Debbie Rocker The Original Walkvest Training System

I have been using this vest for one month now and I must say it is comfortable and makes me work harder. I am just now starting to get use to the added weight when I walk, my body is adjusting and I wont know for a few more months what kinds of additional benefits I will see. I wear a size 12 and bought a medium and it fits me very well, I did not add all the weights yet (two left) I wanted to gradually add as I became stronger.The vest is a little pricey but there is not a lot of choices out there and I am happy with the fit and concept.June 4, 2011---I have been using this vest now for months and I am using all the weights, I am stronger and in much better shape. I love it, it fits me well and looks great on. I hand wash it every few weeks and hang it up to dry. It's great, I am glad I bought it.

Although I am happy to have and use the weighted vest, I'm a little disappointed in its practicality. The vest does not stay closed and it tends to slip a little in the shoulders, so I'm constantly having to re-adjust it. I actually use it while exercising on WiiFit and WiiFit Plus -- maybe the fact that I'm moving my arms a lot has something to do with the slipping.

I've only had my walkvest for about 2 weeks, and I use it 5 days a week. I haven't seen any results yet, but I am hoping that it works. I like the feel of the vest and it hangs ok with movement. Too bad it only comes with 4 lbs of weights. I checked the Debbie Rocker site for additional weights and the prices are ridiculous for shipping and handling, so I searched online elsewhere and got additional weights for only a fraction of the cost for shipping versus the amount DR was asking for on her site. I would love to write another review after about 3 months to report my results. Right now I would give it 3 stars.

Great walking vest. Easy to put on and take off. You gradually build your endurance as to how much additional weight you wish to carry. Would give it a 5 star if it had a more practical pocket placement. Currently the pocket is located on the back, center, top side of the vest.

I've used a Walkvest weight vest for years and bought this one for my daughter. It helps you burn more calories (the heavier you are the more calories you burn) and walking with it strengthens the bones. I currently have 10 pounds in it. The half pound weights are easy to put in making adjusting the weight easy. The vest is a sturdy cotton and washable. The plastic clasp at the hip doesn't hold but easily remedied by wearing a belt with it. (My daughter doesn't seem to have the same problem with hers.) Listening to one of the many walking CDs makes it even more effective; helps get you in the training zone; I have several by Debbie Rocker and several by Kathy Smith. Some of them are interval training and all have good music. Using them with the vest is fun and effective. I've used mine so much that I'm wearing it out and will eventually have to buy another one.

Thought I would use it...but never did ....very cumberson!

I like the idea of the walk vest. However, I immediately realized that the weights that come with the vest are not enough for me. If you need to increase, you will have to purchase from the Debbie Rocker site because the pockets on the vest are specifically made for their weights only. It's funny that it comes with a DVD that you supposedly can listen to while walking, but what are you supposed to do carry a DVD player with you while walking? That's pretty useless in my opinion. Anyway, I do use the vest but will have to purchase more weights.

This walkbelt is a wonderful tool towards preventing osteoporosis as one gets older, especially if it has been prevalent genetically in the family. As one is walking, it is not that much harder do so with it and knowing that the weight being carried is helping to keep you fit, as well as burning extra calories with it, makes this a worthwhile investment.