Summary:
- Wearing a weighted vest can help improve bone and muscle health, especially as people age. The extra weight puts stress on the bones and muscles, which helps them grow stronger.
- Researchers found that people who wore weighted vests for just 2 hours per day saw significant increases in bone density and muscle mass over a 6-month period.
- Weighted vests are a simple and effective way for older adults to maintain strong bones and muscles, which can help prevent falls and fractures as they get older.