Life Time Talks

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Featuring conversations with experts in fitness, nutrition, health and well-being, Life Time Talks delves into different healthy-living topics in each episode, talking with trusted experts who share their insights and knowledge so you have the information and tools you need to live a healthy, purpose-driven life whatever that means to you. Life Time Talks is a production of Life Time Healthy Way of Life. It's hosted by Jamie Martin, editor in chief of Life Time's Experience Life magazine, and David Freeman, the national director of Alpha for Life Time. Check back every Tuesday for a new episode.
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S12 E38: Load Up: The Science of Weighted Vests and Building a Stronger Life With Aion Founder Brent Yates
Episode 38
Tuesday, 23 June, 2026

Chances are, you've noticed a lot of people wearing weighted vests lately. In this episode, Brent Yates, founder of Aion weighted vests, explores the science behind the trend and why professional athletes, everyday walkers, and everyone in between are putting them on for workouts and daily activities. Yates explains how the combination of compression, heat, and dynamic resistance in Aion's vests supports bone density, lean muscle development, and caloric burn all at once. He also shares how his own experience with injury and muscle loss, and how his frustration with existing products led him to build something better. Beyond the vest, Yates reflects on his journey through physical and emotional rock bottom, what real recovery looks like, and why prioritizing fitness in your 30s and 40s can pay off for decades to come. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/load-up-the-science-of-weighted-vests-and-building-a-stronger-life-with-aion-founder-brent-yates Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program.