<s>[INST] Will a weighted vest help me build bone? [/INST] The evidence for using a weighted vest exercise program to improve bone mineral density or prevent skeletal fractures in women and men is uncertain. Larger studies of older adults with low bone density or osteoporosis over a longer follow up time are needed to determine whether weighted vest exercise will lead to beneficial.
A weighted vest may not be safe for those who have had spine fracture, spine surgery or have high risk of breaking a bone. To prevent injury, before using a weighted vest consult with a healthcare professional or exercise specialist with expertise in osteoporosis to better understand if this may be a good option for you. Source: Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation. Link: https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/patients/patient-support/faq/. Field: Rheumatology. Disease: Ostoeporosis </s>