APEXUP Weighted Vest Men 5lbs/10lbs/15lbs/20lbs/25lbs/30lbs Weights with Reflective Stripe, Weighted vest for Women Workout Equipment for Strength Training Running

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!

I am a male, 6 ft 180 lbs, and I ordered the 25 lbs vest. Looking at the ads for these types of vests, it always looks like they are sized for females and could be small for males. I am glad to report that this vest fits me quite well and actually is a little loose on me. I would say that it would probably still fit me pretty well if I was back up at 220 lbs. The sides are an elastic that provide room for larger individuals to find a proper fit. I don't currently have much need for the elastic as the vest fits me with room to spare at my current size. The pros of the vest are that the material is comfortable and the weight filling the vest are extremely comfortable. The backpack style allows for quickly being able to put on and remove the vest which is quite useful for multi-exercise sets that include exercises which the vest might get in the way. The vest does not impede movements when standing upright and is great for leg exercises and pull-ups as well as any other exercise where you are keeping your shoulders pretty level with the floor. The cons are that I have found that the vest has a tendency to want to bounce when doing running or jumping exercises. I have tried strapping myself in as tightly as it allows but it still ends up loose enough that the vest still does bounce up and down. It also has a tendency to slide to whatever side you are leaning towards while doing side leaning exercises such as lawnmower pulls. None of these cons are really deal breakers and are just things that you can expect and work around/get used to with weighted vests in general. All in all, it is a good vest that does the job. I would recommend getting a slightly heavier weight than you might think you want as it cannot be adjusted and you may find yourself growing out of it sooner rather than later if you go too light if you are looking to get the most bang for your buck (but this is merely my subjective opinion).

As I was dipping my toe into the world of walking with a weighted vest, I liked this affordable option. I wear it virtually every day and walk 3 to 5 miles in it. I haven’t noticed any odors coming from it — and I sweat a lot. Plus it’s well balanced, so you don’t feel like you hunch while walking. The only two downers: 1) it’s a single weight option, so if you want to go up in weight, you have to buy a new vest. 2) I’m 5 ft tall and weigh about 95 lbs, and it’s a bit big on me; I can’t make it small enough so it doesn’t slip off my shoulders.

I got this to get in shape for running around in the jungle. The intention was to wear it while sitting/walking around the office for a passive workout throughout the day. I'm wearing it unbuckled, since I'm not actually running. It's comfortable and gets the job done. It made a difference when I went out into the jungle and now I just use it all the time to maintain being in shape. I got the 20 pound version. I also combined it with wrist weights.

Yes yes yes yes! A thousand times yes!! This is a great addition to ANY workout even just going on simple walks. If you hit a plateau and the scale won't move or you can't see any more changes in your weight, this is definitely IT! I recommend following the directions and starting off at a lower weight for sure. It also helps with your posture as well! The one size fits all is very true as my shoulders are a bit wide at the moment lol but it does perfectly, and it's still room to adjust. Cleaning it is so simple AND it's breathable! It's not like others where you feel like your being smothered/suffocated with heat it's almost as if you aren't wearing anything once you get moving. I caught it on sell and have already ordered the next size up before the sell ends! Definitely a bang for your buck!