How a weighted backpack can transform your fitness routine

SportsHealth & Fitness
18 Apr 2025 • 5:13 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Rucking, walking with a weighted backpack, offers a simple way to enhance fitness and strength.
  • It's accessible, requiring minimal equipment; even household items can be used to weight the backpack initially.
  • Rucking is versatile, easily integrated into daily activities like dog walks or commutes.
  • It benefits cardiovascular health and strengthens leg, core, and postural muscles.
  • Finding the right weight is crucial, starting light and gradually increasing as fitness improves.

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