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Weighted training is booming and RUKVEST is leading the charge. With its innovative weighted gel technology and bounce-free comfort, RUKVEST helps clients train harder, jump safer and build bone density. Learn how PTs and gyms can use it to boost results, run RUKCLUB events and stand out from the competition.

You want to add weight to your routine for bone health, fitness, or functional strength. You know both weighted backpacks and weighted vests work. But which one is actually right for you? The honest answer: They're both good. They just do different things. And understanding those differences will help you pick the tool that actually fits your life.

You've had your bone density scan. The results say "osteopenia." You google it. You panic. Then you see "osteoporosis" mentioned and get even more confused. They sound like the same thing. They're not. And the difference matters - especially when you're deciding whether a weighted vest is the right move.

Bone loss doesn’t wait until menopause — it starts years earlier. During perimenopause, falling estrogen accelerates bone density decline, making this the most important time to start bone-loading exercise. Weighted movement, like walking with a comfortable vest, helps strengthen bones, improve posture, and maintain long-term mobility.

After about age 35, our bone density naturally starts to decline, and that process speeds up after menopause. The great news? You don’t need to become a gym junkie or start leaping onto boxes to support your bones. Small, intentional impact movements (yes, even light jumping!) and a simple tool like a weighted vest can make a difference.

Let’s break down how this works, and how to do it safely, even if you’re not super sporty.

Walking with a weighted vest can be a powerful way to support your body through perimenopause. Learn how this simple form of resistance training boosts bone strength, metabolism, and emotional balance – helping you feel stronger and more in control every day.