MENOPAUSE INSIGHTS

How I Maintained My Bone Density & Never Broke A Bone At 75 Years Old

By Janice G. | Post Menopause

June 16, 2026

Summary: I was diagnosed with osteopenia at 53. I had such a tough time being motivated to go to the gym to exercise but I loved walking. I worried I wasn't doing enough to keep my bones healthy. I wish I'd known sooner that the gym isn't the only way and that the walks I already loved could be doing the job, if I just added a little resistance. Let me save you the searching and tell you one thing that actually worked for me.

1. Weight-Bearing Movement

Harvard health study reveals weight-bearing movements are one of the most easiest ways to start maintain and improve bone density because they make your bones and muscles work against gravity or added load.

The problem for me was, the most effective exercises are high-impact like jumping rope or running and at the time because of a sedentary lifestyle that was too much for me.

And I loved walking but, it doesn't put enough load on my body to meaningfully protect my bones.

2. Walking Was Now Protecting My Bones

I've been wearing the Puria weighted vest for several years now because, it spreads load as I walk through my spine and hips with every step I take. The weight distributes a compressive load to force my muscles to work harder, creating a stronger physical pull on the bones that further stimulates bone improvement.

3. I Wasn't Scared of Fractures Anymore

Within my first month, my hips felt stronger, and my legs were a bit more solid and toned. From what I learnt an increase in muscle mass typically correlates to an increase in bone density, so I assume that was happening so I kept wearing the vest every day on my walks.

Then I got my next DEXA scan and it improved! I used to be so worried about fractures, falling, and breaking a bone and eventually hip replacements.

I was finally confident I could take control of my own bone health. And I'm proud to say I haven't broken a bone in the last 20+ years!

I'm ready to take control of my bones👉

4. A Routine That Works With You

What I loved is Puria makes it's so easy! Even on my busiest days, If I can't walk I wear the vest for everyday chores. No trips to the gym or the need to learn new, complicated exercises.

5. One Vest Wasn't The End

What I didn't realize was that my bones were going to adapt to the weight and when the load stops being a challenge, the benefit slows down.

I first started with their 12lb weighted vest, increased my walk durations. Then moved to 16lb, increased my walk durations. And as I'm writing this currently wearing their 20lb vest!

The key is to challenge your body! Once it becomes too easy increase your duration or increase the weight to never let your skeleton comfortable.

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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.

*As long as you get the correct weight mentioned above.

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.

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.

what women notice when they start the progressive plan

Stay consistent with the vest & your body tells you it's working usually within the first week.

Month 1-3 → 12lbs Vest

The Foundation

From day 1 you feel the difference, Your legs work harder on the same path you've walked for years. Your breathing gets heavier. That's added weight reaching your bones for the first time in years.

Month 4-6 → 12lbs Vest

Strength Basics

Your core and upper back are engaging in new ways. Your posture starts to straighten naturally. Keep going. This is the window where consistent loaded walking starts to build its foundation.

Some women have mentioned a midsection difference and their hips hurting less and their legs feeling more toned.

Month 7-9 → 16lb Vest

Building Load

The 12lb starts feeling light. When the vest stops challenging you, that's not boredom. That's your body building strengthen from the 12lb load exactly what the plan is designed to produce. Time to move up. The 16lb resets the challenge.

Month 10-12 → 20lb Vest

Progressive Overload

Most women over 50 never consistently train at this load. You're giving your skeleton a reason to stay strong that it hasn't had in years. This is where the work you've been putting in starts to really compound.

over 3,000+ women love puria

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."