Tuesday Nov 14, 2023

94. The Benefits of Rucking

Take your fitness to the next level with an exciting and accessible exercise technique called rucking. In this episode of The Code, Dr. Andrew Fix takes us on a walk (literally!) as he discusses the benefits and joys of rucking. With the wind in his hair and a weight vest on his back, Dr. Fix shares how rucking provides a low-impact way to boost cardiovascular training and strengthen your core and legs. But what makes rucking truly remarkable is its accessibility. No fancy equipment or gym membership required – just grab a backpack, add some weight, and start walking. Whether you're strolling through your neighborhood or hiking on a trail, rucking can be done anywhere, anytime. So why should you give rucking a try? Not only does it challenge your body in new ways, but it also helps counteract our increasingly sedentary lifestyles. By incorporating rucking into your routine, you'll be able to increase your cardiovascular fitness, build strength, and improve your overall health. So, lace up your shoes, grab a backpack, and join Dr. Fix on this invigorating journey of rucking.

Key Takeaways:

• Rucking is a low impact exercise that involves walking or hiking with added weight, such as a backpack or weight vest.

• Rucking increases cardiovascular demand and challenges the muscles in the core, legs, and back.

• Rucking is accessible and doesn't require fancy equipment, making it easy to incorporate into daily life.

• Rucking can be done anywhere, whether it's around the neighborhood, on a trail, or even while traveling.

• Rucking is a great way to increase physical activity and can have long-term benefits for overall health and fitness.

Quotes:

• "By definition, rucking literally just means having weight on you, whether that's in the form of like a backpack, or in the case of what I'm doing right now, I'm wearing a weight vest that has a weight on the front and a weight on the back, and going for a walk or going for a hike, okay?" (02:41 | Dr. Andrew Fix)

• "I like rucking because it's a low impact way to get more cardiovascular demand." (03:24 | Dr. Andrew Fix)

• "Another reason that I love it is kind of the same as the first one is that it is so accessible." (07:22 | Dr. Andrew Fix)

• "I think rucking is a super accessible, very low barrier to entry activity that has huge potential benefits." (11:18 | Dr. Andrew Fix)

Links

https://www.901pt.com/post/rucking-what-it-is-benefits-how-to-do-it#:~:text=What%20in%20the%20World%20is,backpack%20meant%20for%20carrying%20equipment.

https://www.goruck.com/pages/what-is-rucking

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