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I was out on my weekly ruck yesterday, and I got to thinking:

Rucking is something that’s just worked for me as a lower-impact alternative to running.

It burns more calories than walking, and only a little less than running.

It's also easier on your body, so you can improve your endurance while avoiding injury.

It will even help you become more strong and durable!

Here are a 7 rucking beginner tips to get you started:

1 – Ruck for 30 to 60 minutes continuously with a load of 10-50 lbs
2 – 30 lbs is a great sweet spot for most
3 – You can wear boots if you’re preparing for something specifically that will require it; running shoes are also fine
4 – March at a pace quicker than a stroll, with purpose
5 – Shoot to get your heart rate in the 60-70% of max heart rate range
6 – Not required, but if you can, pick a route with a few hills / un-even terrain
7 – Make sure whatever your carrying is not going to slam into your back – wrap weights / kettlebells / hard objects in a towel before putting them in your ruck

You can use pretty much any sturdy backpack or weight vest, and load it up with weight of any kind. (Make sure it’s secure and won’t shift around.) If you have a sturdy backpack you think will work, you’re all set! If you are looking to purchase one, check out the EVATEC Tactical Backpack linked below first – it’s solid quality (I use it personally!), and for a limited time it’s FREE (you just pay shipping):

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To your rucking success! –

– Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Kettlebell Expert
Over 40 Training Specialist
KettlebellBasics.net