I Wore The Omorpho G-Vest+ For Running, Walking, HIIT & Strength Training — My Honest Review

I’m a runner at my core, but a few years ago, I realized running alone wasn’t enough. My cardiovascular health was through the roof—but I wasn't unlocking the benefits of strength training (i.e., bone health, improved metabolic health1, and even better blood sugar regulation).

Once I started integrating heavy lifting and strength training into my routine, I felt a difference almost immediately. Now I’m always looking for ways to further improve my performance, and I’ve recently become enthralled with weighted vests. Specifically, the Omorpho G-Vest.

It’s surprisingly comfortable

I expected all weighted vests to be bulky and intrusive, but this sleek design is surprisingly comfortable. As I said, the Omorpho G-Vest is one of the only weighted vests I’ve come across that was made specifically for the female body—and it shows. 

There’s padding in the chest area and you can form the vest to your body by using the adjustable side cords and shoulder straps. Whether I’m running, weight training, or suffering through burpees, the vest stays securely (and comfortably) in place.

It steps up the intensity of every workout

One of my favorite things about weighted vests, in general, is how versatile they are, and the Omorpho G-Vest is no exception. Since it's on the lighter side (five pounds), the vest is easy to integrate into any workout—but don't take the term "easy" at face value; this vest seriously amps up the intensity.

At first, the vest felt a little light, and I had low expectations, but I was surprised by how much of a difference I felt a few minutes into my first run with the vest. I could feel my heart rate increasing faster than usual, and I felt more out of breath.

For reference: I'm usually able to keep up a conversation fairly easily when on a casual training run, but with the vest on I definitely needed to take longer pauses to catch my breath.

It's great for beginners

Experts recommend starting with lower weight amounts to help your body get acclimated and maintain proper posture and form (more on both in a minute). "It doesn’t have to be super heavy to be effective," says functional medicine doctor Gabrielle Lyon, D.O., author of Forever Strong.

"If you have never rucked before, I would start with 5 to 10 pounds and see how your mechanics are while walking," Lyon adds. "It depends on what kinds of activity you are doing and how experienced you are."

The Omorpho G-Vest is 5 pounds, and I can confirm it's a great option for beginners. Even as I build up my strength and adjust to using a weighted vest more regularly, I'll still use this vest to increase my gains from longer walks and higher intensity workouts such as running, sprinting, and HIIT.

My form is better when I use it

One unexpected benefit of wearing the Omorpho G-Vest is that I find myself paying closer attention to my form. Because I have the added weight strapped to my body, I have to put in extra effort to stay balanced—and this helps me be more meticulous across the board.

My posture is improving

Similarly, I am noticeably more aware of my posture when I'm wearing the vest. I have very good posture as it is (thank you, years of ballet!), but extended time at my desk has made my shoulders start to creep forward more than I'd care to admit.

I feel so much stronger since I started using it

My number one reason for testing the Omorpho G-Vest was to feel stronger in my workouts and in my daily life—and the vest has really delivered. Not only am I seeing faster results, better posture, and improved form, but I have an instance confidence boost every time I zip it up, knowing that I'm adding extra intensity to my workouts.

The benefits are research-backed

Age-related muscle and bone loss is more common in women than men2, and research on postmenopausal women found that exercising in a weighted vest helped prevent bone loss.

Another study found that training in a weighted vest helped increase the speed of sprinters and endurance runners3, and some research has linked weighted vests to increased calorie burn4.

Bonus: Professional athletes love it. Omorpho's sleek vest is great for people of all fitness levels, but it’s an added perk that the vest is also approved (and loved!) by professional female athletes and olympians like Vashti Cunningham, Ajla Tomljanović, and Annie Kunz.

It's on the pricey side at $279, but hear me out: The Omorpho G-Vest is totally worth the investment. It's a simple yet effective way to add resistance to any workout, and it's a great choice for women of all fitness levels.

After testing the vest for just one week, I noticed a significant improvement in my posture and form—and I've started seeing faster results. Whether I'm walking, running, or weight training, I can feel my body pushing harder during every workout when I wear the vest.

Since adding the Omorpho G-Vest to my workouts, I feel so much stronger. I love the challenge it adds to every exercise, and I've even seen improvements in my form, posture, and confidence.