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Why Women Should Wear Weighted Vests

  • Amanda Gebhardt Fitzgerald
  • Jun 20
  • 2 min read

Did you know that something as simple as a weighted vest can upgrade your entire fitness game?


Here’s why women of all ages are embracing them:

  • Boosts strength and endurance

  • Supports bone density (hello, osteoporosis prevention!)

  • Increases calorie burn during everyday movement

  • Improves posture and body awareness


It’s not just for athletes — it’s for every woman who wants to age strong, move better, and feel more powerful in her body.


Here Are The Top Benefits of Weighted Vest Walking


  • Elevate your heart rate without running

  • Engage core and back muscles

  • Help preserve lean muscle mass

  • Enhance weight loss results

  • Strengthen bones and joints over time


Weighted Vests and Hormones: What Women Need to Know


Hormones change — strength doesn’t have to fade.


As women go through perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause, we naturally lose bone density and muscle mass.


Resistance training (even bodyweight + vest) is a game-changer:


  • Reduces fall risk

  • Stimulates bone growth

  • Supports insulin sensitivity

  • Helps balance mood and sleep


Adding a vest to your daily movement can offer gentle, hormone-friendly resistance.


Common Mistakes with Weighted Vests (And How to Avoid Them)


Wearing a weighted vest is simple… but doing it wrong can cause discomfort or injury.


Here’s what to avoid:


  1. Wearing a vest that’s too heavy (start light!)

  2. Poor posture while walking

  3. Wearing it too long too soon

  4. Skipping warm-up or cooldown

  5. Not balancing with strength/stretching routines


DO: Start with short walks, focus on posture, and increase gradually. Remember, consistency is key - it doesn't work unless you walk and wear it often!


Look for: adjustable straps, breathable fabric, and weight distribution across shoulders/core (not just chest).


Now get out there and walk!

 
 
 

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