Great Product, solid quality and DEFINITELY a must for fitness workout/training.
I was initially on the fence regarding a weighted vest when I began to really ramp up my fitness ambitions. While I wasn't crazy active working out I began showing my home gym (bench, dumbbells, Concept 2 rower, treadmill, exercise bike, stair climber, Teeter machine, curling bench, etc) more attention starting in October 2024. By mid-October I was doing pretty good and began to research the weighted vest for an extra boost. After reading many vest reviews, viewing photos and reading fitness professionals opinions, I decided on the BDRX Hanzo model (45lb vest). While fitness experts said beginners should purchase a vest not really exceeding 10-15% of their body weight, I'm 5'11 210 and jumped right into the 45/lb model. I assumed the 65/lb would be a tad much pushing nearly 30% of my body weight. The vest is well-constructed, pretty uncomfortable and definitely safe to use. I was very impressed by these aspects. While it took a good week or two getting used to it, fast forward by 11/25/24 and it's become a routine park of my daily fitness experience. I use this on my treadmill, exercise bike and rowing machine daily. When using the treadmill I also incorporated 4-5/lb ankle and wrist weights (20/lbs) (since updating them to 10/lbs apiece mid-November (40/lbs)). Working out about 12-15/hours per week, the vest along with the weights now feel like a breeze hardly two months later. The weighted vest also works great with push-ups, chin-ups and sit-ups. Sit ups seem the most challenging so far. I could definitely feel the higher-intensity workout. While I clocked a 4/lb weight gain my first month (October), I'm almost through November and I've clocked a 8/lb weight loss and the month has another week left. I've really toned up nicely and shirts/clothing even fit better. Sure I've focused on better eating and protein (Whey shakes, fruits, veggies, nuts, yogurt, etc) as well but haven't changed dieting too much. I really appreciate this BDRX vest, it's a critical component to my fitness and workout ambitions. Not going to lie, I already sent the company a message this weekend if I was able to convert the 45/lb vest into a 65/lb model since I feel that I already need an upgrade and heavier model. They stated that the 65/lb vest contains a third-row of weights whereas the 45/lb model that I have contains two-rows. I'll just continue using the 45/lb vest for the time being. If you're on the fence, definitely don't be scared to purchase this vest or even the 45/lb model. You will get used to it fairly quickly and it will become part of your everyday fitness life. Imagine the results you achieve on a treadmill/rowing machine/etc without the extra weight. With the added vest (and/or weights), you're working out just the same but receiving that extra 25-40% calorie burn or toning up 25-40% faster. I just might add the 65/lb vest if I continue to see increased results later this year or early next year. It's undeniably helping me accomplish my home fitness/home workout ambitions. A+ all around. Read more
