The SmartVest And Mind & Movement Training: Brought To You By Training Zone Concepts

Pam McGuirk, proud mother of 4, and fitness walker:
"I bought my SmartVest nearly 3 years ago. I wear it on all my walks. If not, it just wouldn't be the same workout. It really helps me to stay fit and I love the added intensity. My sisters and many friends still use theirs, faithfully."

In case you wondering, the picture is not Pam. We hope to have a pic real soon. Pam is very serious about her personal fitness. She's dedicated and focused. That's exactly why she enjoys her vest. It's quality, fits well, and she gets results. If that strikes a chord, then you will agree with Pam, "If I'm going to walk for an hour, I better get something out of it. Let's go for it."

Walking uses the perfect form of resistance, your own body weight. Using the SVest gradually increases the amount of functional body weight used in your workout. Every workout can be defined by this simple equation:

WORK = Force x Time x Distance

Work is the amount of energy you expend during your workout (e.g. calories). Force is the resistance your muscles work against, such as your body's weight. Distance is how far you move that weight (e.g. a 3 mile walk, or a 6-inch step in aerobic class).

By increasing the amount of force, you maximize the amount of work, without adding distance or time.

You will burn more calories,increase your cardiovascular conditioning (stamina), improve your muscle response specific to the activity, and bottom line - intensify your workout in the same amount of time.

The SVest, the only weighted vest that has custom-fit sizing for women, was designed to feel as natural as possible so your neuromuscular system will interpret it as normal body weight. This means you get an effective and efficient workout. Also, there's no stress on the shoulders, and many wear it under their clothes for that "all day" passive load on the bone structure (see osteoporosis concerns).