How Many Calories Does Rucking Burn?

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If you’re new to rucking or looking to understand its full benefits, you might be curious about how many calories does rucking burn. Rucking can burn between 400 and 600 calories per hour, depending on factors like your weight, the load you’re carrying, and the intensity of your ruck. I’ve found rucking to be one […]

Rucking On a Treadmill: Ultimate Indoor Workout Guide

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There is no doubt that rucking is one of my favorite ways to stay fit and have fun at the same time. Whether you’re a seasoned rucker or just getting started, you already know that rucking delivers results. But let’s face it — sometimes, outdoor rucking isn’t practical. Maybe it’s pouring rain, blisteringly hot, or […]

Rucking for Osteoporosis: How to Safely Build Bone Density?

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If you or someone close to you has recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis (which affects tens of millions of people worldwide), it’s certainly not the happiest news you’ve ever heard. BUT, it also doesn’t have to be catastrophic, and that largely depends on you. As we age, keeping our bones strong and healthy becomes one […]

Rucking Calves: Calf Muscles Matter More Than You Think

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Most people focus on the weight they’re carrying or the miles they’re covering, but one part of the body often goes unnoticed: the calf muscles. Without strong and resilient rucking calves, even the most determined ruckers might struggle with fatigue, cramping, or worse—serious injury. Join us as we explore why calf muscles are more critical […]

Is Rucking Bad for Your Knees?

Is Rucking Bad For Your Knees

Since rucking involves walking or hiking with a weighted backpack, an important question arises: is rucking bad for your knees? Given that knee pain is one of the most common problems among (active) individuals, it’s natural to wonder if rucking, with its weighted demands, could harm your knee health. The short answer is no—rucking is […]

Rucking for Women: Transform Your Fitness Routine

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The rucking community is no longer dominated by military men and fitness buffs. Women are increasingly joining rucks, and for good reason. Rucking’s appeal lies in its simplicity and adaptability, so it can be suitable for women of all ages and fitness levels. Unlike traditional gym-based workouts, rucking can be done almost anywhere, requires minimal […]

Best Rucksack for Rucking: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

Best Rucksack for Rucking_ The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

We all fell in love with rucking, a blend of hiking with a weighted rucksack, because of its fitness benefits, practical training applications, and being one of the most satisfying outdoor activities. But are you aware that choosing the best rucksack for rucksack is equally crucial for comfort, performance, and longevity in the sport as […]

How Often Should You Ruck? Finding The Ideal Frequency

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Once you feel the thrill of rucking and experience health benefits, you will want to ruck all the time. That’s when the question of how often should you ruck arises. I am telling you this from personal experience. A few months after I started to ruck, I was practically “addicted” and forgot how important rest […]

17 Essential Rucking Tips To Maximize Your Workout

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Rucking, as a form of military training and aerobic exercise, has grown in popularity as an accessible and effective activity. It offers numerous health benefits, from cardiovascular improvements to muscle strengthening and mental relaxation. Many of you already heard about those benefits and thus regularly carry weighted backpacks on trails. But whether you’re a beginner […]

A Complete Rucking Training Plan for Every Level

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You need to follow the rucking training plan in order to be successful. I’m not talking about winning competitions but enjoying this activity to the maximum and reaping all the benefits. Rucking is not backpacking—the primary goal is not just to enjoy nature and travel but to gain health benefits, including weight loss. You’ve probably […]

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