“I wore a weighted vest every day for 2 weeks – here’s how it improved my posture and core strength”

Jen in a weighted vest

Credit: Jen Barton Packer

Strong Women


“I wore a weighted vest every day for 2 weeks – here’s how it improved my posture and core strength”

By Jennifer Barton

1 year ago

6 min read

They’re easy to sling on ahead of a walk, run or strength training workout, but the benefits of weighted vests go beyond added resistance, writes Jen Barton Packer. 


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