YVO launches the Warrior Vest, designed for women in midlife

YVO just launched pre-orders for its Warrior Vest, a weighted vest designed to help women in midlife build bone density, strength, and confidence.

The Warrior Vest is designed and engineered with women’s bodies and goals in mind:

• Modular design: 2.5 lb iron sand pouches let you adjust weight as you progress.
• Female-focused fit: Adjustable slide-to-fit buckles accommodate women’s torsos and movement patterns.
• Practical features: Mesh pockets hold your phone and essentials during workouts.

Price: $249 for founding members (until Sept 7), then $299. It’s only available in the US for the debut drop.

YVO’s Warrior Vest.

Beyond the vest, each purchase includes a free DEXA scan by BodySpec, progress-tracking app, and access to a community of like-minded women.

The growth of rucking

Over recent years, rucking (walking or hiking with added weight) has gained traction with #rucking generating over 15 million TikTok views. Google searches for “rucking” have more than doubled in five years.

The science backs the hype. Experts like Peter Attia and Michael Easter highlight compelling benefits:

• Calorie burn: Rucking torches 2-3x more calories than regular walking
• Mental health: Outdoor exercise improves mood and cognitive function
• Functional strength: Builds lower body muscle power, especially crucial for older adults
• Bone density: Weight-bearing exercise helps combat age-related bone loss