Do you want to know whether wearing a weighted vest could help prevent bone loss, improve bone density, or support your overall bone health? That’s what I’m going to discuss in today’s episode.
Join me as I break down the latest research, including studies that explore the effectiveness of weighted vests for osteoporosis and bone density improvement. I’m sharing my personal experience with weighted vests and whether they made a difference for my bone health.
I also give a quick demo of how a weighted vest works and what to look for if you’re considering incorporating one into your fitness routine.
Stay tuned and don’t forget to share this with someone who could benefit from improving their bone health!
“Enjoy your walks, and then when you do your exercise, at least twice a week, do the resistance training, do the strength training. And you’re going to make a big difference.“
~ Margie Bissinger
In this episode:
[00:45] – Wolff’s Law and why bones need force to stay strong
[01:15] – Study 1: Long-term exercise using weighted vests prevents hip bone loss in postmenopausal women
[03:58] – Study 2: Effects of exercise training with weighted vests on bone turnover and isokinetic strength
[06:23] – Study 3: A randomized trial of weighted vest use in ambulatory older adults
[09:06] – Study 4: Weighted vest use or resistance exercise to offset weight loss-associated bone loss in older adults
[11:23] – Are weighted vests good for bone health? What does the research say?
[15:10] – My personal take on using a weighted vest for bone health
[18:38] – Final thoughts: Should you invest in a weighted vest?
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