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Suggestions for an adjustable weighted vest for bone strengthening?

Posted by fiesty76 @fiesty76, Jan 23, 2021

I think it was a member of this forum who mentioned having a vest that could have added weights added. If so, could that person or others who have one recommend a specific brand of vest to purchase? I am off Reclast at present for my osteoporosis and am interested in add more weight bearing help. Thank you.

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anne905 | @anne905 | Sep 11 2:22pm
In reply to @19kcm56 "I purchased a Hyperwear Pro weighted vest in 2012. I decided on this vest because of..." + (show)
@19kcm56

I purchased a Hyperwear Pro weighted vest in 2012. I decided on this vest because of Margaret Martin's review.
https://melioguide.com/products/hyperwear-weighted-vest/
However, I stopped wearing the vest because I began to read conflicting information about using a weighted vest.
One of the concerns was that the vest can cause a forward flexion of the back which isn't good for osteoporosis. Recently, I had an appointment with a Mayo Clinic Endocrinologist and he said I could wear one. His answer surprised me because of my severe osteoporosis. My L1 & L2 T-scores are both -4.5. I am going to look into this further and maybe start with very low weights again.

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I love wearing my best. It’s well balanced, and the jeres no forward flexion. Maybe it’s the ‘type’ of vest. Mine was recommended on the Better Bones website.

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meri8181 | @meri8181 | Sep 12 1:27pm

I too have started wearing a weighted belt in the pool for jumping and a vest for walking/intermittent jogging. I use 5-6 lbs on land for 2-3 miles.
I also try to do 100 squats (broken into segments of 20 or 30 at a time).
So far all is fine but my knees do ache the following day so I’m putting on my knee supports.
Not on medication, yet. Although I’m advised to.
Cutting back some on sugar and alcohol.
Taking NativePath Bone Health collagen daily (with fortibone).
I will check after the new year I’d anything’s improved.
I am just over the border of osteopenia .

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