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Anyone do this? I've heard it's really taking off.
If you've no idea what I'm talking about, https://www.goruck.com/pages/what-is-rucking
Lots of reported benefits. Nothing new really, age old military training under a new name.
I just tried it for the first time - 5 miles with 15kg. I dressed lightly and, in 6 degrees, had a mild sweat on most of the way. Feels really good and turns a regular walk into more of a workout without beasting you.
I plan to ruck on all my dogwalks now. Triple the calories burned compared to walking by all accounts.
If you've no idea what I'm talking about, https://www.goruck.com/pages/what-is-rucking
Lots of reported benefits. Nothing new really, age old military training under a new name.
I just tried it for the first time - 5 miles with 15kg. I dressed lightly and, in 6 degrees, had a mild sweat on most of the way. Feels really good and turns a regular walk into more of a workout without beasting you.
I plan to ruck on all my dogwalks now. Triple the calories burned compared to walking by all accounts.
Badda said:
Panamax said:
See if you can guess why so many squaddies end up with serious back trouble, hip and knee problems etc.
I don’t think walking my dog for 5 miles with 15kg on my back equates to a fully loaded Bergen on a 50k tab!! Badda said:
Anyone do this? I've heard it's really taking off.
If you've no idea what I'm talking about, https://www.goruck.com/pages/what-is-rucking
Lots of reported benefits. Nothing new really, age old military training under a new name.
I just tried it for the first time - 5 miles with 15kg. I dressed lightly and, in 6 degrees, had a mild sweat on most of the way. Feels really good and turns a regular walk into more of a workout without beasting you.
I plan to ruck on all my dogwalks now. Triple the calories burned compared to walking by all accounts.
It's been going properly since Roman times (and probably before).If you've no idea what I'm talking about, https://www.goruck.com/pages/what-is-rucking
Lots of reported benefits. Nothing new really, age old military training under a new name.
I just tried it for the first time - 5 miles with 15kg. I dressed lightly and, in 6 degrees, had a mild sweat on most of the way. Feels really good and turns a regular walk into more of a workout without beasting you.
I plan to ruck on all my dogwalks now. Triple the calories burned compared to walking by all accounts.
Here is a suggestion: The Roman Legion Workout
Carrying weight is good conditioning, as part of an active life. It's worth doing some other conditioning too.
I wouldn't bother buying the special Goruck rucksack. It's just a rucksack.
I used to carry a 10kg plate when walking the dog, as I felt it made it a more efficient use of my time. Walking at normal dog pace just didn't seem like exercise otherwise. Not so heavy to make it a slog, but enough to up the RPE a bit. Better on your joints than running too.
It's just another trendy re-branding of 'going for a walk with some weight'.
It's just another trendy re-branding of 'going for a walk with some weight'.
Badda said:
Panamax said:
See if you can guess why so many squaddies end up with serious back trouble, hip and knee problems etc.
I don’t think walking my dog for 5 miles with 15kg on my back equates to a fully loaded Bergen on a 50k tab!! popeyewhite said:
Given that a training response requires some overload I wonder whether 15 kg every now and then would do anything. And if there is overload then sheer is increased on the knees, gait is changed and hips and back can suffer. I guess if you keep it short and light it'll be OK, but again, what's the point? Perhaps make the dogwalk more challenging by going up hills?
I walk up a lot of hills. I run up a lot of hills. This is simply quite a good way of getting more out of a walk and complements my running nicely and I wondered if anyone else did it regularly. Of course it’s an old method, I’m not stupid, there’s nothing groundbreaking here. However, no one I know does it weirdly. More negativity than I expected on here to be honest. Maybe don’t do it and just have a jab everyday then
MC Bodge said:
It's been going properly since Roman times (and probably before).
Here is a suggestion: The Roman Legion Workout
Carrying weight is good conditioning, as part of an active life. It's worth doing some other conditioning too.
I wouldn't bother buying the special Goruck rucksack. It's just a rucksack.
I laughed out loud when I saw their rucksacks. Crazy prices. I definitely don’t need anymore bags anyway…Here is a suggestion: The Roman Legion Workout
Carrying weight is good conditioning, as part of an active life. It's worth doing some other conditioning too.
I wouldn't bother buying the special Goruck rucksack. It's just a rucksack.
Roman legion thing looks fun
Mr Penguin said:
Weight on the knees is still less than if you run so I don't think it's too bad.
As for cost, I have a backpack filled with bottles of water to make 12kg.
I just stuck a 15kg dumbbell in mine, wrapped in a thick towel. As for cost, I have a backpack filled with bottles of water to make 12kg.
It definitely feels better for joints than running.
I've always walked with a rucksack with all of my wet weather gear and a water bottle or two even on dry sunny days. I find it's less of a literal pain when I take out it loaded more heavily.
Shoulders and core are just more attuned. For longer hiking holidays I've loaded up the rucksack I'm taking to specifically train for the trip.
I don't think any of this is a new approach.
In my 60's it's quite nice to be at the cutting edge of fashion!
Shoulders and core are just more attuned. For longer hiking holidays I've loaded up the rucksack I'm taking to specifically train for the trip.
I don't think any of this is a new approach.
In my 60's it's quite nice to be at the cutting edge of fashion!
Badda said:
popeyewhite said:
Given that a training response requires some overload I wonder whether 15 kg every now and then would do anything. And if there is overload then sheer is increased on the knees, gait is changed and hips and back can suffer. I guess if you keep it short and light it'll be OK, but again, what's the point? Perhaps make the dogwalk more challenging by going up hills?
I walk up a lot of hills. I run up a lot of hills. This is simply quite a good way of getting more out of a walk and complements my running nicely and I wondered if anyone else did it regularly. Of course it’s an old method, I’m not stupid, there’s nothing groundbreaking here. However, no one I know does it weirdly. More negativity than I expected on here to be honest. Maybe don’t do it and just have a jab everyday then
Training and activity doesn't necessarily require the religious following of detailed programs of reps.
Badda said:
popeyewhite said:
Given that a training response requires some overload I wonder whether 15 kg every now and then would do anything. And if there is overload then sheer is increased on the knees, gait is changed and hips and back can suffer. I guess if you keep it short and light it'll be OK, but again, what's the point? Perhaps make the dogwalk more challenging by going up hills?
I walk up a lot of hills. I run up a lot of hills. This is simply quite a good way of getting more out of a walk and complements my running nicely and I wondered if anyone else did it regularly. Of course it’s an old method, I’m not stupid, there’s nothing groundbreaking here. However, no one I know does it weirdly. More negativity than I expected on here to be honest. Maybe don’t do it and just have a jab everyday then
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