Health Benefits of Rucking: The easiest way to stay fit is walking. Words like walking, jogging and running are not new to us, but do you know about ‘rucking’? Yes, rucking is also a type of exercise, which is common for military personnel. The word rucking may be new to you, but you also do rucking in your daily routine. Everyone does this physical exercise while going out, going to office and school-college. Now you must be wondering what is the meaning of the word ‘rucking’?
Rucking is a physical exercise. In simple words, walking with heavy weight is called ‘rucking’. Generally, it is a part of our daily routine. Be it children’s school bags, office bags of working people or bringing ration for the house. We all are doing the physical exercise of ‘rucking’ unknowingly, because just walking is not as beneficial as walking with heavy weight. This is a workout that you can do anywhere. Now its popularity is also increasing.
In a survey, 29 percent of people said that they have tried rucking and they got more benefits from it than normal walking. Now you must be thinking that how did what you are doing in daily life become a technical term or a terminology? The history of rucking is related to a military training. Actually, the word ‘ruck’ or ‘rucksack’ means backpack. Before the First World War, soldiers used to carry all their luggage in bundles of clothes and sticks, which was not an ideal arrangement. However, in the beginning of the 20th century, soldiers were trained to carry luggage on their backs in rucksacks.
Rucking is still used in military training today, but it is now becoming popular among civilians as well. It offers a simple and cost-effective option to improve fitness and strength. It is a low-cost exercise that does not require expensive equipment or gym memberships, and can be done individually or in groups. The best part about rucking is that it requires very little equipment. All you need is a backpack, some heavy items (such as books, laptops or anything else you can easily find heavy) and you are off for a long walk.
However, if we adopt it apart from our daily life, then it will require a proper time-table. It is advisable to start rucking with a light weight, usually around 10 to 20 pounds (4-10 kg). The distance you cover may vary, but experts recommend starting with a short distance in the beginning. Which you can gradually increase according to your ability.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 4, 2024, 15:23 IST
