{"id":2469,"date":"2023-10-23T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/strengthmatters.com\/podcast\/?p=2469"},"modified":"2023-10-24T14:37:14","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T14:37:14","slug":"using-a-weight-vest-to-increase-neat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/strengthmatters.com\/podcast\/using-a-weight-vest-to-increase-neat\/","title":{"rendered":"[Case Study] Using a Weight Vest to Increase NEAT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2134534\/13827351-case-study-using-a-weight-vest-to-increase-neat.mp3?download=true\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever wondered if wearing a weight vest could be the secret to boosting your NEAT and accelerating fat loss? Dive into this episode where James Breese takes on an experiment, wearing a weight vest to increase NEAT for a week, and shares his firsthand experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, we delve into the mysterious gravitostat and its potential role in weight regulation. If you&#8217;re curious about unconventional methods to optimize fat loss, this episode is a must-listen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Fat loss is about more than just cutting calories; it&#8217;s about understanding your body&#8217;s energy output.<\/p>\n<cite>Josh Kennedy<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timeline Summary:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"00\" data-seconds=\"05\">00:05<\/a><span>Introduction to The Weight Vest Experiment.<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"01\" data-seconds=\"09\">01:09<\/a><span>The Inspiration Behind The Experiment: High Energy Flux Diets.<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"02\" data-seconds=\"00\">02:00<\/a><span>The Science of NEAT and Energy Output.<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"03\" data-seconds=\"29\">03:29<\/a><span>The Trick to Metabolism: Weight Vest Adjustments.<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"06\" data-seconds=\"04\">06:04<\/a><span>Practicalities and Challenges of Wearing a Weight Vest.<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"11\" data-seconds=\"02\">11:02<\/a><span>Introduction to Gravitostat and its Potential Role.<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Weight Vest Experiment:<\/strong>&nbsp;James shares his experience of wearing a weight vest for a week, noting a 1.5-kilo weight loss and the nostalgic feeling of wearing a vest similar to his police days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High Energy Flux Diets:<\/strong>&nbsp;The concept of keeping calories high while increasing energy output is discussed, inspired by a video on YouTube.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis):<\/strong>&nbsp;The importance of NEAT in the weight loss equation and how the weight vest can potentially increase it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gravitostat:<\/strong>&nbsp;A potential body weight-regulating hormone in bones that might be triggered by carrying weight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practicalities of Wearing the Vest:<\/strong>&nbsp;James highlights the challenges of wearing the vest, especially in public settings, and emphasizes the importance of standing rather than sitting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reversing Out of the Experiment:<\/strong>&nbsp;The duo discusses potential strategies for transitioning out of the weight vest experiment without shocking the metabolism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Websites and Links Mentioned:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/strengthmatters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strength Matters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/weightology.net\/the-use-of-weighted-apparel-during-contest-prep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weightology Example<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7533356\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gravitostat Theory<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It&#8217;s all about systems and strategies. We&#8217;re just adding this layer of complexity to see how it impacts us.<\/p>\n<cite>James Breese<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The idea is to trick your metabolism without giving it a shock. It&#8217;s a delicate balance.<\/p>\n<cite>Josh Kennedy<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Show Your Support: Rate and Review Us!<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoyed today\u2019s episode, please consider giving us a 5-star rating and a review on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/strength-matters\/id892406366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Apple Podcasts<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your support helps us reach more people and bring you even more quality content. 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