288. Weighted Vest Training for Runners: Helpful or Harmful? What You Need to Know with Coach Cat

<p dir="ltr">Should you run or walk with a weighted vest to get stronger or faster? Or is it just another social media fitness fad that can lead to injury?</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, Dr. Duane Scotti sits down with <a href="https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/catbio">Coach Cat</a> from the Spark Healthy Runner team to break down the science behind weighted vest training for runners. </p> <p dir="ltr">Together, they uncover what fitness influencers often get wrong and explain when (and how) a weighted vest might actually be helpful — and when it can do more harm than good.</p> <p dir="ltr">You'll learn:</p> <p dir="ltr">- Whether weighted vests really help with bone density, weight loss, or speed</p> <p dir="ltr">- Why runners over 40 should be cautious before adding extra load</p> <p dir="ltr">- The truth behind "1 pound adds 4 pounds of pressure" on your joints</p> <p dir="ltr">- Safe alternatives to build strength without increasing injury risk</p> <p dir="ltr">- A simple, ev...