Have You Tried Rucking for Weight Loss?
Bored of simply walking for weight loss? Then walk with extra weight in your backpack. Here’s how to try rucking for weight loss.
Walking in the morning or evening is a good way to stay fit. Make it more effective by adding weight on your back, especially if weight loss is on your mind. Rucking is a fitness trend that involves walking with a weighted rucksack or a backpack. This exercise has roots in the military, but it is not just for soldiers. It can help with weight loss, and in building strength and endurance. You just need a backpack and anything that will work as your weight. If finding sand is a problem, you can even use dumbbells, books or bricks for rucking. You may hurt yourself while rucking for weight loss, so learn how to do it properly.
What is rucking? Rucking is an exercise that involves walking or hiking with a weighted backpack or rucksack. “It is a great combination of cardiovascular exercise and strength training,” says fitness expert Yash Agarwal. The term is taken from the military, where the word “ruck” is shortened for “rucksack,” describing a pack or knapsack carried to transport groceries and other gear. It often used as part of training for military personnel, athletes, or those looking to improve their overall fitness.
Excerpted from Health Shots
