Weighted Vests and Breathing

[workoutaholic]

This might sound goofy, but I was wondering about feeling like you can really breathe with a weighted vest on. Obviously the one Cathe sells doesn't look like a problem, but the others I see have straps around the chest or stomach, and it seems like if they don't stretch you would feel a little constricted (breathing wise).

Does anyone have a problem with that?

 

[fit44]

I have Cathe's 10lb vest(LOVE it) and a 20lb adjustable Xvest. I don't have a problem with breathing, but I do get very hot wearing it. Cathe's vest is perfect for my indoor weight training. The Xvest is perfect for my outdoor walks in cooler temps.

 

[MAYNARDSMOM]

I also have Cathe's vest & no problems here. Not up for the 10 pound vest though. I'll leave that to Cynthia.

 

[kathryn]

I have an Ironwear Coolvest, and I don't recall any problems breathing (I use it for speed walking, so I've tested out the breathing).

Deep breathing is actually more down into the abdominal region that in the chest area (which is where shallow breathing can take place), and the vest doesn't constrict it.

 

[workoutaholic]

Thanks ladies!