Rucking Benefits: Add Weight to Your Walk to Boost Fitness and Strength
Key takeaways Rucking — walking with a weighted backpack — builds strength and endurance while burning calories, making it an effective full-body workout that combines resistance training with cardiovascular exercise. Start with a backpack weighing 10% to 15% of your body weight, focusing on proper form with shoulders back and core engaged. Gradually increase weight and distance as your fitness…
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