Science‑Based Rucking Coaching Plans: Personalized, Progressive, Proven
Inside Ruck!’s coaching plans: age-strong, fat loss, speed, capacity, events—personalized progressions grounded in exercise science and load‑carriage research.
Weighted Vests, Menopause, and Hormones: What the Science Actually Says
Evidence-based guide on weighted vests for postmenopausal women: bone density, biomarkers, and safe programming with narrative tips and practical steps.
Rucking Pace Calculator: Estimate and Improve Your Pace
Estimate rucking pace by weight, grade, terrain, and fitness. See pace tables, training tips, and a free calculator to plan smarter, safer sessions.
LCDA vs Pandolf vs Fusion: Rucking Calories Debate (No Perfect Answer)
LCDA vs Pandolf vs our proprietary Fusion: which rucking calorie model fits best? Evidence, trade-offs, and why our defaults favor stability—no perfect answer.
Weighted Vests Are Viral — The Military ‘Rucking’ Science, Safety, and How to Start
Weighted vests are trending, but the method is old-school rucking. Evidence, Huberman/Easter insights, safe progressions, and when to pick a vest vs a ruck.
Best Weighted Vests: RUKSTR vs AION Gear vs The Carry (2025 Review)
Hands-on review of three hyped weighted vests. Fit, bounce, breathability, durability, and who each is best for—plus programming tips.
Essential Rucking Gear (Excluding the Rucksack): Feet, Socks, Weights, Hydration, Safety
Essential rucking gear (excluding the rucksack): footwear, socks, weights, hydration, first aid, and safety tips to prevent blisters and boost comfort.
The Ultimate Rucking Backpack Guide: GoRuck vs Frontline vs Budget Alternatives (2025)
Comprehensive guide to the best rucking backpacks in 2025. Compare GoRuck, Frontline Athletic, Mystery Ranch, and budget options with real user reviews and pricing.
How to Ruck with a Weighted Vest: Fit, Progressions, and When to Switch
Can you ruck with a weighted vest? Yes—fit it snug, start light, build time before weight, and know when a backpack is better for longer or hillier sessions.
Rucking Weight Alternatives: Real-World Ways to Hit 10–50 lbs (Without Buying Plates)
Practical, subtly playful alternatives to ruck plates: water jugs, laptop bags, litter, and more—with simple combos to dial 10–50 lbs.
Rucksack Weight Distribution: How to Pack a Ruck (Step-by-Step)
Pack weight high and close to your spine for comfort and efficiency. Step-by-step packing guide, stability tips, and a checklist to prevent hotspots.
Rucking for Beginners: Simple 4-Week Starter Plan
A friendly 4-week plan that builds time-on-feet first, then adds load or hills. Conversational efforts, easy progress, and fewer blisters or aches.
What Is Rucking? The Complete Beginner's Guide
Rucking explained: benefits, gear, how to start, and tips to avoid injury.
Is Rucking Safe? What the Science Says About Knees and Spine
Is rucking bad for knees or back? With smart load placement and gradual progressions, most can ruck safely. Evidence, technique, and risk reducers.
Rucking vs Running: Which Is Better for You?
Compare rucking and running for weight loss, joint impact, and endurance training.
Rucking Calories Burned: How to Calculate and Improve
Understand calorie burn while rucking and how weight, pace, and terrain affect it.
How Much Weight Should You Ruck With?
Find your ideal ruck weight based on goal, fitness level, and experience.
Weighted Vest vs Ruck: Which Is Better?
Vest vs ruck: energy cost, comfort, and when to pick each—based on data.
How Much Weight Should You Use in a Weighted Vest (or Ruck)?
Start smart: 5–10% body weight, simple progressions, and injury-safe rules.
Calories: Weighted Vest Walking vs Rucking
Compare calorie methods (mechanical, MET, HR) and see how load/grade matter.
Is Rucking or Weighted Vest Walking Bad for Your Knees or Back?
Risk, mechanics, and progressions to keep joints happy under load.
Backpack vs Weighted Vest: Load Distribution and Breathing
Same weight, different feel—how load placement affects comfort and effort.
Best Pace and Distance for Weight Loss: Rucking and Weighted Vests
Pace, time, and incline targets that actually move the scale.
Do Weighted Vests Help Bone Density?
Evidence for preserving or improving BMD with vest walking, especially in older adults.
Gear Guide: Rucking Packs and Weighted Vests
What to look for in packs and vests for comfort, fit, and durability.
How to Combine Rucking or Weighted Vests with Running and Strength
Weekly templates to balance load carriage, lifting, and running without overcooking it.
Hills and Incline: How Much Harder with a Weighted Vest or Ruck?
Grade multiplies effort—how to program hills safely and effectively.
Indoor Guide: Treadmill Rucking and Weighted Vest Walking
Make bad-weather sessions count with smart incline and interval setups.
Weighted Vest and Ruck Fitting: Stop the Bounce, Save the Joints
Fit checklist and why snug gear saves energy and reduces hotspots.