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<blockquote data-quote="martinakl" data-source="post: 2996516" data-attributes="member: 74115"><p>I say go here: <a href="https://www.goruck.com/" target="_blank">https://www.goruck.com/</a></p><p>Buy this (get the "long," so you can go up to 45lbs): <a href="https://www.goruck.com/products/ruck-plate-carrier?variant=42138706804836" target="_blank">https://www.goruck.com/products/ruck-plate-carrier?variant=42138706804836</a></p><p>Plus a couple of these: <a href="https://www.goruck.com/collections/ruck-plates" target="_blank">https://www.goruck.com/collections/ruck-plates</a></p><p>Get up early and get moving (even when it's super cold but NEVER when it's icy).</p><p>You can ruck anywhere/anytime that it's not icy. No need to go anywhere (like a gym)... Just walk out your front/back/garage door. You just need a sidewalk, road, path, etc.</p><p></p><p>I'd say start with 10, 20, or 30lbs and work your way up.</p><p></p><p>Careful. take it slow. Every other day or every third day to start is probably good (for carrying weight). Go 45 minutes a day, every day (just don't carry weight every day). You can ramp up quickly. It may not feel like much but it will catch up to you quickly and you can/will injure yourself.</p><p></p><p>I overdid it and had hip and knee pain (45 minutes daily, with 30lbs, was too much to start). I took a week off carrying weight and just walked. I eased back into carrying weight and now I always use weight. It might be uncomfortable for awhile, especially the weight on the shoulders but just work through it for a few weeks. It's just gonna suck for awhile but push through. </p><p></p><p>I've gone almost daily, sometimes twice/day for seven months now (always with weight now). I'm up to 50lbs (45lb plate plus 5 dumbbell). I've sense upgraded to a full pack as I've progressed beyond 45 lbs. It's getting icy here, so sometimes I do it on the treadmill (sooo boring).</p><p></p><p>The consistent rucking started when I did the "75 Hard" program in the spring/summer of 2023. That is a life changing experience. It's out there and it's totally free. It's not a weight loss or fitness challenge but... It's more than that but it'll get your *** in shape and then some.</p><p></p><p><strong>Pro tip:</strong></p><p>Get your wife or significant other into too. It's a great way to spend some time with them... Suffering together is quality time. My wife and I go together every day, Mon.-Fri. If you have a dog, they'd probably think you're cool if you bring them along too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="martinakl, post: 2996516, member: 74115"] I say go here: [URL]https://www.goruck.com/[/URL] Buy this (get the "long," so you can go up to 45lbs): [URL]https://www.goruck.com/products/ruck-plate-carrier?variant=42138706804836[/URL] Plus a couple of these: [URL]https://www.goruck.com/collections/ruck-plates[/URL] Get up early and get moving (even when it's super cold but NEVER when it's icy). You can ruck anywhere/anytime that it's not icy. No need to go anywhere (like a gym)... Just walk out your front/back/garage door. You just need a sidewalk, road, path, etc. I'd say start with 10, 20, or 30lbs and work your way up. Careful. take it slow. Every other day or every third day to start is probably good (for carrying weight). Go 45 minutes a day, every day (just don't carry weight every day). You can ramp up quickly. It may not feel like much but it will catch up to you quickly and you can/will injure yourself. I overdid it and had hip and knee pain (45 minutes daily, with 30lbs, was too much to start). I took a week off carrying weight and just walked. I eased back into carrying weight and now I always use weight. It might be uncomfortable for awhile, especially the weight on the shoulders but just work through it for a few weeks. It's just gonna suck for awhile but push through. I've gone almost daily, sometimes twice/day for seven months now (always with weight now). I'm up to 50lbs (45lb plate plus 5 dumbbell). I've sense upgraded to a full pack as I've progressed beyond 45 lbs. It's getting icy here, so sometimes I do it on the treadmill (sooo boring). The consistent rucking started when I did the "75 Hard" program in the spring/summer of 2023. That is a life changing experience. It's out there and it's totally free. It's not a weight loss or fitness challenge but... It's more than that but it'll get your *** in shape and then some. [B]Pro tip:[/B] Get your wife or significant other into too. It's a great way to spend some time with them... Suffering together is quality time. My wife and I go together every day, Mon.-Fri. If you have a dog, they'd probably think you're cool if you bring them along too. [/QUOTE]
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