Welcome to the Movement Logic Podcast, with yoga teacher and strength coach Laurel Beversdorf, and physical therapist Dr. Sarah Court. With over 30 years combined experience in the yoga, movement and physical therapy worlds, we believe in strong ideas, loosely held – which means we’re not hyping outdated movement concepts. Instead, we’re here with up-to-date and cutting-edge tools, evidence and ideas to help you as a mover and a teacher. Music: Makani by Scandinavianz & AXM
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Welcome to the Movement Logic Podcast, with yoga teacher and strength coach Laurel Beversdorf, and physical therapist Dr. Sarah Court. With over 30 years combined experience in the yoga, movement and physical therapy worlds, we believe in strong ideas, loosely held – which means we’re not hyping outdated movement concepts. Instead, we’re here with up-to-date and cutting-edge tools, evidence and ideas to help you as a mover and a teacher. Music: Makani by Scandinavianz & AXM
In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, Dr. Sarah Court, PT, delves into the trend of walking with weighted vests to improve bone density, especially among perimenopausal and menopausal women.
She reviews multiple long-term and short-term studies on the subject, comparing the effectiveness of weighted vests in bone metabolism, bone mineral density, and balance improvement. Sarah argues that while weighted vests do not significantly impact bone density for most people, they could be beneficial for balance and cardiovascular endurance, especially for the deconditioned or frail.
She also discusses the importance of proper exercise regimens like progressive overload and impact training for bone growth. The episode concludes with practical advice on when a weighted vest might be suitable.
00:43 The Weighted Vest Trend in Menopause Marketing
02:38 Debunking the Myths: Evidence on Weighted Vests
06:10 Research Study: Long-term Exercise with Weighted Vests
13:08 Research Study: Walking Exercise with and without Weighted Vests
17:48 Research Study: Short-term Aerobic Exercise with Weighted Vests
23:45 Conclusion: The Real Benefits of Weighted Vests
28:51 Final Thoughts
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References:
37 Plyometrics - Get More Bang For Your Bones [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movement-logic-strong-opinions-loosely-held/id1614469934?i=1000609594714]
38 Got Bones? Yoga Asana Isn't Enough [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movement-logic-strong-opinions-loosely-held/id1614469934?i=1000610717217]
51 Persistent Myths About Osteoporosis [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movement-logic-strong-opinions-loosely-held/id1614469934?i=1000625352316]
53 Your Bones Are Bored [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movement-logic-strong-opinions-loosely-held/id1614469934?i=1000626903114]
84 Trick or Truth: 6 Ways to Spot Osteoporosis Misinformation [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movement-logic-strong-opinions-loosely-held/id1614469934?i=1000675874092]
91 LIFTMOR, Not Less: An Interview With Professor Belinda Beck [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movement-logic-strong-opinions-loosely-held/id1614469934?i=1000696118548]
96 Bone Density Grifters: Introducing the Grift-O-Meter! [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movement-logic-strong-opinions-loosely-held/id1614469934?i=1000704567193]
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Long-term Exercise Using Weighted Vests Prevents Hip Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10995045/]
Weighted Vest Exercise Improves Indices of Fall Risk in Older Women [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9467434/]
A Comparison between the Effects of the Walking Exercise with and without Weighted Vests on Bone Resorption and Health-Related Physical Fitness in the Working Women [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22338922/]
Effects of short-term aerobic exercise with and without external loading on bone metabolism and balance in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22441962/]
Movement Logic: Strong Opinions, Loosely Held
Welcome to the Movement Logic Podcast, with yoga teacher and strength coach Laurel Beversdorf, and physical therapist Dr. Sarah Court. With over 30 years combined experience in the yoga, movement and physical therapy worlds, we believe in strong ideas, loosely held – which means we’re not hyping outdated movement concepts. Instead, we’re here with up-to-date and cutting-edge tools, evidence and ideas to help you as a mover and a teacher. Music: Makani by Scandinavianz & AXM
