Rucking

Sandbag Training

August 28, 2019 fitadmin 0

With so many forms of exercise available today, zeroing in on the optimal workout routine can be daunting. But it turns out that while the latest high-tech machines and exercise fads may have considerable merit, with workouts as in life, the best things are often free or at least nearly so. In the case of sandbags, the fact that these pieces of ultra-simple exercise equipment can often be constructed for just a few dollars belies the incredibly robust workouts that they can provide. With sandbag exercises, you get far more than you pay for, at least if you are only counting the dollar cost. But as we’ll see, the cost in energy, effort and focus required for sandbag training rivals [Read more …]

GORUCK Black Friday 2019 Sales

September 24, 2019 fitadmin 0

GORUCK Black Friday 2019 & Cyber Monday 2019 Sale Black Friday 2019 is coming soon – and you can bet that GORUCK’s Black Friday 2019 sale will happen the entire week of November 25th, 2019 (Thanksgiving week). Fans of the brand are eagerly waiting to find out what rucking gear will be offered for sale. While we wait to find out what GORUCK will have on sale, check out their best selling gear – which is available year round. Nobody makes tougher rucksacks than GORUCK – and now in 2019 they have the most diverse selection that they’ve ever had. Shop GORUCK Now They also have deals year-round on closeouts and other items. This is good stuff – for example [Read more …]

Where To Buy Morale Patches for Rucking

August 28, 2019 fitadmin 0

What is a Morale Patch? Morale patches are the informal insignia that military units use to help build an esprit de corp – a feeling of pride, fellowship, and common loyalty shared by the members of a group. Let’s talk about the the role morale patches play in rucking, and where you can find a morale patch (or tactical patch) that might help you express some style or humor and join in on the camaraderie. We’ll also cover a variety of tactical patches that serve practical purposes. You can ruck alone, but rucking really comes alive when you are part of a group or club – a team of like minded individuals tackling a humbling and challenging shared experience. A [Read more …]

Salomon Mens X Ultra Mid 3 Aero Hiking Shoes

Best Shoes For Rucking

September 25, 2019 fitadmin 0

GORUCK has the Black Suede MACV-1 boot on sale for only $99 – this is a closeout – one these are gone – they are GONE. What are the best shoes, boots, and trail running shoes for rucking? We’ll take a look at some options for rucking footwear in this article. We love rucking because it is so simple. It is easy to pick up and there is not a lot of equipment necessary. But it can be hard on your feet. Especially if you aren’t conditioned to walking long distances at a fast pace. In this article, we’ll give you some important tips and tricks to protect your feet as well. We’ll talk about the best socks for rucking [Read more …]

GORUCK ruck plate and rucksack - essential gear for rucking

Fitatmidlife’s Rucking Glossary – Learn About Rucking

July 15, 2019 fitadmin 0

FitAtMidlife’s Rucking Glossary Rucking is walking with a loaded backpack – and not just in the woods! “Ruck”, short for “rucksack”, is military slang for a backpack. This is a cheap, simple exercise that burns calories and builds aerobic endurance due to the added weight. As a beginner in rucking you’re going to run into some terms and acronyms you may not be familiar with. But we’re here to help. Here’s a rundown on some of the common terms and lingo that are utilized by the GORUCK organization as well as the wider rucking community. Have a read through and increase your rucking knowledge. Did we miss an item? Reply in the comments – preferably with a source, if possible. [Read more …]

GORUCK 30lb ruck plate going into a rucksack

Ruck Plates – Weight Plates for Rucking

September 22, 2019 fitadmin 2

GORUCK has the 10-20-30 lb ruck plate bundle on sale for $195, for a limited time. Let’s talk about Ruck Plates (also called ruck weights or GORUCK weights). What are they? They are the specially designed weight plates for rucking. We’ll highlight some great products that are both functional and helpful, but we’ll also talk about some other alternatives that are versatile in their own right. First of all, why do you even need ruck plates? Can’t you just use anything that’s heavy – like a dumbbell, a regular olympic plate, or a rock? Yes, you can. But there’s a lot of good reasons to have ruck plates if you are going to get serious about ruck training. See Ruck [Read more …]

GORUCK GR1 21L ruck sack - in new Coyote Brown color - looks great and is backed by a lifetime guarantee

Backpacks for Rucking

September 20, 2019 fitadmin 0

Let’s talk about the best backpacks (rucksacks) for rucking. We’ll highlight the best products that look good, are functional, and tough as nails. As an example – here’s the GORUCK GR1 backpack. It is purpose designed for rucking. And by that, we mean rucking for fitness purposes. You might have seen the GORUCK rucksack in use at the first annual Rogue Invitational CrossFit sanctioned event. We’ll also highlight some great rucking accessories that help you get the most out of your gear. Here’s the rucksacks we’ll cover: GORUCK GR1 The most versatile backpack from GORUCK. Works great for rucking, business travel, and EDC (Every Day Carry). This is the ruck you want for both fitness and other uses. (GORUCK) Rucker [Read more …]

Rucking - walking or hiking with a loaded backpack - it's simple and effective.

What is Rucking?

August 11, 2019 fitadmin 0

Rucking is walking with a loaded backpack – and not just in the woods! “Ruck”, short for “rucksack”, is military slang for a backpack. This is a cheap, simple exercise that burns calories and builds aerobic endurance due to the added weight. Rucking Tips – The basics Grab a backpack. Load it with about 10% of your bodyweight (as a beginner). You can use bricks, dumbbells, weight plates, or anything else that will fit. Walk – the distance and pace is up to you. Also known as foot marching, ruck marching, but usually just plain “rucking” – it’s deceptively effective. It sounds simple, but it can burn up to two times the number of calories when compared to an unweighted [Read more …]