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Walking has been all the rage for a while now, but its sister activity, rucking, is starting to gain traction. Rucking is the act of walking (or hiking) with a weighted pack on one’s back, and is named after the military term “rucksack,” meaning backpack, since carrying weighted packs is a common military activity and training. It was named. Rucking can benefit everyone, and you don’t have to be a member of the military to get started.
If you want to turn your sexy girl walk into an even sweatier workout, rucking might be the way to go. However, to rack safely and avoid injury, it’s important to start slow and use a pack designed to carry weight, rather than an old bag. Some people prefer to wear a weighted vest and rucksack, while others use specially designed backpacks to carry weight plates. It’s up to you to decide what’s best for you. So to help you get started, PS chatted with trainers to find recommendations for the best rucking packs.
Experts featured in this article:
Katie Knight (CPT) is the founder of Night Time Training
Melissa Urban is the CEO of Whole30.
DD Forrest is a functional health coach.
Bob Sabin is an ACSM certified personal trainer and owner of Fitness Together in Ashland, Massachusetts.
