The OGs of Rucking

Back when workouts weren’t scheduled and gear wasn’t trendy, our ancestors were rucking like pros. 

Carrying was the original strength training across cultures. For instance, women carried stacked water pots on their heads. Men hauled firewood across hills. Children carried siblings. Everyone carried something!

 Turns out, our bodies are very familiar with this kind of movement

So… What is Rucking today? Rucking = walking with extra weight, usually in a backpack. It’s a moving meditation. Each step becomes a chance to notice your breath, feel your body, and connect with the ground beneath you.

Some benefits of rucking :

• Weight-bearing

• Cardiovascular

• Strength-building

• Posture-training

And no designer gear required.

Beginner rucking (ancestor-approved):

• Begin with light weight, light enough that you can still breathe and talk

• You can use a backpack with books or dumbbells wrapped in a towel

• A bag of rice (very ancestral, very effective)

• Good posture, calm breathing

• Start light. Walk tall. Stop if your body says “Nope.”

If your usual exercise routine feels repetitive, rucking offers a quiet change. Same walk. New sensation. A little more purpose in each step. Sometimes, that’s all it takes to make movement feel interesting again.

Ruck on!!