Hot Take on Weighted Vest for Menopause : Terrific or Trash?
Description
Weighted vests are all over the internet right now—hailed by some as the holy grail of menopausal fitness and dismissed by others as a dangerous gimmick. So what’s the truth?
In this episode, I dive into the research (spoiler: it’s a lot less flashy than Instagram claims) and give you my unfiltered hot take on whether weight vests are worth your time—or just another piece of equipment destined for the garage.
We’ll cover:
What the science really says about vests and bone density
Whether they improve cardiovascular health (or just make you sweaty)
Surprising benefits like balance, posture, and leg power
Who might genuinely benefit from a vest—and who should skip it
Why strength training still reigns supreme for bone health and aging well
If you’re weight-vest curious, I’ll help you decide whether it’s a tool worth adding to your routine—or one you can happily pass on.
🎧 Tune in for the full breakdown, my own experience walking the lake with Argo in a vest, and why sometimes the feeling of getting stronger matters just as much as the science.
Research and Resources:
FIT AFTER 40 Small-Group Personal Training Waitlist
Hot Take On Under-Desk Treadmills
Long-term Exercise Using Weighted Vests Prevents Hip Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women
Quality of Life Research
Weighted Vest Use or Resistance Exercise to Offset Weight Loss–Associated Bone Loss in Older Adults
JAMA Network Randomized Clinical Trial
Metabolic Costs of Walking with Weighted Vests
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