While rucking has quickly gained popularity, it is no easy task and sometimes brings with it difficulties like back pain. After all, special forces designed this workout to be an extreme test of endurance. The biggest concern with rucking is the toll on your body, specifically your shoulders and traps in your back. Proper recovery …
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As rucking is an exercise originating from the military, it can be grueling and physically demanding on the body. This is especially true if you aren’t properly prepared.
Remember, there’s a difference between the good burn that comes from working underused muscles and injuries that are causing your pain. Recovery doesn’t have to be complicated.
On the surface rucking sounds pretty simple. You put some weights in your rucksack and go for a leisurely stroll. So what’s with all the fuss? Is it a better workout than cardio? Can you build more muscle rucking than with other workouts? And how many miles should you aim for? Beginners often don’t know …
Whether you are a rucker or in the military, foot blisters are one of the worst problems you are likely to deal with. You can often tell when a foot blister starts forming, from the hot itching right to the pain. Your ruck march will surely come to a quick halt if this happens. Read …
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All you need is some information and a calculator. Then you’ll find out how many calories your body will have burned while rucking and how much weight you can expect to lose.
