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If Perimenopause Has Changed Your Body
As oestrogen falls through perimenopause, women tend to lose muscle and bone faster, and weight often starts settling around the middle even when nothing else has changed. The advice from health experts is consistent: keep moving, add resistance, and include weight-bearing exercise. RUKVEST® adds gentle, even load to the walking you already do, so every step asks a little more of your muscles.
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Clip it on for the dog walk, the school run, the trip to the shops or a lap of the block after work. RUKVEST® turns movement you are already doing into a weighted workout, with no class times, no gym floor and no extra hour to find in your day. It comes in 3kg, 5kg, 8kg and 11kg, so you can start light and build up. If you have osteoporosis, osteopenia, a pelvic floor concern or an injury, check with your GP or physio first.
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Most weighted vests end up in the cupboard because they are uncomfortable. RUKVEST® is different: the weight is in the vest itself, a soft weighted gel made from iron sand suspended in gel. It moulds to the shape of your body, spreads the load evenly front and back, and has no hard blocks or bulky chest pockets to dig in. Wrapped in a soft, breathable lycra shell, it is comfortable enough to wear for your whole walk, and that is what turns it into a habit.
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There is no magic in a vest. The benefit comes from doing more of what research already supports: regular weight-bearing movement and resistance that builds over time. RUKVEST® simply makes that easier to do consistently. Angelique Clark, a Sports Dietitian who works with perimenopausal women: “I have been so impressed with the comfort and feel of the RUKVEST. The 8kg has definitely added a challenge to my regular walks and my clients are loving it too!”
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Carrying extra load asks more of your legs, glutes, core and upper back, so the same walk becomes harder work and uses more energy. Many customers tell us they stand taller and feel stronger through the day, and it is a change they end up recommending to their friends.*
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Try RUKVEST® with 60 day returns
The easiest way to add strength work to your week through perimenopause. An award-winning Australian weighted vest that:
The everyday weighted vest, designed in Australia.
Put it on, adjust it, go for your walk.
If in doubt, go lighter. You can make a light walk harder, but you can't make a heavy one easier.
Start with 5 to 10% of your body weight.
Example: a 70kg woman would start at 3.5kg to 7kg depending on her current fitness. Ready for more later? Trade in your vest for $80 credit through our trade-up program.
A different path
RUKVEST® is fitness equipment, not a medical treatment. It makes the strength and weight-bearing movement you should be doing easier to fit into a busy week.
| Feature | RUKVEST® | Gym membership |
|---|---|---|
| How you do it | On your usual walk | Drive there |
| Membership | Not needed | Required |
| Class times | None | Book ahead |
| Fits the school run | Yes | No |
| Adds resistance | Yes | Yes |
| What it costs | From $159, once | Varies |
RUKVEST® is fitness equipment and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or condition. Speak with your GP, physiotherapist or an accredited exercise physiologist before starting a new exercise program, particularly if you have osteoporosis, osteopenia, a pelvic floor condition, or back or joint concerns.
“Such a great design for women, as we don't need any more weight at our chest! From hikes, walks with friends, to everyday dog walks I've got it on. It's just a no brainer for me as it effortlessly adds a bit of intensity to something I already do!” Real RUKVEST® customer. Individual results vary.
"Super happy with my 8kg vest. I'm 60kg and 160cm tall and feel it's really helping build my muscle tone in my mid 40s without trying."
"I am 55 with knees that are not up for running anymore but this has been a great way to raise the heart rate just walking. I love the easiness of it!"
"I thought I would fatigue using a weighted vest for the first time but this is just comfortable, easy to get on and off and not bulky or ugly. Great vest for women."
For most women, yes, when you start light and build up gradually. Keep the load at 5 to 10% of your body weight, wear it snug, and stop if you feel pain. If you have osteoporosis, osteopenia, pelvic floor symptoms, or back or joint issues, talk to your GP or physio before you start.
If you have been inactive, start around 5% of your body weight. If you already exercise, around 10%. For a 70kg woman that is roughly 3.5kg to 7kg. If in doubt, go lighter. When you are ready for more, our trade-up program gives you $80 credit towards a heavier vest.
It can help as part of the bigger picture. Walking with extra load increases the energy your body uses on that walk and makes your muscles work harder. Results depend on consistency, nutrition, sleep and your individual health, so pair it with sensible eating and regular strength work.
Cheaper vests are usually filled with loose sand or iron pellets in pockets, which can shift, sag and press into you. RUKVEST® uses weighted gel built into the vest itself, so the weight stays evenly spread front and back and moves with you. It is designed to be comfortable enough for everyday wear, with a 12 month warranty.
Clip it on for the walk you already take. An award-winning Australian weighted vest for strength, posture and energy through perimenopause.*
