{"id":12564,"date":"2024-09-08T08:20:49","date_gmt":"2024-09-08T08:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=12564"},"modified":"2024-09-08T08:20:49","modified_gmt":"2024-09-08T08:20:49","slug":"rucking-for-weight-loss-how-walking-with-a-weighted-backpack-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=12564","title":{"rendered":"Rucking for weight loss: How walking with a weighted backpack can help"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p> Bored of simply walking for weight loss? Then walk with extra weight in your backpack. Here&#8217;s how to try rucking for weight loss.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Walking in the morning or evening is a good way to stay fit. Make it more effective by adding weight on your back, especially if weight loss is on your mind. Rucking is a fitness trend that involves walking with a weighted rucksack or a backpack. This exercise has roots in the military, but it is not just for soldiers. It can help with weight loss, and in building strength and endurance. You just need a backpack and anything that will work as your weight. If finding sand is a problem, you can even use dumbbells, books or bricks for rucking. You may hurt yourself while rucking for weight loss, so learn how to do it properly.<\/p>\n<h2>What is rucking?<\/h2>\n<p>Rucking is an exercise that involves walking or hiking with a weighted backpack or rucksack. \u201cIt is a great combination of cardiovascular exercise and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthshots.com\/fitness\/weight-loss\/strength-training-for-weight-loss\/\">strength training<\/a>,\u201d says fitness expert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthshots.com\/experts\/yash-agarwal\/\">Yash Agarwal<\/a>. The term is taken from the military, where the word \u201cruck\u201d is shortened for \u201crucksack,\u201d describing a pack or knapsack carried to transport groceries and other gear. It often used as part of training for military personnel, athletes, or those looking to improve their overall fitness.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83924\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83924\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-83924 size-full lazy lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20143449\/hiking.jpg\" alt=\"Rucking for weight loss\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20143449\/hiking.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20143449\/hiking-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20143449\/hiking-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20143449\/hiking-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20143449\/hiking-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20143449\/hiking-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20143449\/hiking-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20143449\/hiking-159x90.jpg 159w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20143449\/hiking-370x207.jpg 370w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20143449\/hiking-223x125.jpg 223w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20143449\/hiking-627x354.jpg 627w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20143449\/hiking-141x79.jpg 141w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20143449\/hiking-207x116.jpg 207w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20143449\/hiking-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83924\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rucking is an effective weight loss exercise. Image courtesy: Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Rucking for weight loss<\/h2>\n<p>If you are specifically looking for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthshots.com\/fitness\/weight-loss\/weight-loss-exercises-without-jumping\/\">exercise to lose weight<\/a>, try rucking, as it burns more calories than walking. During a 2021 study published in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9219293\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Sports Medicine and Health Science<\/a> journal, researchers found that participants who regularly walked for 30 minutes, burned 107 calories on average. \u201cAs for walking with extra weight on the back, it will help to lose anywhere between 400 and 600 calories in an hour, depending on how fast you walk, the weight and terrain. Heavier loads and more challenging terrains increase calorie burn,\u201d says Agarwal.<\/p>\n<p>Also, a 2019 study published in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6352105\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Journal of Clinical Medicine<\/a> found that walking with weight increases the amount of energy needed to move, helping to burn more calories. It engages more muscle groups, especially in the lower body, back, and core, compared to regular walking, boosting overall metabolism.<\/p>\n<h2>Health benefits of rucking<\/h2>\n<p>Apart from weight loss, rucking can offer more health benefits:<\/p>\n<div class=\"mayInterest\">\n<p>You may also like<\/p>\n<div class=\"mayInterestRow\">\n<div class=\"likeColumn\">\n<div class=\"mayInterestRowThumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthshots.com\/video\/zumba-routine-for-super-strong-legs\/\" onclick=\"dataLayer.push({'event':'story_click', 'widget_name':'You may also like', 'story_type':'story', 'position':'1', 'element':'card image', 'story_section':'Weight Loss', 'story_title':'Rucking for weight loss: How walking with a weighted backpack can help', 'target_url':'https:\/\/www.healthshots.com\/video\/zumba-routine-for-super-strong-legs\/', 'current_url':'https:\/\/www.healthshots.com\/fitness\/weight-loss\/rucking-for-weight-loss\/', 'data_source':'non_amp', 'property_language':'eng', 'user_ID':ga4ClientId, 'client_id':ga4ClientGaId});\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2021\/09\/04100630\/Zumba-EP-5-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Zumba routine for super-strong legs\" title=\"Zumba routine for super-strong legs\" width=\"370\" class=\"lazyload\" height=\"207\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"likeColumn\">\n<div class=\"mayInterestRowThumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthshots.com\/fitness\/weight-loss\/dips-for-weight-loss\/\" onclick=\"dataLayer.push({'event':'story_click', 'widget_name':'You may also like', 'story_type':'story', 'position':'2', 'element':'card image', 'story_section':'Weight Loss', 'story_title':'Rucking for weight loss: How walking with a weighted backpack can help', 'target_url':'https:\/\/www.healthshots.com\/fitness\/weight-loss\/dips-for-weight-loss\/', 'current_url':'https:\/\/www.healthshots.com\/fitness\/weight-loss\/rucking-for-weight-loss\/', 'data_source':'non_amp', 'property_language':'eng', 'user_ID':ga4ClientId, 'client_id':ga4ClientGaId});\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2024\/09\/07144806\/Dip-exercise-4-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Dips for weight loss: Do these exercises help shed the extra kilos?