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Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it’s not a cure-all

By Kristen Marie Beavers, Research Professor of Health and Exercise Science, Wake Forest University

Health and fitness trends come and go, and many fads don’t deliver on their promises – remember vibrating belts or sauna suits? Today, weighted vests, made from sturdy fabrics like nylon and filled with iron sand or small weights, are gaining widespread use. Here’s what to know about them:

Weighted vests have…

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