The Carry launches weighted vest training method for women

The Seattle brand behind a patent-pending weighted vest for women is rolling out The Carry Method, a structured training system built with sports scientist Roma van der Walt. Early access opens now, and the first program is expected to launch in January 2027.

Why it matters: - The Carry is moving beyond equipment and into programming, giving women a structured way to use weighted vests for strength, walking and longevity training. - The new method is designed for home, outdoor and gym use, which broadens access for women who want a repeatable plan instead of generic online advice. - The approach is built around gradual loading and recovery, which the brand frames as a better fit for female physiology over time.

What happened: - The Carry announced The Carry Method and named sports scientist Roma van der Walt, MSc, as advisor and architect of the program. - The first program, “Hi, Muscles,” is a 12-week body composition plan focused on increasing lean muscle and reducing fat. - Early access sign-up is open at The Carry Method, and the program is expected to launch in January 2027.

The details: - “Hi, Muscles” is split into two six-week phases. - Phase one builds strength and loaded walking. - Phase two adds combined movements, shorter rest periods and power work. - Members train up to five days a week in short sessions using The Carry Weighted Vest, dumbbells and a bench. - Each week ends with a BAM Check-In that tracks balance, aerobic capacity and mobility. - The method is built around six principles, including progressive overload and prioritizing a healthy nervous system. - Sessions alternate heavier and lighter training days, include rest between rounds and can be completed in under 40 minutes. - A second program, “Strong Bones,” is in development and will add jump training with an emphasis on evidence-based loading for bone health. - The Carry says the new protocols are meant to help women get maximum benefits from weighted vests, regardless of brand.

Between the lines: - The launch signals a push from product sales into a fuller fitness ecosystem, which can deepen customer loyalty and create a recurring training relationship. - Van der Walt’s role suggests The Carry is positioning the method as science-led rather than trend-driven. - The company is also tapping into growing interest in women’s longevity, bone health and age-related strength training. - In practice, the program reframes weighted vests from a standalone accessory into a system with specific uses and progression.

What's next: - The Carry will continue building out the method with “Strong Bones” as the next planned program. - Members can begin early access registration now, with the first launch slated for January 2027. - The Carry will likely use the method to support broader adoption of its weighted vest and related longevity offerings.

The bottom line: - The Carry is trying to own not just the vest, but the playbook for how women should train with it.