Rucking Buddies

[Aurenos]

I've recently switched my cardio from jogging to rucking (walking with a weighted backpack). Was wondering if anyone else does this and whether they might be interested in taking an occasional walk together?

[radiusulnar]

31 minutes ago, Aurenos said:

weighted backpack

 

Sounds like unnecessary compression on the spine. How heavy is the backpack?

[reece7700]

First time I hear of rucking. How heavy of a weight/backpack/vest do you recommend?

[Aurenos]

At first glance yes it does sound risky for the spinal load, but that would also apply to other strength training too if you don't engage the right muscles and have a good posture. 

Also from what I researched I should at max carry 25-33% of my bodyweight. 

For me that would be 20-26 kg.

 

So far I have progressed from 5kg to 12.5kg. 

Edited June 21 by Aurenos

[Aurenos]

2 hours ago, radiusulnar said:

 

Sounds like unnecessary compression on the spine. How heavy is the backpack?

2 hours ago, reece7700 said:

First time I hear of rucking. How heavy of a weight/backpack/vest do you recommend?

Sorry forgot to quote y'all

 

[ljh]

5 hours ago, Aurenos said:

I've recently switched my cardio from jogging to rucking (walking with a weighted backpack). Was wondering if anyone else does this and whether they might be interested in taking an occasional walk together?

I use a weighted vest instead of a physical backpack unless training for a hiking/climbing trip. Which day/time of the week and where do you train at?

[radiusulnar]

4 hours ago, Aurenos said:

that would also apply to other strength training too if you don't engage the right muscles and have a good posture. 

Also from what I researched I should at max carry 25-33%

That's true. Maybe I should weighted walks a try soon. Give my joints a break from jogging.

[Aurenos]

4 hours ago, ljh said:

I use a weighted vest instead of a physical backpack unless training for a hiking/climbing trip. Which day/time of the week and where do you train at?

Honestly, I've been free to do it any day and time of the week. I usually plan my rucks around my schedules and gym sessions. Location wise, I keep to the west side since i live around there, so examples like (Ulu Pandan Canal, Hort Park, Labrador Park), but I am open to try new places. Wanted to try rucking at Macritchie Resevoir.

[Aurenos]

2 hours ago, radiusulnar said:

That's true. Maybe I should weighted walks a try soon. Give my joints a break from jogging.

In that case would you like to join me? Just a suggestion haha