{"id":248288,"date":"2022-01-16T14:14:04","date_gmt":"2022-01-16T13:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/?p=248288"},"modified":"2022-05-17T16:54:26","modified_gmt":"2022-05-17T14:54:26","slug":"ballasted-vest-the-complete-guide-to-use-and-purchase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-choose-the-equipment\/ballasted-vest-the-complete-guide-to-use-and-purchase\/","title":{"rendered":"Training vest | The complete guide to use and purchase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Do you know what a training vest is<\/strong>? If the answer is no, you\u2019ve come to the right place.<\/p>\n<p>In this article we will give a broad overview of weighted vests, how to train safely, in which exercises to use them, and what features to pay attention to before purchasing.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Indice dei contenuti<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a12dcbd828cc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a12dcbd828cc\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-choose-the-equipment\/ballasted-vest-the-complete-guide-to-use-and-purchase\/#Before_we_get_started\" >Before we get started<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-choose-the-equipment\/ballasted-vest-the-complete-guide-to-use-and-purchase\/#What_is_it_exactly\" >What is it exactly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-choose-the-equipment\/ballasted-vest-the-complete-guide-to-use-and-purchase\/#How_much_weight_to_start_with\" >How much weight to start with<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-choose-the-equipment\/ballasted-vest-the-complete-guide-to-use-and-purchase\/#Are_the_vests_dangerous\" >Are the vests dangerous?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-choose-the-equipment\/ballasted-vest-the-complete-guide-to-use-and-purchase\/#What_to_pay_attention_to_before_using_a_ballasted_vest\" >What to pay attention to before using a ballasted vest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-choose-the-equipment\/ballasted-vest-the-complete-guide-to-use-and-purchase\/#Benefits_of_use\" >Benefits of use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-choose-the-equipment\/ballasted-vest-the-complete-guide-to-use-and-purchase\/#Which_one_to_buy\" >Which one to buy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-choose-the-equipment\/ballasted-vest-the-complete-guide-to-use-and-purchase\/#Starter_Weighted_Vest\" >Starter Weighted Vest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-choose-the-equipment\/ballasted-vest-the-complete-guide-to-use-and-purchase\/#Classic_Weighted_Vest\" >Classic Weighted Vest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-choose-the-equipment\/ballasted-vest-the-complete-guide-to-use-and-purchase\/#Elite_Weighted_Vest\" >Elite Weighted Vest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-choose-the-equipment\/ballasted-vest-the-complete-guide-to-use-and-purchase\/#Royal_Motion_Weighted_Vest\" >Royal Motion Weighted Vest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_we_get_started\"><\/span>Before we get started<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our first advice is never to start with a fully loaded vest, the bones and muscles need time to adapt, most people use it because they want to achieve a more intense and challenging training degree, but if you are not aware of your own abilities and your own shape state, the use of ballasted vests could delay the results you are trying to get.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_it_exactly\"><\/span>What is it exactly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Simply a composite and durable vest equipped \u00a0that allows you to add and subtract weight to increase the intensity of any training.<\/p>\n<p>The advantage of using a weighted vest is to add weight to certain exercises by increasing the intensity, in particular in Free body exercises , walking, running, jogging, hiking and any exercise of speed or agility.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_weight_to_start_with\"><\/span>How much weight to start with<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The weight with which you start will depend on your fitness level, our advice is never to use a weight that discourages you from using the correct form of any exercise you are trying to perform.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bonus advice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Don\u2019t let your ego take over using a too heavy vest it\u00a0could hurt you unnecessarily.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_the_vests_dangerous\"><\/span>Are the vests dangerous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like anything in life, you should always take some time to learn how to use it properly. A ballasted vest should only be used when your fitness level is comfortable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_pay_attention_to_before_using_a_ballasted_vest\"><\/span>What to pay attention to before using a ballasted vest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before using a ballasted vest ask yourself some questions :<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Have I mastered this type of exercise?<\/li>\n<li>Have I reached the maximum intensity?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Use the correct shape or RX of the movement during a workout session should be your main goal, before increasing the intensity or difficulty of any workout routine make sure you perform the correct movement.<\/p>\n<p>If you are not using the correct technique, adding more weight will only make things worse and you will end up getting hurt.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_use\"><\/span>Benefits of use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The use of ballasted vests with weights during workouts will put your muscles under stress, increasing the amount of strength developed. During cardiovascular exercises the extra weight will make your movements more tiring, which will subject your body to increased oxygen deficiency by increasing its aerobic resistance V02.<\/p>\n<p>Whenever you will have your body working harder to accomplish the task entrusted to it, the end result will be more calories burned to produce the energy you need to complete that task.<\/p>\n<p>The higher the intensity, the more oxygen the body needs to keep the muscles running, a vest with weights used correctly will create a more challenging experience that will make your heart beat faster to provide oxygenated blood to tired muscles that will burn more calories.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_one_to_buy\"><\/span>Which one to buy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kingsbox has always offered athletes from all over Europe the best training products. Here is then a series of weighted vests to buy on our e-commerce.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Starter_Weighted_Vest\"><\/span>Starter Weighted Vest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-213399 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-2-zavorratto-starter-kingsbox-1-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-2-zavorratto-starter-kingsbox-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-2-zavorratto-starter-kingsbox-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-2-zavorratto-starter-kingsbox-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-2-zavorratto-starter-kingsbox-1-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-2-zavorratto-starter-kingsbox-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/product\/weighted-vest-starter\/\"><strong>Buy your Starter weighted vest here\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Classic_Weighted_Vest\"><\/span>Classic Weighted Vest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-213394 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-zavorratto-elite-kingsbox-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-zavorratto-elite-kingsbox-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-zavorratto-elite-kingsbox-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-zavorratto-elite-kingsbox-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-zavorratto-elite-kingsbox-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-zavorratto-elite-kingsbox.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/product\/classic-weighted-vest\/\"><strong>Buy your Classic vest here\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elite_Weighted_Vest\"><\/span>Elite Weighted Vest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-213389 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-zavorratto-classic-kingsbox-1-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Giubotto zavorratto classic kingsbox\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-zavorratto-classic-kingsbox-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-zavorratto-classic-kingsbox-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-zavorratto-classic-kingsbox-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-zavorratto-classic-kingsbox-1-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-zavorratto-classic-kingsbox-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/product\/elite-weight-vest\/\"><strong>Buy your Elite weighted vest here\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Royal_Motion_Weighted_Vest\"><\/span>Royal Motion Weighted Vest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-213404\" src=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-zavorratto-tactical-vest-kingsbox-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Giubotto zavorratto tactical vest kingsbox\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-zavorratto-tactical-vest-kingsbox-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-zavorratto-tactical-vest-kingsbox-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-zavorratto-tactical-vest-kingsbox-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-zavorratto-tactical-vest-kingsbox-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Giubotto-zavorratto-tactical-vest-kingsbox.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/product\/royal-motion-weight-vest\/\"><strong>Buy your Elite vest here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know what a training vest is? 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