A new generation of resistance training vests.
Top Fitness Product 2009: MEN’S HEATH MAGAZINE
Product Description:
The Hyper Vest creates the effect of mass evenly distributed over the body’s core to create resistance. By adding weight to the core, you can engage in any movement with the additional resistance of the weights. This is body weight training at its best. Use the vest for sports performance training, tactical training for fire, police, and military, general fitness, and overall health, weight loss, and prevention of osteoporosis. The Hyper Vest is elastic around your chest in the horizontal plane, which allows full chest expansion and contraction for breathing while the weights stay in place. A breathable, wicking fabric and generous open side panels make the vest exceptionally comfortable. The vest is so thin, you can wear it under a shirt and no one would know. The Hyper Vest comes with a system of .25lb weights that can be added or removed depending on the exercise or activity being performed.
The Hyper-Vest posed some very unique challenges from an industrial design standpoint, research highlighted a niche in the market in terms of usability and wear-ability as it related to comfort, and the ability to wear such a garment when performing one’s specific sport or activity.
Competitor analysis indicated most weighted fitness vests are extremely bulky and constructed from materials that are not breathable making them hot and uncomfortable and not appropriate for wearing whilst performing a sport. Addressing these issues naturally drove the design process into a deeper analysis of different fabric properties and to the design of the actual weights and their distribution over the body. It became clear that the vest needed to be thin, flexible and that the weights should not move during physical activity.
In parallel to this functional investigation, aesthetic considerations for the product were initiated.
Inspiration was garnered from wet suit designs and other sports apparel categories that allowed for full freedom of movement. Hydration packs and sport protection products were investigated for potential fastening systems, hardware and materials.
The fashion differences between male and female equipment was scrutinized to develop a product strategy that would be successful in appealing to both sexes.
Initial 3D sketches defining shape and conceptual build
Material and vest detailing
Features:
Generously cut armholes and V-neck allow for full range of motion. Short waist increases freedom of movement. Cinching drawstring at waist and sides provide a secure fit and adjustability for all sizes, builds, and compression requirements. Adjustable weight pocket system allows you to double the weight in each pocket.
Booster Box – 5lbs of additional weight
Packaging POS Design and implimentation
“The best weight vest we have found.” – Men’s Health Magazine
“Best ever and I have tried them all over the years. Wearing the Hyper Vest adds another dimension. Has been a very positive addition, significantly raised the intensity.” – Vern Gambetta, Hyper Wear Advisor and Functional Sports Training Specialist
“The Hyper Vest PRO weight vest just works best. Overloading real movement in practice results in gains in speed and power output when it counts.” – Kevin Yoxall, Auburn University Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, 2010 Football Champions
“I have never seen or used a weight vest like the Hyper Vest PRO. It stays tight, comfortable and cool on my body enabling me to increase my bodyweight while training. It makes adding resistance to my workouts effortless and I would recommend it to any track and field athlete who is looking to take the next step.” – Trey Hardee, US Olympic decathlete and gold medal winner in the 2009 and 2011 World Championships
“I often wear a Hyper Vest PRO during a trail run or speed work on the track. Just six pounds added to my body weight is actually quite challenging and it definitely has helped increase my leg strength.” – James Cotter, Pro-Triathlete
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