\" title=\"Dips for weight loss: Do these exercises help shed the extra kilos?\" width=\"370\" class=\"lazyload\" height=\"207\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>1. Cardiovascular fitness<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cRucking is an exercise that improves cardiovascular fitness and endurance,\u201d says physiotherapist and fitness expert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthshots.com\/experts\/dr-aijaz-ashai\/\">Dr Aijaz Ashai<\/a>. If your endurance is better, your body will be able to sustain high-intensity workouts.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Low-impact exercise<\/h3>\n<p>Even though you need to carry extra weight on the back, rucking has less impact on the joints. The controlled motion of the movement with a weighted pack greatly reduces stress on the joints, so it\u2019s a suitable option for those needing a low-impact workout.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Good for muscles<\/h3>\n<p>During a 2019 study published in the <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31269002\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research<\/a>, it was found that walking with a weighted backpack helped in improving strength in muscles all over the body. Rucking strengthens the muscles through adding resistance by means of the weighted backpack. \u201cA lot of hard work by the legs, back, and core for the carriage of the load strengthens these muscles and aids in general endurance building,\u201d says Dr Ashai.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Better bone health<\/h3>\n<p>As a weight-carrying activity, rucking makes your bones work and strengthens them with a load. This can reduce the chances of developing problems such as osteoporosis and ensure long-term health for the bones.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Improved posture<\/h3>\n<p>Rucking is good for posture because a person doing it has to have a straight back and engaged core at all times. \u201cThis can help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthshots.com\/fitness\/staying-fit\/know-how-to-improve-your-posture-during-workout\/\">improve posture<\/a> while also reducing strain on your back,\u201d says Dr Ashai.<\/p>\n<h2>How to start rucking?<\/h2>\n<p>Doing rucking the right way will prevent you from hurting yourself. Here are some tips \u2013<\/p>\n<h3>1. Choose the right backpack<\/h3>\n<p>Choose a sturdy, comfortable backpack or rucksack with padded shoulder straps and a waist belt. Wear your backpack securely, as it may shift and put added stress on your back.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Start with a comfortable weight<\/h3>\n<p>If you are starting rucking for the first time then focus on the weight you are supposed to carry. \u201cAs a beginner, you can go for 4 to 9 kgs. Later, you can increase the weight to 15 to 18 kgs,\u201d says Dr Ashai.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_58664\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58664\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-58664 size-full lazy lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2022\/09\/24103821\/travel.jpg\" alt=\"Rucking for weight loss\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2022\/09\/24103821\/travel.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2022\/09\/24103821\/travel-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2022\/09\/24103821\/travel-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2022\/09\/24103821\/travel-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2022\/09\/24103821\/travel-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2022\/09\/24103821\/travel-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2022\/09\/24103821\/travel-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2022\/09\/24103821\/travel-159x90.jpg 159w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2022\/09\/24103821\/travel-370x207.jpg 370w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2022\/09\/24103821\/travel-223x125.jpg 223w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2022\/09\/24103821\/travel-627x354.jpg 627w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2022\/09\/24103821\/travel-141x79.jpg 141w, https:\/\/images.healthshots.com\/healthshots\/en\/uploads\/2022\/09\/24103821\/travel-207x116.jpg 207w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-58664\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Start with comfortable weight for rucking. Image courtesy: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>3. Warm up<\/h3>\n<p>You should warm up before rucking. Do stretches or go for walks without weights for a few minutes so that you are prepared to go for rucking.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Maintain good posture<\/h3>\n<p>Make sure your back is straight, shoulders are relaxed, and core is engaged while rucking. Maintaining a good posture during rucking will help prevent strains and injuries.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Cool down<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, after rucking, cool down with a stretching routine that will help improve post-workout recovery. It will also help promote better flexibility. You can also eat foods like eggs and spinach to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthshots.com\/fitness\/staying-fit\/these-5-nutritious-foods-can-help-with-muscle-recovery-after-workout\/\">boost muscle recovery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the side effects of rucking?<\/h2>\n<p>Some of the side effects of rucking are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If the load is too heavy or not evenly distributed, you can experience back pain.<\/li>\n<li>Joint pain, especially in knees and hips, if you do not use proper form.<\/li>\n<li>Blisters or chafing from ill-fitting gear or improper clothes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Rucking can help in losing weight, but combine it with a healthy diet for better results. Also, people with severe back issues and joint problems, should avoid rucking, as it may worsen the symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bored of simply walking for weight loss? Then walk with extra weight in your backpack. Here&#8217;s how to try rucking for weight loss. 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