Rucking Good News

Recovery tech is everywhere, but feeling better doesn’t always mean moving better. This article shows how weighted vests can bridge the gap between saunas and squat racks, giving gyms and clinics a simple, scalable way to build real load tolerance, strength and confidence across gen pop, rehab and athletes.

If you’re aiming to upgrade your fitness in 2026, start with a weighted vest at 5–10% of your body weight to boost strength and endurance without wrecking your form. Studies suggest this approach can improve walking distance and speed in older adults, and it can also increase calorie burn and training consistency for anyone trying to lose weight or stay accountable. Comfort is the big differentiator: the RUKVEST uses weighted gel to spread weight more evenly for a better fit, less shifting, and a more balanced feel during rucking, walks, and workouts.

Short on time but still want to stay strong for your kids? This guide shares five 10-minute weighted vest circuits you can layer into nap time, school runs or chores, plus simple form tips and why a comfortable weighted gel vest like RUKVEST makes busy-parent training actually doable.

Japanese walking is known for its posture-focused, efficient style – and when you add a weighted vest, the benefits multiply fast. This article breaks down ten ways to elevate your walking routine using stable, non-bouncy load, plus a guided Japanese walking workout you can follow in just 15–20 minutes.

Learn how to get the most out of your weighted vest workouts with these simple tips. Discover how to train safely, build strength, and make every movement count.

After about age 35, our bone density naturally starts to decline, and that process speeds up after menopause. The great news? You don’t need to become a gym junkie or start leaping onto boxes to support your bones. Small, intentional impact movements (yes, even light jumping!) and a simple tool like a weighted vest can make a difference.

Let’s break down how this works, and how to do it safely, even if you’re not super sporty.

Some of the longest (and hardest) organised walking events are those that are attached to charity fundraising events. To help you best prepare for the endurance, the joint pain, the fatigue (still want to do one?) we have created a training program using a rucksack or weighted vest to best prepare you for the fun that lies ahead.