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Weighted vests: Are they worth it?


As thousands prepare to take part in the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race, sports medicine physician Dr. Torrance Laury shares whether adding a weighted vest to your training routine is worth it. 

Learn how weighted vests may help improve cardiovascular fitness, build muscle strength, support posture and balance and potentially promote bone health.

Dr. Laury also explains how to choose the right fit, how much weight to start with, tips for avoiding injury and who should consult a doctor before using one.

Get trusted training guidance from Northside Hospital Orthopedics to help you prepare safely and confidently for race day. If you would like individualized support related to injury prevention, please call 855-647-7678 or visit Northside Hospital Orthopedics.

With the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race coming up on July 4, now is the perfect time to build a steady routine and prepare your body properly.

Visinorthside.com/peachtreeroadrace for more training tips and resources.

 

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Dr. Torrance Laury

Specialties: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Non-Operative Sports Medicine

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Dr. Torrance Laury is a board-certified physician in family medicine with Northside Hospital Orthopedics. He is also CAQ certified in sports medicine. His particular areas of interest are in injury prevention in youth sports, competitive gymnastics, arthritis and chronic injuries due to overuse.

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