We Don't Guess. We Test.
KILOGEAR was developed through years of research, field testing, and medical collaboration to ensure it delivers real results, safely and consistently. Every product is evaluated for effectiveness, comfort, biomechanics, and long-term use. From movement to durability, we evaluate what matters so you can trust what you wear.
GROUNDED IN PROVEN SCIENCE
KILOGEAR harnesses decades of research proving resistance weight training’s benefits for athletes, especially youth. Leading organizations like the American College of Sports Medicine and National Strength and Conditioning Association confirm that supervised resistance training boosts strength by 30-50%, reduces sports injury risk by up to 50%, and enhances bone health and confidence in young athletes. Our micro loading weight systems apply these proven principles for safe, effective training
What We Test For
Performance means something different at every age. We test for all of it—from strength and speed to posture and daily energy, ensuring KILOGEAR supports athletes and active individuals across their lifespan.
Calorie Burn & Energy Output
KILOGEAR increases workload without disrupting your routine, so every step, practice, or daily activity burns more energy. We measure metabolic impact across various movements and intensities.
Muscle Activation Across the Body
KILOGEAR targets both large and stabilizing muscles, as well as ligaments and tendons promoting safe strength development for youth, performance breakthroughs for adults, and muscle maintenance for seniors.
Posture & Movement Mechanics
Strategically distributed resistance encourages upright posture, core engagement, and smoother joint control—essential for young athletes, aging joints, and everyone in between.
Mobility & Range of Motion
KILOGEAR moves with you. We ensure full freedom of motion so users of any age can walk, stretch, sprint, or squat without restriction.
Safety & Injury Prevention Support
Built for life. Our gear is wear-tested, sweat-tested, and wash-tested to withstand rigorous use while remaining comfortable and gentle on sensitive skin.
Durability, Washability & Skin Comfort
KILOGEAR is designed to support healthy training and joint stability, potentially reducing injury risk for kids, athletes, and older adults.
How We Test
Every product we make is tested for real-life impact. From kids on the move to seniors staying strong, we test where it matters most—in the world our customers actually live in. We have failed more fabrics, more weight configurations, more designs that you can imagine. Our process is rigorous, controlled, and built around real-world use. We combine science, structure, and real-life feedback.
Internal Testing Protocols
We run our gear through a controlled set of in-house evaluations to assess resistance effectiveness, weight balance, comfort, and durability. These internal benchmarks help us validate performance across ages and use cases.
Expert Testing & Review
Our testing approach is shaped by years of collaboration with medical professionals, performance advisors, and developmental specialists. They help us ensure that our gear works with the body, not against it, no matter your age or ability.
Real-World Testing & Iteration
We put our gear on real people, of all ages, goals, and ability levels, and let them live in it. Every version of KILOGEAR is shaped by what we learn in the field—refined by feedback and rebuilt to perform better.
Proven Results
Our claims are backed by rigorous testing and peer-reviewed research. Below are key performance outcomes from KILOGEAR’s studies, demonstrating measurable improvements in speed, strength, endurance, and injury prevention.
7-12% improvement in sprint times
Data from high school, collegiate and post college athletes; 6.7% faster 20-yard sprint times (KILOGEAR internal testing).
9-13% increase in explosive power
Data from both youth, high school and college athletes; up to 20% higher vertical jump power (KILOGEAR internal testing).
Up to 30% increase in power output
NFL combine athletes showed 30% power increase; bench press reps improved by 40.91% (KILOGEAR internal testing).
Designed to support joint stability and muscle balance, potentially reducing injury risk
Aligned with research showing resistance training reduces youth injury risk by up to 50% (Journal of Sports Medicine, 2023; ACSM, 2009; AHA, 2023). Professional baseball teams report using KILOGEAR to enhance joint stability.
100% of participants burned more calories, with 33-43% average increase
48% higher EPOC in team sport athletes; all participants showed 20-70% increased calorie expenditure during walking (43% average) and running (33% average) (KILOGEAR internal testing).
28% longer time to fatigue
High-intensity interval testing with distance runners (KILOGEAR internal testing).
100% of participants warmed up faster, with up to 87% reduction in warm-up time
Athletes reached optimal readiness in as little as 3 minutes vs. 23 minutes without KILOGEAR (KILOGEAR internal testing).
100% of participants rated KILOGEAR comfortable during active use
All tested athletes reported KILOGEAR as comfortable during VO2 testing, training activities like sprints, agility drills, and daily wear (KILOGEAR internal and external testing).
100% of participants rated KILOGEAR as no harder than training without it
Despite higher workload, participants reported similar or only slightly increased RPE, indicating harder work without added perceived effort (KILOGEAR internal testing).
We believe in science you can trust. Our performance claims for calorie burn and heart rate are validated through extensive third-party VO2 testing conducted by independent organizations. These rigorous, controlled experiments measure how KILOGEAR enhances energy expenditure and cardiovascular intensity across activities like walking, running, etc... Conducted in standardized environments with diverse participants (male and female, various fitness levels), our tests ensure accurate, reliable results. By partnering with sports science experts, we deliver data that parents and athletes can rely on, proving KILOGEAR’s impact for all ages.
