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5 Reasons Women In Menopause Are Switching To Puria For Weight Bearing Exercise

By Janice G. | Menopause & Midlife

June 13, 2026

Summary: Women in menopause can lose up to 20% of their bone density in the first 5 to 7 years following menopause. Being proactive about preserving bone density is what prevents future of fractures and broken bones. Fortunately, Puria was designed as a simple way to help women in menopause by adding a weighted load to everyday weight-bearing activities like walking.  Here are five compelling reasons women are switching to Puria.

1.  Preserves Bone Density

Puria preserves bone density by adding external weight that increases gravitational force on your skeleton during movement. This mechanical stress signals bone-building cells in your spine and hips to reinforce and maintain bone structure. Additionally, the vest forces muscles to work harder, creating a stronger physical pull on the bones that further stimulates bone maintenance.

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2. Builds Muscle Mass

Menopause is often accompanied by a decrease in lean muscle mass. Wearing Puria while you go on your daily walks or errand runs forces your core and leg muscles to work harder, helping to preserve strength and build muscle mass.

3. Improves Balance and Prevents Falls

A primary driver of injury in menopausal women with low bone mass is the risk of falling. Puria adds weight to the upper torso, which forces the body to adjust and engage stabilizing muscles in the core and lower body. Regularly walking with this added resistance improves neuromuscular coordination, balance, and postural control, ultimately reducing the likelihood of taking a dangerous fall.

4. Enhancing Cardio Without Joint Impact

High-impact activities like running can sometimes aggravate joint pain or arthritis. Puria adds an aerobic challenge to low-impact activities like walking or stair-climbing, allowing you to boost your heart rate safely.

5. Maximizing Workout Convenience

Whether you have a busy schedule or hate going to the gym, a Puria is an efficient fitness hack. It seamlessly upgrades walks or even everyday chores, without requiring a trip to the gym or the need to learn new, complicated exercises.
Puria Weighted Vest
Puria Weighted Vest
Puria Weighted Vest
Puria Weighted Vest
Puria Weighted Vest
Puria Weighted Vest

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The simplest way to start fighting against bone density & muscle loss.

Which weight should I get?

Start with 10% of your body weight. 

 

That's the rule.

 

It's not arbitrary. It's the sweet spot where your body is being challenged enough to adapt without overloading your joints or burning you out in week one.

 

Here's exactly where that puts you:

 

150 lbs → start with the 12 or 16 lb

180 lbs → start with the 20 lb

200 lbs and up, or already training regularly → start with the 20 or 30 lb

Is there science to back Puria helping preserve bone density in menopause?

Yes, there is 25 years of research to back weighted vest!

 

A landmark study published in the Journal of Gerontology followed postmenopausal women over five years and found that long-term weighted vest exercise significantly prevented hip bone loss a primary risk factor for fracture.

 

A separate study in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity found that just 12 weeks of weighted vest training in postmenopausal women reduced bone breakdown markers by 14.5% meaning the body was losing bone more slowly. 

 

More recently, a clinical trial comparing weighted vest training directly against a control group found significant increases in both leg and total bone mineral density in the vest group, while the control group showed measurable bone decline over the same period. 

 

The consistent finding across studies: adding a weighted load to movement is one of the most accessible and evidence-backed tools women in the menopausal transition have for slowing and in some cases reversing bone density loss.

 

Sources:

https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article-abstract/55/9/M489/2948038

 

https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/japa/15/3/article-p287.xml

Won't this hurt my back/spine?

No Puria's balanced weight distribution spreads the load evenly across your torso, not down your spine so you will not have back pain.

I already walk. Why do I need a Puria?

Walking alone, while great for your heart, has been shown in multiple studies to be insufficient for preserving bone density in menopausal women. The added load is what signals your bones to maintain and rebuild without it, the walk doesn't move the needle on bone health.

What if I have joint pain or bad knees?

The load in Puria is distributed across your upper body not your knees or joints. Many women with joint sensitivity find walking with a weighted vest no more stressful on their knees than walking without one. If you have a specific joint condition, check with your doctor first.

How long until I see results?

Most women feel the difference within the first few weeks: posture, midsection, hips, energy. The DEXA scan at month 12 just confirms what your body already told you. Bone density changes are measured over months, not days. But your body starts showing up on Day 1.

 

 

Your 12-Month Roadmap:

🟤 Month 1 — Your Body Starts Showing Up

Your legs are working harder on the same flat path you've walked a hundred times. Your breathing gets heavier. That's added weight hitting your bones for the first time in years.

But here's what most women don't expect.

 

By week 3, your posture changes. The vest sits across your shoulders and chest and your body has to stand tall to carry it. You catch yourself in a mirror and something looks different. Your midsection looks a little more pulled in. Your core is activating on every single step whether you think about it or not.

 

By week 6, most women notice their hips hurting less and their legs feeling more toned.

