I like to try out new workouts to keep myself motivated and to challenge my mind and body. When I looked for hobbies similar to hiking and walking, I came across rucking and wanted to find out what this entails. It turns out, it’s easy to start rucking… with the proper knowledge and expectations, that … Read more
Rucking is excellent exercise. It’s easy enough for those who don’t want to exhaust themselves with over-strenuous activity, yet sufficiently tricky for those who wish to challenge themselves. Even those who have been rucking for years can find new ways of testing themselves with the sport… all while enjoying the weather, meeting new people and getting … Read more
If walking isn’t challenging enough, there are two activities you might consider: rucking and running. Since one focuses more on strength training and the other on burning calories, they produce very different results. Fortunately, we’re here to help you make a decision in the rucking vs. running debate. To better understand the two sports, we’ll … Read more
Do you know the moment ruck march blisters form on your toes, heels, or underneath your feet during a ruck march? I do, and I remember those moments well. I used to struggle with blisters (#ouch!) on quite a number of hikes, and if I can be honest, blisters pretty much ruined those hikes for … Read more
If you don’t have time to read the entire review and just want to find the best socks for rucking, we recommend the Darn Tough Tactical Boot Cushion Sock. Rucking is challenging enough without anything holding you back. Typically, people focus on finding an excellent pair of rucking boots. But they’re useless without the right socks. … Read more
New fitness apps seem to be popping up all the time. I know when I go to the App Store, I see the newest and latest app suggestions for workouts, hiking, and more. Unfortunately, there isn’t one or a few rucking-specific apps for your smart device like there are for running, hiking, and other workouts. … Read more
Whether you’ve just started rucking, or been rucking for a while, chances are you’ve experienced some back pain. And if you haven’t yet fallen in love with this cardio-muscle building exercise, it may be because you are cautious… asking yourself the question, “is rucking bad for your back?” This is a valid concern to have, … Read more
Your heart, body and mind crave exercise to remain healthy. This doesn’t have to be vigorous, either. Walking is a perfect form of exercise, as almost anybody in any physical shape, can do it. You can even do it every day if you wanted! Walking provides an excellent cardiovascular workout… and if you step up … Read more