Why You Should Try the “Rucking” Walking Trend

There’s even a company called “Go Ruck” where you can purchase a weighted rucksack and join a walking social fitness club.

Rucking is a fancy way of describing walking with weight on your back—something you’ve probably done by accident before.
The exercise is inspired by military training, where soldiers train to carry heavy equipment. Rucking has become a popular trend as a way to spice up your walking with benefits like building muscle, burning calories, and being three times easier on your knees than running. There’s even a company called “Go Ruck” where you can purchase a weighted rucksack and join a walking social fitness club.