{"id":116798,"date":"2024-10-21T19:53:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T12:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=116798"},"modified":"2024-10-21T19:53:46","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T12:53:46","slug":"military-inspired-exercise-has-many-benefits-say-rucking-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=116798","title":{"rendered":"Military-inspired exercise has many benefits, say rucking experts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-gating gated-overlay\">\n<div class=\"article-gating-wrapper\">\n<p>Join Fox News for access to this content<\/p>\n<p>Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account &#8211; free of charge.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-gating-legal tablet-desktop\">By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/terms-of-use\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms of Use<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>, which includes our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/privacy-policy#fi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Financial Incentive<\/a>.\n    <\/div>\n<p><span>Please enter a valid email address.<\/span><\/p>\n<footer class=\"article-gating-footer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.foxnews.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/23074352680475-Are-you-encountering-any-technical-challenges-while-trying-to-log-into-Fox-News-to-access-special-content\" class=\"article-gating-help\">Having trouble? Click here.<\/a><\/footer>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"speakable\">Rucking, a fitness activity that&#8217;s growing in popularity, is much simpler than it might sound.<\/p>\n<p class=\"speakable\">Inspired by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/us\/military\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">military training<\/a> exercise, it involves walking while carrying a heavy load \u2014 usually in a backpack \u2014 to reap a number of health benefits.<\/p>\n<p>As the weather cools down, adding weight to your fall walk or hike can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/health\/nutrition-and-fitness\/fitness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enhance your workout<\/a>, fitness experts say.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\/improve-sleep-do-activity-before-bed-experts-suggest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TO IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP, DO THIS ACTIVITY BEFORE BED, EXPERTS SUGGEST<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Retired Army Green Beret Jason McCarthy started his Florida-based company, GORUCK, based on the technique he learned in the service.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/343\/192\/srt-shoot-83-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/686\/384\/srt-shoot-83-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/672\/378\/srt-shoot-83-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1344\/756\/srt-shoot-83-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/931\/523\/srt-shoot-83-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1862\/1046\/srt-shoot-83-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/720\/405\/srt-shoot-83-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1440\/810\/srt-shoot-83-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1200\/675\/srt-shoot-83-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"men rucking with backpacks\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Inspired by a military training exercise, rucking involves walking while carrying a heavy load, usually in a backpack.<\/span> <span>(GORUCK)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The company has conducted more than 10,000 live rucking events since 2010, according to its website, and there are more than 500 independently owned GORUCK clubs around the world.<\/p>\n<p>In an on-camera interview with Fox News Digital, the CEO called rucking &#8220;really simple,&#8221; as it only requires putting weight in a backpack or &#8220;rucksack&#8221; and walking.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\/wwii-veteran-still-works-out-local-gym-every-week-in-control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WWII VETERAN, 95, STILL WORKS OUT AT LOCAL GYM EVERY WEEK: \u2018I\u2019M IN CONTROL&#8217;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s carrying weight,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Rucking is the foundation of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/politics\/defense\/armed-forces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">special forces training<\/a> \u2014 or any infantry training, for that matter.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You pick up weight, things are heavy \u2013 ammunition and weapons and mortars and food and batteries and radios \u2026 and you have to transport that, so you&#8217;re rucking it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/343\/192\/2022_11_3-prison-yard-116.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/686\/384\/2022_11_3-prison-yard-116.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/672\/378\/2022_11_3-prison-yard-116.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1344\/756\/2022_11_3-prison-yard-116.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/931\/523\/2022_11_3-prison-yard-116.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1862\/1046\/2022_11_3-prison-yard-116.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/720\/405\/2022_11_3-prison-yard-116.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1440\/810\/2022_11_3-prison-yard-116.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1200\/675\/2022_11_3-prison-yard-116.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"man carrying sandbag weight\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Rucking has been linked to a number of health benefits, experts say.<\/span> <span>(GORUCK)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The concept of rucking goes all the way back to the hunter-gatherer days, McCarthy noted.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The original rucksack was whatever animal you brought back to the tribe to eat for dinner and someone had to put that on their back and carry it,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\/silent-walking-trends-tiktok-psychiatrist-stress-relieving-benefits-strolling-silence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u2018SILENT WALKING\u2019 TREND: PSYCHIATRIST SHARES STRESS-RELIEVING BENEFITS OF STROLLING IN SILENCE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Humans are uniquely built to carry like that, so this is not some fad, it&#8217;s not some exercise machine. It&#8217;s something we&#8217;re innately built to do.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/apps-products?pid=AppArticleLink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rucking can be considered &#8220;cardio for people who hate cardio,&#8221; McCarthy said, as it allows people to increase their heart rate without exerting too much energy.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"pull-quote\">\n<p class=\"quote-text\">&#8220;This is not some fad \u2026 it&#8217;s something we&#8217;re innately built to do.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The activity is also much lower-impact than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/fitness-and-wellbeing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">other exercises<\/a> like running, and it can be scaled back depending on how much weight is added, he noted.