KILOGEAR is designed with your child’s safety and comfort in mind, helping them build strength and confidence without feeling overwhelmed. Backed by third-party testing and developed with input from sports medicine experts, our gear is comfortable for 100% of testers and feels no harder to use than regular training, ensuring kids can train effectively while staying safe and supported. From baseball to soccer, KILOGEAR grows with your athlete, promoting healthy development and injury prevention support for their sports journey, as supported by leading organizations like the American College of Sports Medicine and National Strength and Conditioning Association.
We believe in science you can trust. Our performance claims for calorie burn and heart rate are validated through extensive third-party VO2 testing conducted by independent organizations. These rigorous, controlled experiments measure how KILOGEAR enhances energy expenditure and cardiovascular intensity across activities like walking, running, etc... Conducted in standardized environments with diverse participants (male and female, various fitness levels), our tests ensure accurate, reliable results. By partnering with sports science experts, we deliver data that parents and athletes can rely on, proving KILOGEAR’s impact for all ages.
KILOGEAR is designed with your child’s safety and comfort in mind, helping them build strength and confidence without feeling overwhelmed. Backed by third-party testing and developed with input from sports medicine experts, our gear is comfortable for 100% of testers and feels no harder to use than regular training, ensuring kids can train effectively while staying safe and supported. From baseball to soccer, KILOGEAR grows with your athlete, promoting healthy development and injury prevention support for their sports journey, as supported by leading organizations like the American College of Sports Medicine and National Strength and Conditioning Association.
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Footnotes
Disclaimer: Results from wearing KILOGEAR may vary based on individual factors like age, fitness level, training consistency, training intensity and the amount of KILOGEAR worn during activities. KILOGEAR’s performance claims are supported by internal and third-party studies conducted under controlled conditions. Injury prevention benefits are based on general resistance training research and user feedback, not KILOGEAR-specific clinical trials. Consult a healthcare professional before starting any new training program, especially for children or those with pre-existing conditions. KILOGEAR complements, but does not replace, professional coaching and medical advice. We’re committed to science-backed training—click below to explore the studies and data supporting our approach.
Youth Sport Injury Risk
Citation: Zwolski C, Quatman-Yates C, et al. Resistance training in youth: impacts on sports injury risk. Journal of Sports Medicine. 2023;10:11795441231211367. doi:10.1177/11795441231211367.
Explanation: This 2023 study shows that resistance training can reduce sports injury risk in youth by up to 50% by strengthening muscles and joints. Conducted by sports medicine experts, it highlights how programs like KILOGEAR’s micro-loading support safer athletic performance, helping young athletes stay healthy and active.
Youth Resistance Training Benefits
Citation: Faigenbaum AD, Kraemer WJ, et al. Youth resistance training: updated position statement paper from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2009;23(5 Suppl):S60-S79. doi:10.1519/JSC.0b013e31819df407.
Explanation: Published in 2009 by the American College of Sports Medicine and NSCA, this study confirms that supervised resistance training for kids boosts strength by 30-50%, improves bone health, and reduces injury risk. It supports KILOGEAR’s safe, effective design, helping young athletes build confidence and resilience.
Resistance Training for Health
Citation: American Heart Association. Resistance exercise training in individuals with and without cardiovascular disease: 2023 update. Circulation. 2023;147:217-229. doi:10.1161/CIR.0000000000001189.
Explanation: The American Heart Association’s 2023 report shows resistance training strengthens muscles, supports joint stability, and improves heart health with low risk for youth and adults. This research backs KILOGEAR’s approach, ensuring safe training that enhances overall wellness for athletes, including kids in sports like baseball and soccer.
Safe Training for Young Athletes
Citation: Lloyd RS, Faigenbaum AD, et al. Position statement on youth resistance training: the 2014 international consensus. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2014;48:498-505. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2013-092952.
Explanation: This 2014 global consensus from the NSCA states that resistance training reduces youth sports injuries by 33-50% and promotes strength and confidence. It endorses safe, supervised programs like KILOGEAR’s micro-loading, helping parents trust that their kids can train effectively without overexertion or risk.
Real-World Athlete Feedback
Citation: Professional baseball team feedback, KILOGEAR internal data, 2024.
Explanation: In 2024, professional baseball teams reported that KILOGEAR’s micro loading supports joint stability and muscle balance during training. This feedback shows how KILOGEAR’s design helps athletes, including youth, enhance performance and stay safer in sports, aligning with our mission to support active kids.
Youth Motor Performance
Citation: Behringer M, Vom Heede A, et al. Effects of resistance training in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2010;24(11):3030-3039. doi:10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181f4d828.
Explanation: This 2010 meta-analysis shows resistance training improves motor performance in youth, enhancing coordination and strength by 20-40%. Conducted by sports science experts, it supports KILOGEAR’s micro-loading, which promotes neuromuscular control, helping young athletes move better and reduce injury risk in sports like soccer and baseball.
Youth Bone Health
Citation: Myers AM, Beam NW, et al. Resistance training for children and adolescents: a review of benefits and safety. Sports Medicine. 2017;47(6):1059-1072. doi:10.1007/s40279-016-0647-7.
Explanation: This 2017 review highlights that resistance training increases bone mineral density by 1-3% in youth, supporting healthy skeletal growth. Published in Sports Medicine, it endorses KILOGEAR’s safe training approach, reassuring parents that their kids can build strong bones while staying active in sports without risk of injury.
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Want to Learn More?
Have questions about KILOGEAR’s testing, studies, or benefits for young athletes? Contact us for detailed information on how our micro-loading technology supports safe, effective training. Email support@kilogear.com to connect with our team and learn more.