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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2025 · 27 MIN

Weighted Vests: Benefits, Risks, and the Real Science Behind the Trend - Zora Benhamou

from Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

Are you considering buying one of those weighted vests you see all the menopause influencers wearing these days? Then this episode is for you, because we are going to see if weighted vests really are the secret fitness and bone remodeling weapon they're hyped up to be... or just another overblown trend? I'm breaking down the pros and cons of weighted vests, who might actually benefit, who should steer clear, and how to use them safely if you decide to give it a try. We cover: The pros and cons of using a weighted vest How weighted vests may support bone density and muscle strength Cardiovascular and calorie-burning benefits (and limitations) Important risks for joints, posture, and injuries Special considerations for hip and knee replacements What the science actually says about effectiveness Whether it's worth the money or just trendy hype Tips for safely getting started with a weighted vest   REVERSE OSTEOPOROSIS: https://youtu.be/JRrd52WsmXI?si=aEgnrkHA8zIAldl_ Give thanks to our sponsors: Qualia senolytics and brain supplements. 15% off with code ZORA here.  Try BEAM minerals at 20% off with code ZORA here.http://beamminerals.com/ZORA Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 10% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Get Magnesium Breakthrough by Bioptimizers. 10% discount with code HACKMYAGE at https://bioptimizers.com/hackmyage Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2685556&u=4476154&m=102446&urllink=&afftrack= Join ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before May 1, 2025 to win a bottle of Accelerated Health iodine and Essential Amino Acids! 10% off with code ZORA at AcceleratedHealth.com   Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠   

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