As you may know, rucking has evolved from an intense military training form to a popular low-impact workout. If you haven't heard of the trending exercise, it’s a form of weighted walking that you can ...

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Rucking is walking for a set distance with a weighted vest or backpack on your back. It started in the military. Soldiers march carrying heavy loads on their backs to train for carrying heavy ...

Walking with a weight vest is a new fitness trend in 2025. If walking is too easy for you and you are not up for running, add weight. You will burn more calories than walking and build overall ...

Back in 1986, scientists at University of Nairobi and Harvard studied the remarkable load-carrying capacities of women from the Luo and Kikuyu tribes in East Africa. The women, it turned out, could ...

Rucking, which is simply walking with a weighted backpack, is a great way to combine strength training and cardio without setting foot inside a gym. By Hilary Achauer For this story, the author rucked ...

(CNN) — Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. If you enjoy walking for exercise, there’s a simple way to maximize your ...

The weighted backpack carefully positioned against her spine, Sarah Mitchell strides purposefully through Central Park’s winding paths at dawn. She’s among thousands discovering rucking, a military ...

Rucking began as a military training exercise that required soldiers to march long distances carrying rucksacks.

Rucking is on the rise. It’s well established that Americans need to move more, and for many, walking is the most accessible form of exercise. “Walking reduces the risk of heart disease, lowers blood ...