Running is the most popular form of cardiovascular training. Many millions of people - from average Joes to professional athletes - have incorporated regular running into their daily routines in the hope of making some sort of measurable improvement to their lives, whether that improvement is physical, aesthetic or psychological.
Read MoreRucking is a phenomenal cardiovascular workout for several reasons, not the least of which is the fact that the addition of weight to your back via your backpack tremendously taxes your entire muscular system. It places more strain on your legs, which are the primary drivers of the workout, while also forcing your stabilizer muscles to go into overdrive as you attempt to maintain the correct, upright posture.
Read MoreIt goes without saying that rucking is a growing sport, and that it has caught on in some places faster than in others. There are tons of reasons that rucking may capture the imaginations of people in certain locations rather quickly, while in other places it takes a bit more time. Having a military community to draw inspiration from is one factor. An abundance of inviting scenery is another reason. Also, having ruck-friendly weather throughout the year is definitely a clear-cut advantage for ruckers in environments that are warm and mild. At the same time, having a climate pleasant enough that it doesn’t leave ruckers drowning in pools of their own sweat is ideal.
Read MoreThere may be several reasons that people gravitate toward any form of exercise, let alone rucking. Whether the intent of the exercising is to develop a mouthwatering revenge body with which to make an ex jealous, or to make the prospects of running a marathon seem slightly less daunting, the goals of working out typically fall into either of two categories: To look better, or to feel better.
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