Some people prefer to ruck with a weighted vest, while others use backpacks specifically designed to carry weight plates. What works best for you will be your decision, so to help you get started ...
Rucking – wearing a weighted backpack while you walk – could be one of the few exceptions. So I decided to give it a go, committing to walking 10,000 steps a day for a week with a weight on my back.
That said, rucking has its official roots in military training — in fact, the word "ruck" comes from "rucksack" (aka backpack). Starting as early as the 20th century, soldiers would carry ...