![\"Woman](\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Running-Vests-to-Complete-Your-Workout-Wardrobe.600.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/p>\nYou never leave for your chilly morning run without your hat, gloves, and\u00a0running sneakers.<\/p>\n
But have you ever considered adding a running vest to your workout wardrobe for added versatility?<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re sporting a running vest to keep you warm, add weight, or keep you safe in low light conditions, there\u2019s a vest to suit your needs.<\/p>\n
Running vests can serve a number of purposes. There are running vests to reflect light at night, hydration vests, weighted vests, and insulated vests to keep you warm.<\/p>\n
\u201cA running vest can be utilized as a resistance training tool, adding weight to a person and essentially helping them to increase their force production as they workout\/run,\u201d says Hannah Daugherty, Certified Personal Trainer, NASM, ACE. \u201cA running vest can also help to increase cardiovascular endurance since the extra weight makes you work harder as you run.\u201d<\/p>\n
The purpose of running with a hydration vest is to carry fluid and nutrition during a run, says Todd Buckingham, Ph.D., an Exercise Physiologist and world champion triathlete.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn\u00a0long-distance running\u00a0where food and fluid are not always available, carrying your own food and fluid is necessary,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Buckingham says the key to choosing the perfect running vest is to find the right fit so that it doesn\u2019t constrict your breathing or movement.<\/p>\n
For hydration vests, identify what type of pack suits your optimal comfort.<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you want a bladder that sits on your back, bottles that sit in pouches on the front of the vest, or both?\u201d asks Buckingham.<\/p>\n
\u201cBe sure that the vest you pick fits your body tightly, feeling secure around your torso. You also want to make sure you find a vest that you can add weight to incrementally, not adding more than 10% of your own body weight,\u201d adds Daugherty.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Lululemon\u2019s running vest offers zoned insulation made with 700-fill-power goose down that holds warmth for those chillier days. Plus, it\u2019s water-resistant, wind-resistant, and has deep side pockets for storage.<\/p>\n
Get it at\u00a0Lululemon.<\/p>\n
Add resistance to your workout with this weighted running vest. With pocket options for up to 140 lbs of added weight, this vest is an Amazon favorite with almost 2,000 positive reviews.<\/p>\n
Customers love that the straps keep weights secure without feeling constricted.<\/p>\n
Get it on\u00a0Amazon.<\/p>\n
This running hydration vest has 5.5L of water capacity and is made with 100% BPA free, food-grade hydration bladders. Hydration vests give you easy access to fluids while hiking, running, backpacking, mountain biking, cycling, or any other activity!<\/p>\n
Get it on\u00a0Amazon.<\/p>\n
Stay safe running at night with a reflective running vest! This lightweight vest is visible from 750 feet or more, with 360\u00ba coverage in all weather conditions.<\/p>\n
It also has a zippered pocket, fully adjustable velcro, and comes in six different sizes.<\/p>\n
Get it on\u00a0Amazon.<\/p>\n
Stay chic, warm, and comfy in this metallic running vest that adds flair to any outfit. It\u2019s made with Lightweight 3M\u2122 Recycled Thinsulate insulation and a high collar to keep you extra warm without feeling too bulky or constrained.<\/p>\n
Get it at\u00a0Athleta.<\/p>\n
This running vest features stretch-woven fabric and UA Storm technology, which repels water for those rainy running days.<\/p>\n
ColdGear\u00ae Reactor intelligent insulation keeps you protected from the elements, and the dropped back hem provides additional coverage.<\/p>\n
Get it at\u00a0Amazon.<\/p>\n
This unisex two-liter hydration pack is super compact and durable. It features a kink-free sip tube, and push-lock cushioned bite valve, as well as a large opening for ice and easy cleaning.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also an Amazon favorite, with over 2,000 positive reviews!<\/p>\n
Get it on\u00a0Amazon.<\/p>\n
Ritfit unisex weighted vests make your body-weight exercises even more effective. They\u2019re also perfect for walking, distance running, squat or speed, agility and quickness, and the integrated reflector ensures your safety in low light conditions!<\/p>\n
Get it on\u00a0Amazon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
You never leave for your chilly morning run without your hat, gloves, and\u00a0running sneakers. But have you ever considered adding a running vest to your workout wardrobe for added versatility? Whether you\u2019re sporting a running vest to keep you warm, add weight, or keep you safe in low light conditions, there\u2019s a vest to suit […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1940,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1939","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1939","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1939"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1939\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1940"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1939"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1939"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1939"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}