn't hurt joints at all, it surely tires out the muscles and you may require some additional recovery time using it at first. The zipper is of very high quality and looks like it will last the life of the vest. Daily use: If you want to wear this daily, I strongly encourage you to wear an undershirt as it doesn't feel that great directly up against skin (but isn't bad either). It is awesome for basic walking. I am even considering getting a second one for myself and going with a bit heavier weight for normal walking as 25lbs isn't bad for me (I am big at 215 lbs though). Backpacking and trekking training: Part of the reason I use it is to train for steep vertical hikes above treeline. I have noticed that after wearing the vest on stairs that all my uphill runs are much easier to accomplish and don't fatigue me as easily in an anaerobic sense. My training partner and I can now run up to 10 miles in a reasonably hot climate (TX) and both of us comment that we simply don't breathe very hard and the cardiac portion of the slow jogs is really easy now. Overall: Fantastic product. Other than slight fraying over time, I can't really see an obvious way to improve the vest. Maybe having something similar for lower body would be a nice addition or having something to put some extra weight on the arms might be a good future offering.

I bought the Hyperwear Hyper Vest PRO back in 2014, and it is still going strong. At this point, it has survived years of workouts, walks, routines, and probably more motivation cycles than I care to admit. What makes this vest great is how comfortable and well-balanced it feels. The weight is distributed evenly throughout the body, so it does not feel like you are just wearing a backpack full of regret. It adds a nice extra challenge to normal workouts without feeling awkward or unstable. The adjustable fit is also a big plus. You can tighten it so it “hugs” your body, which helps keep it secure and comfortable during movement. That makes a big difference, especially compared to weighted vests that bounce around and make you feel like you are being attacked by your own workout equipment. The design is slim, practical, and clearly well thought out. It feels more like a serious training tool than a gimmick. Whether you are walking, doing bodyweight exercises, HIIT, or just trying to make a normal workout a little harder, this vest does the job very well. After nearly 10 years of use, I can confidently say this was a great investment. Comfortable, balanced, durable, and effective. I highly recommend it.

Really nice vest. I'm 5'5"/140 lb and the medium fits perfectly. The bungees on the sides do that last bit of tightening to make it super comfy. I've done 6 mile runs in it so far and it is surprisingly comfortable, it doesn't shift around or rub (wearing a tshirt, tank top may be different). It's also nice for pushups and other body weight activities as well. The 10 lb is a nice weight that makes my runs a bit more difficult, but it is dispersed well where I don't feel like my back is taking on extra strain or knees too much pounding. I primarily picked this up since I will be helping a slower friend through half marathon training. It will definitely do the job to make those long runs beneficial for me too. I'm looking forward to hill runs with it and have started even wearing it around under a sweatshirt when just doing walks in the neighborhood and it cranks up my heart rate. Only gripe is that yeah, it gets hot underneath it. We'll see how that feels in the middle of summer, but really what else can you expect from encasing yourself in a vest full of metal. The vest itself though does seem to breathe well and dry out nicely after a run. Not a gripe, but a wish list. I wish it had a little pouch or pocket that you could slip a phone/keys/whatever into it. I can fit a running belt around it to have my stuff with me, but it looks pretty silly. So a pouch could go a long way on future versions of this.

I purchase the hyper vest because I wanted to maximize my workouts with the little time I get to workout. After much researching I chose this one because its form fitting, you can wear under your shirt and am able to play ball/volleyball in. It's expensive but is worth it if you are looking for something form fitting, comfy to wear, and does its job than consider this product. I will say the breathable fabric doesnt feel as sturdy as I hoped. Hyperwear said it should last a long time if I take care of it. Overall I am happy with this purchase. Thanks pros: form fitting, looks better than the competition imo, weights are distributed across the front and back to spread out the impact, comfortable to wear cons: price, breathable material should feel stronger

I wear it during work (mostly office-based with some driving and a sad minimum of walking) and at first, the ten pounds doesn't feel like much. By the end of the day you feel great taking it off. The adjustable cinch on the side is perfect at getting it to be just tight enough where you like it; at first I didn't tighten the top near the armpit enough and it was a bit floppy; too tight and you can feel it affect your breath. I didn't realize it zipped up the front, which is much nicer than any other weight vest I've owned (over-the-head donning) and very convenient. I'm a fairly average build (5'10", 34in waist, 190 lbs) but it feels pretty versatile. It is quite hard to detect unless someone touches you. I recommend wearing a light undershirt (t-shirt) below it, though a tank top has narrower shoulder straps than this and makes an annoying groove after a full day :< That does make it fairly warm, and you will notice it retains heat/cold for a few minutes after moving indoors or outdoors, being largely metallic plates. If you have decent shoes/boots you'll be fine, but I wore an old pair of sneakers and noticed my knees ached more than usual after being on concrete all day, as expected. I've already got a pack of 5-lb upgrade weights and will step into those in another week. At night I throw it over the back of the chair in the hallway for storage. Would definitely recommend for fellow cubicle warriors, probably in colder climates as I imagine it could hold heat in the summer quite well. Update: added the 5-lb pack and still holding well; you have to be a bit careful when donning/doffing or it feels like you could start popping threads. The extra weights near the side tend to spread and point sideways, depending on your physique, but they don't bother. I'd recommend this for more "every-day" wear than exercising in, IMO.

