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Weighted Walking Vests - Should you be using one?


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Weighted walking vests are extremely popular right now, especially for perimenopausal and post menopausal women looking at options for strength and bone health. But what exactly is a weighted vest and what does it do?

In today's episode of Meet Your Body, physical therapist and women's health expert Jessica discusses everything you need to know about weighted vests. You'll learn:

- What a weighted vest is

- How to chose the right one for you

- How to incorporate it into your workout routine

- The benefits of using a weighted vest

- Whether weighted vests actually help prevent osteoporosis

Listen in!


Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Weighted vest Jessica uses: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081JL5RF3/?tag=jessicavala03-20

⚫︎ Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and membership:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates

⚫︎ Jessica Valant women's health and fitness app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

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