93. Rucking as a Workout (and our Summer Challenge Announcement)

Simply put, rucking is backpacking: carrying weight while walking.

Humans aren’t the fastest or strongest animals, but we have high levels of endurance and the ability to carry with our hands while walking. Rucking is a modern adaptation of this functional activity: carrying a load over time and distance using a backpack (or weight vest).

• It’s Fun!!!
• It’s Great Exercise: Engages multiple muscle groups and burns more calories than walking.
• It’s Adaptable: You can do it almost anywhere.
• No Complicated or Expensive Equipment Needed
• Improves Posture
• Better Than Walking: More core activation and muscle/bone stimulation.
• Better Than Running: Lower impact, making it more sustainable for longer distances.

The purpose of this challenge is to give our CPM community a healthy focus and a push that works with a summer lifestyle versus against it. Walking (especially with weight) is the most underrated form of exercise that also perfectly complements our CPM workouts.

Show Notes: 

• Sign up for the Challenge Here
• Bust through a Weight Loss Plateau
• Where to get a Weight Vest