 

"I feel like my posture is better. I'm paying more attention to my core and my legs are getting more toned."

 

"My menobelly looks a little better."

 

The bones are already responding underneath. But your body is giving you something to see in the meantime.

 

🟤 Months 2–4 — More Than You Expected

The midsection difference becomes undeniable. Some women who started at 12 pounds are moving up to 16 pounds. The walks that felt hard in week 1 feel normal now. Your legs are stronger. Your hips are quieter.

 

"Going on 6 weeks with mine. I'm rocking 16 pounds currently. Walk 3 or more miles daily. Definitely notice a midsection difference."

 

"I have noticed my hips don't hurt anymore and definitely my body composition is changing. I look forward to these walks every day. Been using them about 2.5 months, walking 2 miles each day."

 

This is also the window where bone remodeling begins underneath the surface. Laying down new tissue in response to every walk you've taken. You won't see it on a scan yet. But every walk is a deposit your DEXA will eventually confirm.

 

Some women notice their clothes fitting differently around this point. They haven't changed what they eat. They're just moving with more added weight than they were 8 weeks ago and their body is burning more to keep up.

 

🟤 Months 4–6 — You Feel Like Yourself Again

Balance feels steadier. Stairs feel easier. Your posture isn't something you think about anymore, it just happens. 

 

Women around this mark say things like "I just feel more solid" and "I didn't realize how much I'd been hunching until I stopped."

 

Your body composition has shifted. Not from dieting. From showing up.

 

This is when the vest stops feeling like a tool and starts feeling like part of your morning. You put it on with your shoes. It's just what you do.

 

🟤 Months 6–8 — The Walks Get Easier. That's the Signal.

When the vest starts feeling lighter, that's not a sign to quit. That's adaptation, proof it's working. Walk longer or move up in weight. Most women just walk further. Your bones don't care about the method. They care about the added weight.

 

🟤 Months 8–12 — This Is Where Your Bones Really Change

Most women never give their skeleton a consistent stimulus like this. No complicated program. Just the same walk, with the same vest, done over and over until it became the thing you just do.

 

By month 12 you've delivered added weight to your bones on hundreds of walks. Your hips are stronger. Your posture is different. Your midsection is different. And your next DEXA scan will tell the story your body has been writing since Day 1.

 

*Individual results may vary.

Why not just take calcium supplements or medication instead?

Supplements and medication address bone loss at the cellular level but your bones also need mechanical stress to respond and rebuild. Puria provides the physical stimulus that tells your bones to hold on. Most doctors recommend both approaches together, not one instead of the other.

Can I wash this?

Yes! Puria is machine washable.

What if I try Puria and it doesn't work for me?

For any questions regarding your order or PureRelief please contact us via email support@pureita.com.

puria walks vs regular walks

Puria

 Regular walks

Supports Bone Density

Builds Lean Muscle While You Walk

Works From Day 1

Improves Posture While You Walk

Builds Leg & Core Strength With Every Stride

Progressively Challenges Your Body As You Get Stronger

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  • Carrie M. CO ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    "I wear a 12 lb weighted vest on my daily 4 mile walks and periodically during the day like when I know I’ll be moving around and going up and down stairs, like for cleaning house or doing laundry. After a month, my hips are incrementally stronger, my glutes and quads are a little more solid, and my exercising heart rate is more efficient. An increase in muscle mass typically correlates to an increase in bone density, so I assume that is happening. It’s not a replacement for strength training with weights but complementary to it. For me, wearing a weighted vest has cardiovascular, muscle strength and bone density benefits too, and it’s one of many tools IN MY TOOL BOX.."

  • Joyce M. - Denver, CO ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    "I got my DEXA results back last spring and my doctor used the word "osteopenia" for the first time. She told me to start doing weight bearing exercise. I asked her what that meant practically and she said "walking, ideally with some resistance." I was recommended Puria by a friend a few months later. I've been walking my same 3 mile morning route every day since, just with the vest on. Three months in my hips feel stronger, my posture is noticeably better, and I feel steadier going down stairs than I have in years. I don't know what my next scan will show. But I know I'm doing something about it instead of just worrying about it. For me that alone is worth it.."

  • Susan M.- Charleston, SC ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    "I want to be honest because I think it helps other women. I was not going to add another thing to my routine. I already take calcium, vitamin D, do yoga twice a week, and walk every morning. I felt like I was doing enough. My doctor disagreed. She said without resistance my bones weren't getting the signal they needed to maintain density. I really dislike lifting weights and exercising so I was looking for an alternative solution that was more pleasurable. I later heard wearing a weighted vest help working helped support bone density so I ordered this one. Two months later I can tell you it is the one thing in my routine I actually feel. My body works harder on the same walk. My legs are more solid. My balance is better. It doesn't replace anything I was already doing. It just makes my walk count for something my bones can actually use.."

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