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Weighted Vests and Grip Strength: Useful Tools or Just Another Fitness Trend?

Weighted Vests and Grip Strength: Useful Tools or Just Another Fitness Trend?

Update: 2025-06-11
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In this episode, I talk about two trending topics in fitness: the use of weighted vests to support bone density and the significance of grip strength as a marker of longevity. I highlight the importance of understanding the context behind research and caution against the oversimplified fitness advice that often circulates on social media. I discuss how weighted vests can benefit sedentary individuals and explain the link between grip strength and overall body strength. Ultimately, I advocate for a more holistic approach to fitness, rather than focusing too narrowly on individual metrics.


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00:00 Introduction to Social Media Trends in Fitness

01:15 Exploring the Hype Around Weighted Vests

07:40 The Importance of Grip Strength and Longevity


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Weighted Vests and Grip Strength: Useful Tools or Just Another Fitness Trend?

Weighted Vests and Grip Strength: Useful Tools or Just Another Fitness Trend?

Andy Vincent