Ep. #718: Here’s Why You Should Start Rucking (Especially If You Hate Cardio)

Put some weight in a backpack. Put on the backpack. Walk. That’s rucking in a nutshell. While rucking is simple, it’s also one of the most underrated kinds of cardio you can do: It burns a boatload of calories It boosts your cardiovascular fitness It’s easy to recover from It’s versatile (you can do it anywhere) And, it’s social—you can easily do it with a group What’s more, it’s also very easy to progressively overload your workouts. That is, you can continually make your rucks a little bit harder, which isn’t easy with walking. In other words, rucking is one of the best kinds of cardio for people who “don’t like” cardio. 3:22 - What is rucking? 7:16 - What are the benefits of rucking? 16:23 - How do you do rucking right? 25:02 - What kind of shoes should you wear for rucking? 26:46 - How do you program your rucks around your weightlifting? 29:40 - How do you make rucking more comfortable? Mentioned on The Show: Shop Legion Supplements Here: https://buylegion.com/mike Want free workout and meal plans? Download my science-based diet and training templates for men and women: https://legionathletics.com/text-sign-up/