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Do weighted vests really work?

Sales of weighted vests have surged into the hundreds of millions as fitness influencers tout their benefits. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain whether wearing weighted vests actually improves your workout or just adds unnecessary strain.
Oct 21, 2025 (04:27)
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