Is wearing a weighted vest actually helping or is it just another wellness trend preying on women in perimenopause?

In this episode of the Functionally Speaking podcast, we’re unpacking the very hot topic of weighted vests and why they’re suddenly everywhere. We break down where this trend came from, what the research doesn’t say, and why social media is once again skipping over the nuance in favor of buzzwords and biohacks.

In this episode, we cover:

• 02:13 The problem with the weighted vest trend on social media
• 03:37 Common misconceptions and where proper use actually matters
• 07:40 When it does make sense for certain clients and how to know
• 08:00 The link between burnout, high-achieving women, and exercise culture
• 09:00 Why adding weight to your walk could be hurting
• 11:00 Bone health basics (and why the false sense of security is dangerous)
• 12:30 What actually works for building bone density
• 14:00 Why weightlifting is almost always the better choice
• 15:35 One use case that might make sense + a teaser for next week's episode

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