I spent quite a while looking for something I could wear under my clothes, and after trying a few options I stumbled across this vest. After several months of wearing, it's time to write a review. I wore this vest for several months, more often then not for the duration of work as a means of extra pt. I wouldn't recommend weighted clothing for everyone, but if you're looking for something discreet but durable, then look no further. Pros; 1) This vest is easily hidden under the average shirt if you're looking to wear it for a period of time, but sturdy enough that you won't have to worry about it falling apart if you just want to wear it for a run. The weight is controlled via adding or subtracting small metal plates to the vest, I'm currently using 20 lbs worth of weight with weighted sleeves on my forearms and legs (sleeves from seperate manufacturer).and adding weight does almost nothing in regards to bulkiness. 2) Sturdy: I've yet to have a single tear in my vest, and that's with several months of almost daily use. 3) You can move the weights around and distribute them however you wish. This means more comfort and better weight distribution for a much wider variety of people than those bulkier, focused vests. Cons: 1) Pricey; When you consider the fact that there isn't much market for discreet weighted vests, it's expected that the good ones will be somewhat expensive. 2) Some of the slots for weights can be hard to access, even with the tool provided for easy placement. This isnt too much of a problem, but it can make moving the weights around or adding weights a pain. Other then the price, there really are no negatives that come to mind. The whole ordeal with slots being hard to access isn't much of a problem since I don't move the weights around after placing them. I'd recommend this vest to anyone looking for a discreet, weighted vest or just weighted clothing, but with the caution that, as always when working with weights, start light and work your way up to find your limit.

This is a very good vest. It's a snug fit which allows you to do various exercises without the vest bouncing. I would give this vest a five star review,but the vest, in my opinion is too expensive. Just about $200 for the vest, plus $36 more for the booster pack for additional 5 lbs.; to reach the maximum weight for a large vest will cost almost $150 more. That's expensive!. Save your moneyand look elsewhere..

The best weight vest ever designed. Its also a great climbing tool if you know what your doing, have a fundamentally strong base and go at a slow pace. Price would be the only not so great thing about it. But if you think about the materials and how it is super comfortable, its worth every penny. Even if you were to max out the weight, realistically that is more than you need. However I do not recommend weight vest to 95% of the people out there (even people that think they are "fit"). You can build your base and get STUPID strong in other ways first. A weight vest will not help you get there faster (which everyone believes). It can actually slow your progress if you don't take certain steps first. Building your base is the first thing you should do and it takes time. Ironically if you take the time to properly build your fundamentals you will find that you reach your goals faster. Slow is fast, fast is slow. But since 95% of you out there won't give a crap what I say because your a badass. haha Just take it slow when bumping up the weight. Just because you can do it doesn't mean you should. If you think I'm just full of crap, then I guess you'll think that. haha. If your going to take my advice then start training more body weight exercises with lots of reps and work on body control to build a solid base (there are a lot of fundamental gymnastic exercises out there that are amazing). If you keep good ethics, fundamentals, and keep mentally strong you will be stronger than 95% of people out there with ease. I don't know why I spent the time to write this out, but I did and gave you a little golden nugget of advice. Cheers

The vest fits perfectly to the contours of your body, allowing full range of motion during exercise, without constricting breathing. The material is soft yet durable, and the weights are small and smooth. Highly recommend.

great for building muscles

Ottimo prodotto per chi necessita di sovraccarico e libertà di movimento

I have tried other vest only to get annoyed with the velcro straps, shoulders falling off etc. I highly recommend this vest for additional resistance, easy to wear and great fit. Easy to use with a vest under to support this weighted vest and you're good to go. Watch youtube for physio support with this vest, it's amazing. The weights are so easy to adjust, like removing a chocolate bar. True to size according to your weight. I use a Medium - when I saw it in the box I was sure it was going to be too small, but on trying it on, it was perfect and you have to adjust the sides only. It gets 5 stars for sure!

Me encantó, se reparte excelente el peso, es cómodo.