“Those who are not strong enough to support their own body weight, have severe joint issues, chronic pain or injuries, are pregnant or are at a high risk of falls should not wear a weighted vest without appropriate conditioning or consultation with a healthcare provider,” says Wu. “Adding a weighted vest without appropriate training and planning can lead to joint discomfort, muscle injuries or compensatory movement patterns and overuse injuries,” says Wu.
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