Rucking vs Weighted Vest: Understanding The Differences
Even if you are familiar with fitness, finding the most effective training method for yourself is never easy. In most cases, you have to try several different approaches before you can say that a certain one suits you perfectly. Clients often ask me if I prefer rucking or weighted vest training. While seemingly similar, each […]
Top 6 Best Rucking Backpacks for Your Next Adventure
Most of us went on our first ruck with a backpack that we otherwise use for the gym or to carry a laptop. Only a few miles were enough for me to realize that I will have to invest in a rucking backpack if I intend to do this activity regularly. Choosing the right rucking […]
A Complete Guide On How To Ruck Faster
Rucking as an army special forces assessment is an endurance activity, not a sprint. However, for those who regularly ruck, it’s not just a stroll through nature with a weighted pack. Serious ruckers looking to take their performance to the next level always want to learn how to ruck faster. Rucking is a dynamic and […]
Discover The Top 8 Health Benefits Of Rucking
As a fitness professional, I’m so tired of new fitness trends and workouts emerging seemingly every day and promising miraculous health benefits. It is surely even more overwhelming for a regular person who just wants to start some physical activity but doesn’t know where to start. Actually, the main problem is that we all tend […]
What is a Ruck March? A Guide to Conquering Challenges and Redefining Limits.
Welcome, fellow ruckers. I know many of you are already familiar with regular rucking sessions and do them often. But whether you’re a seasoned pro or a curious beginner, you may not clearly know the answer to the question “what is a ruck march”? Yes, every trip to nature with a weighted backpack can be […]
14 Benefits of Rucking For Mind & Body
“There is incontrovertible evidence that regular physical activity contributes to the primary and secondary prevention of several chronic diseases and is associated with a reduced risk of premature death.” — this sentence from the summary of the narrative review published in the “Canadian Medical Association Journal” stuck deep in my mind after I read it […]
7 Best Socks for Rucking: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
Socks are often low on the priority list, and in my experience, that’s a huge mistake. While the focus is often on selecting the right backpack and rucking boots or tactical boots, choosing the best ruck sock cannot be overstated. If you fail to choose suitable socks, you risk blisters, athlete’s foot, and numerous other […]
Rucking vs Hiking: Exploring the Key Differences
When I mention rucking, most people ask, “How does rucking differ from hiking?” This question is rather expected because hiking has been around for decades, and rucking is a newer concept, at least among the general population. Although they share many benefits and features, no, they are not exactly the same, with trekking being the […]
The Risks And Rewards Of Rucking For Seniors
As we age, prioritizing our health becomes increasingly important. However, this does not mean that you should reduce physical activity, on the contrary. Forget Dr. McGill method and similar nonsense that promote keeping your spine always in neutral position or avoiding vigorous activities. Numerous studies have refuted such claims. (1) (2) In my profession as […]