Rucking Good News

Welcome to the RUKSAK blog, your go-to source for good health news, tips, and inspiration on rucking and fitness! Explore our articles to discover how to enhance your rucking workouts, stay motivated, and make the most of your rucking journey.

Taking LISS training to the Next Level with Rucking

Low-Intensity Steady State training (LISS) is emerging as a popular exercise modality amongst the general population. In this article we explore how Rucking can be used to amplify your LISS workouts and boost overall health and fitness.

Managing high cortisol levels while exercising for fat loss

Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which are located above the kidneys. It plays a key role in the body's response to stress, helping regulate a variety of processes including metabolism, immune function, and blood pressure....

Rucking vs. Running: Which is Best for You?

With both rucking and running having carved out very distinct and prominent places in today's workout culture. We thought it would be great timing to spill the tea on all things rucking versus running to help everyone be able to make an informed decision on which one will work best for them based on their fitness goals.

Exercise Snacks

Do you find it difficult to get in the daily 8,000 -10,000 steps that all the health experts recommend we do? If so, you are going to love what I am about to share with you. If you struggle to make regular exercise a thing, try exercise snacking in the form of a few 20 min walks after eating. Not only will it make it easier to stick to a routine of exercise that fits into your busy schedule but it will deliver results over and above the traditional forms of exercise.

The Superiority of Outdoor Exercise: How Fresh Air and Natural Light Enhance Your Health

When considering exercise routines, the choice between working out indoors versus outdoors might seem trivial at first. However, emerging research and anecdotal evidence suggest that exercising outside offers distinct health benefits that go beyond mere physical fitness. From natural light exposure to mental health improvements, outdoor exercise may be superior in several key areas.

The Benefits of Rucking and Progressive Overload Training

Unlike standard walking, which primarily targets cardiovascular health and calorie burning, rucking incorporates the principles of progressive overload training, making it a robust choice for those seeking functional strength gains and overall fitness improvements.

The Benefits of Rucking: Improving Posture and Musculoskeletal Health

In our modern era of convenience and technology, where sedentary lifestyles dominate, our musculoskeletal health often pays a hefty price. With prolonged hours spent sitting at desks, commuting in cars, or lounging on couches, our bodies suffer from weakened muscles, tightened joints, and compromised posture. However, amidst this sedentary landscape, a simple yet effective solution emerges: rucking.

Maintain Muscle Mass … No Gym Needed

In the quest for a longer, healthier life, maintaining muscle mass as we age emerges as a critical factor. When it comes to muscle mass there are many well documented benefits of resistance training, but for some the thought of...

Boost Bone Health: The Weighty Benefits of Rucking

Bone health is being recognised as vital for overall well-being. Improving bone density as we age is vital for several reasons, particularly in preventing conditions like osteopenia and osteoporosis, which increase the risk of fractures and other health issues. Recently,...

One Exercise that a Billion Overweight Humans Need to Know About

Rucking not only aids in fat loss but also helps maintain muscle mass. A study on backcountry hunters revealed a loss of 14% body fat over ten days with preserved muscle mass, highlighting rucking’s dual benefit in managing obesity while supporting muscle retention, which has a long term effect on metabolism.