What % do you think obesity contributes to the health problems in our country? (ETA - and why is rucking the best answer? :) ) Part II

[DzynKingRTR]

My shoes that I bought in April are about done. I think I need to buy some non workout shoes because I have been just wearing my ruck shoes even to just go to the grocery store and sometimes work.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Any mountain bikers on this thread? Old, fat, and slow, but love it!

I'm not, but any work is good work!

 

[crimsonaudio]

My shoes that I bought in April are about done. I think I need to buy some non workout shoes because I have been just wearing my ruck shoes even to just go to the grocery store and sometimes work.

I generally keep 1-2 pairs of dedicated ruck shoes alongside any other shoes.

It helps me to track milage via Strava as I've seen the trend in my milage vs knee pain from my mangled meniscus. I could at one time get around 700 miles per pair (five years ago), now ~450 is about my max.

 

[dayhiker]

I recently listened to this and really enjoyed it: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...nsulin-resistance/id818198322?i=1000717375694

Insulin resistance silently shapes the trajectory of nearly every major chronic disease, yet it's often overlooked until blood sugar abnormalities become obvious. In this episode, Dr. Ben Bikman exposes the dietary culprits that drive metabolic dysfunction and highlights actionable, evidence-based tactics for improving metabolic health. Ben also addresses pressing questions about popular weight loss medications like Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonists: Are they groundbreaking solutions, or shortcuts with hidden metabolic consequences?

 

[DzynKingRTR]

My first set of rucking shoes have been completely worn out. They were so worn out, it was starting to affect me. Bought a new pair today. I went with Brooks Glycerin 22 this time over the Ascics Gel- Cumulus 27.

 

[BamaHoopsBoi]

Hey guys, I've read this thread a few times now and have become increasingly more interested in rucking/ walking with a weighted vest, etc.

I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions on a weighted vest and suggestions on what weight to start out with. I already walk 5-7 miles a day unweighted. I'm not in terrible shape but don't wanna overdo it starting out.

Any and all advice is welcome! Thanks a ton.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Hey guys, I've read this thread a few times now and have become increasingly more interested in rucking/ walking with a weighted vest, etc.

I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions on a weighted vest and suggestions on what weight to start out with. I already walk 5-7 miles a day unweighted. I'm not in terrible shape but don't wanna overdo it starting out.

Any and all advice is welcome! Thanks a ton.

I like my Runmax vest. It is adjustable. I started with 20 went down to 15 and now at 25. I am about to go to 30 or 35. Haven't decided. Eventually you won't notice the weight.

 

[92tide]

My shoes that I bought in April are about done. I think I need to buy some non workout shoes because I have been just wearing my ruck shoes even to just go to the grocery store and sometimes work.

if you are putting in a decent number of miles, you definitely want dedicated shoes

 

[DzynKingRTR]

if you are putting in a decent number of miles, you definitely want dedicated shoes

My new shoes are going to hopefully get broken in today. Praying for no rain.

 

[92tide]

My new shoes are going to hopefully get broken in today. Praying for no rain.

invest in good socks too if you haven’t already.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

invest in good socks too if you haven’t already.

already have

 

[BamaHoopsBoi]

I like my Runmax vest. It is adjustable. I started with 20 went down to 15 and now at 25. I am about to go to 30 or 35. Haven't decided. Eventually you won't notice the weight.

Do you recommend with or without the shoulder pads they offer? I'm guessing you bought the 40 pound vest and just remove what you don't need?

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Do you recommend with or without the shoulder pads they offer? I'm guessing you bought the 40 pound vest and just remove what you don't need?

I am broad shouldered so the pads were uncomfortable. I removed them. I have 2 vests. I have the 20 and the 40. I couldn't find just the weights anywhere.

 

[BamaHoopsBoi]

I am broad shouldered so the pads were uncomfortable. I removed them. I have 2 vests. I have the 20 and the 40. I couldn't find just the weights anywhere.

Are the weights removable on the Runmax? It advertises that they are.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Are the weights removable on the Runmax? It advertises that they are.

Yep. They are little bags filled with sand.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Hey guys, I've read this thread a few times now and have become increasingly more interested in rucking/ walking with a weighted vest, etc.

I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions on a weighted vest and suggestions on what weight to start out with. I already walk 5-7 miles a day unweighted. I'm not in terrible shape but don't wanna overdo it starting out.

Any and all advice is welcome! Thanks a ton.

I've tried both methods and settled on rucking for a few reasons:
1- the weighted vest makes breathing more difficult. It might seem silly, but an extra 10# (or more) hanging on the front of your chest makes breathing more work.
2- rucks actually pull your shoulders, helping you maintain better posture, helpful if you're like many people today who are accustomed to slumping inf front of a computer all day.
3- the US military has researched (read: spent millions of tax dollars) various training methods and chose ruck marches as the best compromise of work that is also not too hard on the joints.

There's no wrong answer - a weighted walk is far better at burning calories and strengthening your core - but I prefer the ruck.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Correlation or causation? Probably a bit of both...

 

[oskie]

Correlation or causation? Probably a bit of both...

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Question: correlation or causation?

One look at the maps tells me the answer is: Sweet Tea

 

[mrusso]

I've tried both methods and settled on rucking for a few reasons:
1- the weighted vest makes breathing more difficult. It might seem silly, but an extra 10# (or more) hanging on the front of your chest makes breathing more work.
2- rucks actually pull your shoulders, helping you maintain better posture, helpful if you're like many people today who are accustomed to slumping inf front of a computer all day.
3- the US military has researched (read: spent millions of tax dollars) various training methods and chose ruck marches as the best compromise of work that is also not too hard on the joints.

There's no wrong answer - a weighted walk is far better at burning calories and strengthening your core - but I prefer the ruck.

Aging runner here, thinking I need to run less and walk more. But walking honestly bores me. Rucking has peaked my interest and I had just assumed that carrying any weight was rucking...so thank you for the clarification. Do you have a preferred rucking pack?

 

[crimsonaudio]

Do you have a preferred rucking pack?

I’m an avid fan of the Goruck brand bags - very durable and a lifetime warranty. They cost a bit more than most, but I’ve only had to buy one bag for the more than 15k miles I’ve rucked to date.

5.11 makes good stuff, too, but I’ve no experience with them.