Arnold's "secret exercise": why should you include it?

Today, we're going to take a look at a simple but, according to Arnold Schwarzenegger, extremely effective exercise that has the potential to cover most of your fitness goals: rucking.

What is Rucking?

Rucking is basically walking with added weight (often in a backpack). In his "Pump Club" newsletter, Arnold explains that rucking is like the "Swiss army knife" of exercises - it offers comprehensive benefits for the body.

Why is it so effective?

Arnold and scientific studies emphasize that rucking improves strength, endurance, promotes muscle growth and helps with fat loss.

• Strength and endurance: strengthens legs, glutes, midsection and back.
• Calorie Burn: Burns 100 calories more per hour than jogging and 2-3 times more than regular walking, making it a great tool for weight loss.
• Fat loss: Research suggests that carrying weights can lead to greater fat loss, possibly due to the effect on the hormone leptin.

How do you do that?

Neither Arnold nor other experts (Dr. Peter Attia, Dr. Andrew Huberman) spare rucking:

1. Load: Start with 5-10% of your body weight in a comfortable backpack.
2. Footwear: Quality and supportive footwear is essential.
3. Gradual: Start with shorter distances and slowly increase them.
4. Outdoors: Enjoy rucking in nature for extra mental health benefits.

Even in retirement, Arnold Schwarzenegger is an inspiration. His recommendation of rucking as "one exercise for everything" is a simple and effective approach to overall health and fitness. So grab your backpack and head out - you may discover your new favorite exercise!

Source:FitnessVolt