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Recent Posts
- Grip Strength While Rucking: Real-World Hand Training in a Weighted Vest
Rucking isn’t just cardio — it’s a full-body platform. Here’s how I build grip endurance using 100 lb hand grippers while wearing a 50 lb vest at San Angelo State Park. Continue reading - Rucking for Beginners: How to Start the Smart Way
Rucking for beginners is simple: just walk with weight. Learn how to start with a backpack, when to upgrade to a weighted vest, and why rucking is the ultimate low-impact workout. Continue reading - Rucking as Exercise: The Most Underrated Workout in 2025
Rucking as exercise is the most underrated way to burn fat and build strength. Here’s how to do it, what gear to use, and why the Wolf Tactical vest is the best. Continue reading - Women’s Weighted Vest for Walking (2025 Buyer’s Guide)
The best women’s weighted vest for walking is the pink Wolf Tactical — fully adjustable, built to last, and styled for real workouts. Here’s why it’s our top pick. Continue reading - Best Weighted Vest for Walking (2025 Buyer’s Guide)
The best weighted vest for walking is hands-down the Wolf Tactical vest — durable, evenly balanced, and tested at 105 lbs. Here’s why I recommend it. Continue reading - Is Rucking Safe for Boomers? (Yes — and Here’s Why You Should Start Now)
Rucking is one of the smartest ways to stay strong, prevent falls, and move with confidence as you age. It’s low-impact, simple to start, and perfect for boomers looking to improve strength, posture, and heart health. Continue reading - What Is Rucking? (And Why You Should Try It)
Rucking is the ultimate minimalist workout — just walk with weight. Learn where it comes from, how it works, and why it’s helped military pros, Sherpas, and everyday people get lean and strong. Continue reading - Why Rucking in the Sun Burns More Fat
Sunlight turns rucking into a fat-burning machine. It boosts metabolism, regulates hormones, and increases calorie burn through thermoregulation. Here’s why it works. Continue reading - How Many Calories Does Rucking Burn?
Most people underestimate how many calories rucking burns. I tracked my 105 lb ruck and burned over 350 calories in one mile. Here's how to estimate your own burn rate. Continue reading - Rucking for Fat Loss: How I Lost 90 Pounds (and Stayed in the Fat-Burning Zone)
I lost 90 pounds — and the secret to getting lean wasn't running or biking. It was rucking in the fat-burning zone with real weight, every day. Here's how you can do it too. Continue reading
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Rucking for Beginners: How to Start the Smart Way
Rucking for beginners is simple: just walk with weight. Learn how to start with a backpack, when to upgrade to a weighted vest, and why rucking is the ultimate low-impact workout. Continue reading
