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How a Weighted Vest Can Help Keep the Weight Off After You Lose It
Category: Health
Duration: 00:17:08
Publish Date: 2025-11-24 10:00:00
Description:

Weighted vests seem to be the next fitness gimmick, but do they actually work?


In this episode, I break down the science behind weighted vests and why they can be a powerful tool for women over 40 looking to boost fat loss, metabolism, and everyday calorie burn.


I also dive into what the research really says about how adding just 5–10% of your body weight can help increase NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis), preserve muscle as you lose fat, and even support bone health over time.

What you’ll learn:


(01:54) The main reason your resting metabolic rate drops after losing weight.

(02:45) How a 2025 study found that wearing a weighted vest can help preserve metabolism during weight loss.

(03:37) What Peter Attia pointed out about potential movement reduction when wearing vests—and why it matters.

(04:18) The study’s results showing that weighted vests reduce metabolic slowdown without additional workouts.

(05:47) How non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) accounts for up to 30% of your daily energy burn.

(07:11) How to safely start using a weighted vest—beginning with just 5% of your body weight.

(09:12) Why combining a weighted vest with resistance training and protein intake helps maintain long-term results.


Weighted vests aren’t a gimmick—they’re a practical, science-backed strategy for women who want to move smarter, not harder.


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Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/weightedvest

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