Meet Your Body
Join physical therapist, women's health expert, Pilates Teacher, mom of two, and coffee lover Jessica Valant as she brings her signature combination of expertise, science based research and compassion to the world of women's health and aging. The Meet Your Body Podcast will topics to help women feel strong, safe and secure in their bodies in all seasons of life. Jessica will use education and knowledge, uplifting stories, actionable strategies and compassion to address things like perimenopause and menopause, endometriosis, hysterectomy, prolapse, infertility, the aging process, exercise, how to advocate for yourself and more. Join us as Jessica shares her own journey with these issues and ultimately provides a guide for aging and living as an empowered and strong woman.
Meet Your Body
Weighted Walking Vests - Should you be using one?
Weighted walking vests are extremely popular right now, especially for perimenopausal and post menopausal women looking at options for strength and bone health. But what exactly is a weighted vest and what does it do?
In today's episode of Meet Your Body, physical therapist and women's health expert Jessica discusses everything you need to know about weighted vests. You'll learn:
- What a weighted vest is
- How to chose the right one for you
- How to incorporate it into your workout routine
- The benefits of using a weighted vest
- Whether weighted vests actually help prevent osteoporosis
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
⚫︎ Weighted vest Jessica uses: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081JL5RF3/?tag=jessicavala03-20
⚫︎ Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast
⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com
⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and membership:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited
⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates
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Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.