Tactical Fitness Report With Stew Smith Podcast

Check out https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/rucking-progression-rules-of-rucking for more rucking tips. But here is the latest info to help beginners:Here are seven things to consider when new to rucking for exercise:Walk, Don’t Run – In the military, there are often races with moderately heavy rucks that many can still run with (40-50lbs). Your goal as a new rucker is to put time under the load and walk.  If you want a standard, shoot for 15-minute miles (4 mph), which you will see is a moderate pace that borders on the casual stroll and a power walk. Start Light – You may have heard stories about 100+ lbs. rucks from your military friends. While this is true with many who served in the Infantry, Rangers, and other special operations ground pounders, the beginner doesn't need to go heavy. Start Short and Progress Smartly – If you walk 30 minutes a day already, try making 5-10 minutes of that normal walk with the added new weight. Progress every week or two with an additional 5 minutes under the ruc