Episode #47
#47 - Fabian Lutz on why walking with extra weight changes your body in ways the gym can’t
Demian & Djack talk with Fabian Lutz, founder of a weight vest brand from Austria. He started in 2019 with a drawing on paper, inspired by his own frustration with the weight vests that already existed. What followed were years of prototypes, trips to Pakistan, collaboration with a London agency, and eventually a production run that was ready just in time for FIBO 2025. The conversation is about how a weight vest works as a training tool, why walking speed and bone density are more connected than most people think, and what goes into a seemingly simple piece of sports equipment when you want to do it properly. What you’ll learn in this episode ➤ Why a weight vest that fits tightly around the body functions fundamentally differently from classic versions that move around while walking ➤ How progressive overload with weight vests increases bone density and why the military has been applying this for years ➤ What zone 2 training has to do with walking with extra weight and how that contributes to marathon prep ➤ How you can use a weight vest for weight loss as a protocol that aligns with the weight someone is already carrying ➤ What it practically takes to build a sports product: from 3D-printed corners to stitching that has to withstand force This is not a theoretical conversation. This is a conversation with someone who uses, runs, and builds the product themselves. Our NEW book reveals The 1% Operating System – a practical approach to peak physical and mental health. 👉 Sign up here: https://nextlevelhuman.nl/pages/boek-earlybird Conversation between: Demian Beenakker, Djack Littel & Fabian Lutz FOLLOW us on: ➤ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelhuman.nl WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT NEXT LEVEL HUMAN? ➤ Website – https://nextlevelhuman.nl
