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How a Weighted Vest Can Help Keep the Weight Off After You Lose It
Manage episode 520983741 series 122023
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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1276 episodes
Manage episode 520983741 series 122023
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.
Love the podcast? Here’s what to do:
Subscribe to the podcast.
Leave a review.
Text a screenshot to me at 813-565-2627 and wait for a personal reply because your voice is so important to me.
Want to listen to the show completely ad-free?
Go to http://subscribetojj.com
Click “TRY FREE” and start your ad-free journey today!
When you’re ready, enjoy the VIP experience for just $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year (save 17%!)
Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/weightedvest
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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