I purchased this belt -- the 20 pound one. Shipping was $12.
http://www.power-systems.com/nav/closeup.aspx?c=5&g=2188&Weighted/BeltsI LOVE IT!!! I LOVE IT!! The belt is comfortable to wear -- it doesn't bind or pinch. There is a long velcro strap so it really cinches in place. The outside of the belt has 10 pouches that hold 2 pound sand packs. This week I started out with only 6 pounds & let me tell you, I could feel the difference! I was actually a little surprised at how much I felt it while walking a flat area. You know how your fitness shoes grab at the ground if you don't lift your feet? Well, I discovered that I shuffle my feet alot. I also seemed to naturally want to stand taller & hold my gut in while wearing this belt -- something that I have to really concentrate on otherwise.
As for hills, this is just what I needed! It really adds punch to those up-hills! Huff, puff, huff, puff! I suspect it will be another two weeks before I go up to 8 pounds & honestly, I'm not sure I'll ever use all 20#, but for the $10 difference in price the 20 pounder is the way to go.
Excellent fitness purchase!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: