Wild Health Podcast The health benefits of weighted workouts for better performance with OMORPHO's CEO, Stefan Olander
Nov 9, 2023
Join us as we sit down with Stefan Olander, founder and CEO of OMORPHO, a game-changing fitness innovation. Discover the science behind microloading and its benefits for increased speed, power output, calorie burn, and improved proprioception. Explore the advantages of weighted workouts in enhancing performance for elite athletes and everyday individuals. Learn about OMORPHO's commitment to designing aesthetically pleasing and functional solutions and the accompanying app that offers gravity training sessions. Exciting insights into the future of fitness with OMORPHO!
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OMORPHO's Origin
- Stefan Olander's Murph workout with a weighted vest sparked OMORPHO's creation.
- He questioned the lack of innovation in weighted gear design, especially for women.
Microloading vs. Traditional Weights
- Microloading, using 1-5% of body weight, enhances workouts without hindering movement.
- Traditional weight vests can impede natural motion, especially during dynamic exercises.
Athlete Example
- OMORPHO's vest is the first designed for women, weighing 5 pounds.
- NFL player Alexander Madison uses the 10-pound vest, finding it ideal for maintaining explosiveness.