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It\u2019s really accessible to all,&#8221; McCarthy said. &#8220;Go out and be more active.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/343\/192\/gr1-nyc-49.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/686\/384\/gr1-nyc-49.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/672\/378\/gr1-nyc-49.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1344\/756\/gr1-nyc-49.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/931\/523\/gr1-nyc-49.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1862\/1046\/gr1-nyc-49.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/720\/405\/gr1-nyc-49.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1440\/810\/gr1-nyc-49.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1200\/675\/gr1-nyc-49.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"man with rucksack in nyc\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Rucking is &#8220;highly accessible,&#8221; a fitness trained said, as it can be done &#8220;almost anywhere \u2026 on trails, in the city or even on a treadmill.&#8221;<\/span> <span>(GORUCK)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>McCarthy recommends that first-time ruckers &#8220;add a little weight, add a little challenge to your life \u2014 10, 20, 30 pounds \u2014 and just sort of carry it around.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>An additional challenge is to ruck while walking the dog or pushing the kids in a stroller, he said, with some added weight in a backpack.<\/p>\n<h2>Maximizing rucking results<\/h2>\n<p>In a separate conversation with Fox News Digital, celebrity personal trainer Kollins Ezekh confirmed that rucking can enhance cardiovascular endurance, strengthen muscles and improve posture.<\/p>\n<p>Rucking engages the core, back, legs and shoulders, providing a &#8220;full-body workout&#8221; without high impact on the joints, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/us\/los-angeles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Los Angeles-based<\/a> trainer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/343\/192\/tc-chad-and-gym-bag-37.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/686\/384\/tc-chad-and-gym-bag-37.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/672\/378\/tc-chad-and-gym-bag-37.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1344\/756\/tc-chad-and-gym-bag-37.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/931\/523\/tc-chad-and-gym-bag-37.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1862\/1046\/tc-chad-and-gym-bag-37.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/720\/405\/tc-chad-and-gym-bag-37.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1440\/810\/tc-chad-and-gym-bag-37.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1200\/675\/tc-chad-and-gym-bag-37.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"man rucking in a backpack\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Rucking engages the core, back, legs and shoulders, providing a &#8220;full-body workout&#8221; without high impact to joints.<\/span> <span>(GORUCK)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Rucking is also a calorie burner, making it a great option for those looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/health\/nutrition-and-fitness\/weight-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shed weight<\/a>,&#8221; he said. &#8220;It\u2019s simple, requires minimal equipment and can be scaled up by adjusting the weight.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/newsletters?cmpid=fnfirstnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ezekh has recommended rucking to his personal training clients, especially those seeking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/fitness-and-wellbeing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">low-impact cardio option.<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/343\/192\/couple-rucking.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/686\/384\/couple-rucking.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/672\/378\/couple-rucking.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1344\/756\/couple-rucking.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/931\/523\/couple-rucking.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1862\/1046\/couple-rucking.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/720\/405\/couple-rucking.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1440\/810\/couple-rucking.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1200\/675\/couple-rucking.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Couple rucking\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Using proper footwear and technique are key to minimizing risks, a trainer said.<\/span> <span>(iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Clients who have incorporated it into their routines have reported increased endurance, [as well as] improved posture and strength, particularly in their core and back,&#8221; he told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It also adds variety to their workouts and complements other forms of exercise like running or strength training.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Rucking without risks<\/h2>\n<p>Although it can be an effective workout, Ezekh cautioned that improper rucking technique can come with risks.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Carrying too much weight or not distributing it evenly can lead to poor posture, strain on the lower back or joint issues,&#8221; he said, noting that it&#8217;s best to start with a lighter load and slowly increase the weight.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><strong><u>For more Health articles, visit foxnews.com\/health<\/u><\/strong><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The key is to progress gradually and stay mindful of form, ensuring long-term sustainability without injury,&#8221; he advised.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/343\/192\/srt-shoot-219.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/686\/384\/srt-shoot-219.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/672\/378\/srt-shoot-219.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1344\/756\/srt-shoot-219.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/931\/523\/srt-shoot-219.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1862\/1046\/srt-shoot-219.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/720\/405\/srt-shoot-219.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1440\/810\/srt-shoot-219.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1200\/675\/srt-shoot-219.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"men rucking down the street\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Rucking encourages people to move more, while adding a little more challenge to a basic walk, the expert said.<\/span> <span>(GORUCK)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Proper footwear and technique are also key to minimizing risks, Ezekh said, ensuring that the weight is balanced and preventing unnecessary strain.<\/p>\n<p>The activity can be modified to meet almost any fitness level, the trainer noted \u2013 yet older adults should consult with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/health\/healthy-living\/health-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">health care provider<\/a> before trying it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\/what-rucking-popular-fitness-trend-back-basics-big-gains\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account &#8211; 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