Have you seen people walking around with weighted vests (maybe at the park or on social media) and wondered if it’s worth getting or if it's just a gimmick?
Have you seen people walking around with weighted vests (maybe at the park or on social media) and wondered if it’s worth getting or if it's just a gimmick?
Or maybe you’ve been told you’re at risk for osteopenia or osteoporosis and you wonder if a weighted vest might help, but you feel unsure where to start.
Here’s the thing: our bodies respond to what we ask of them. If we mostly sit, our muscles and bones get weaker. If we ask our body to move, especially with an additional load, it adapts by getting stronger.
Here’s the thing: our bodies respond to what we ask of them. If we mostly sit, our muscles and bones get weaker. If we ask our body to move, especially with an additional load, it adapts by getting stronger.
Walking is the simplest way to start. It’s free, easy to scale, and something almost everyone can do. A weighted vest is one way to gradually turn that everyday walk into a bone-strengthening tool.
If you’re new to walking for exercise, first build up to 30-minute walks with just your own body weight. Once that feels solid, then consider a vest. Some things to keep in mind when choosing a vest:
If you’re new to walking for exercise, first build up to 30-minute walks with just your own body weight. Once that feels solid, then consider a vest. Some things to keep in mind when choosing a vest:
