What is Rucking?

Rucking is simply walking with weight on your back. It is a full body, low impact exercise that torches calories and builds strength and stamina. It gives you the ability to explore amazing places in the great outdoors.

Benefits of Rucking

  • Strengthens back & shoulder muscles to improve posture
  • Improves cardiovascular health
  • Creates a positive effect on mood 
  • Sleep habits improve
  • Strengthens our bones
  • Balances body composition
  • Helps you get ready for Full Potential backpacking trips, hiking, and snowshoe adventures!
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Group rucks are more fun!

All About Rec Fit Ruck Club

My Rec Fit Ruck Club  is an outdoor fitness experience designed to build strength, stamina, and camaraderie—one step at a time. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to push your limits, the program features four levels of difficulty,  allowing you to progress at your own pace.
Here’s what you can expect:
  • Weekly Group Rucks: Join like-minded individuals for scheduled group rucks that keep you moving and motivated.
  • Private Facebook Community: Stay connected and accountable with our exclusive group, where members celebrate accomplishments, share tips, and support each other.
  • Nutrition Education: Receive formal nutrition guidance, recipes, and tips to fuel your rucks and improve overall health.
  • Functional Movements & Mobility: Access instructional videos that help improve movement quality, recovery, and injury prevention.
  • Monthly Calendar: Plan ahead with our monthly calendar featuring all group ruck locations and dates.
  • Group Event Outings: Take your training off the beaten path with special group outings that add adventure and variety.
Whether you're rucking for fitness, fun, or friendship, this program meets you where you are—and helps you go farther together.
Choose your level of difficulty!
Each month you will decide what level of difficulty to set your mileage and fitness goals at. Feel free to level up or down each month to accommodate your lifestyle, goals, and schedule. The levels include the following:
Trailhead Trekker
  • 10 miles per month
  • 1 round of functional movements 3x per week
Perfect for first-timers or those returning after a long break. Easy pace, short distance, flat terrain, and no added weight. A low number of reps of functional movements are optional. Our focus is on movement, fun, and connection.
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Forest Explorer
  • 25 miles per month
  • 2 rounds of functional movements 3x per week
Ideal for those building consistency. Moderate pace, low-rep functional movements, and optional light ruck weight (5–10 lbs). Focus on building stamina and consistency.

Summit Seeker
  • 50 miles per month
  • 2 rounds of functional movements 3x per week
For those with a solid fitness base and looking to increase their endurance. Brisk pace, mixed terrain, and moderate ruck weight (10–20 lbs). Expect a good sweat and a sense of accomplishment.

Ridgeline Roamer
  • 75 miles per month
  • 3 rounds of function movements 3x per week
Focus on higher mileage on moderate to rough terrain with a heavier ruck weight (15-20lbs). An additional round of functional movements compared to the previous level increases volume and adds another layer of intensity to rucks.

Peak Conqueror 
  • 100 miles per month
  • 3 rounds of function movements 3x per week
Geared toward seasoned ruckers. Fast pace, rough terrain, and heavier ruck weight (20+ lbs). Higher rep scheme of functional movements. Demands stamina, grit, and a love for pushing limits.

Functional Movements 

All levels include a dedicated functional movement routine focused on building total-body strength, stability, and mobility.
Sample Functional Movement Circuits:
Week 1:
  • 20 Flutter Kicks
  • 10 Bench Press
  • 20 Forward Lunges (10 per leg)
  • 30 Seconds of Alternating Bird-Dogs
​Week 2
  • 20 Squats
  • 10 Push Press
  • 20 Glute Bridges
  • 30 Seconds of Shoulder Taps in a Plank Hold
The higher the level, the more rounds you will complete for each circuit.
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Functional movements include a tricep press with a weighted vest.

Your first ruck is FREE!

Have you been thinking Rec Fit Ruck Club?
Scared to start?
Not sure if you will know anyone?
Don't have a pack?
Enough with the excuses.
Your first ruck is free!
Join us for one of our group ruck events and see what the hype is all about! If you love it (which I know you will)—sign up for a monthly membership and be a part of community you won't want to leave!
Check out this month's events!

Ready to Ruck?

Whether you're training for an event, building a new routine, or looking for a supportive fitness community, the Ruck Program offers the structure, tools, and encouragement you need to go farther—together.
Get Started Now!

Become a Rec Fit Ruck Club Member!

    Please complete the fields below to sign up for the rucking program.

    After clicking submit, you will receive an email confirmation with payment information and instructions to gain access to the Rec Fit Facebook page! Don't forget to check back to the webpage for monthly updates.

What people are saying about Rec Fit Ruck Club:

"It doesn't feel like we are working out when rucking & I love that so much. Stacy reminds me how hard our bodies are working during rucking & I can see it in all of us but it's easy to forget cause we're having so much fun!"
"I love having a group that keeps me moving, motivated, and accountable. This ruck club has made getting fit fun, and it’s been the perfect blend of challenge and adventure."
"Thank you Stacy for really preaching consistency! I’ve been consistently eating better and consistently exercising and it shows! And it helps that Ruck Club is so dang fun that it doesn’t even seem like exercise. So thank you to all the ruckers as well!"
"I logged 30 miles this month, my goal was 50. Which is way better than I had been doing. I am grateful to this group and looking forward to getting back!"

Rec Fit Ruck Club Events & Trails

Follow these links to see all the opportunities to ruck, walk, or race around Michigan!
North Country Trail
Pure Michigan Fitness Events
Find a Race!

Gear Up

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Community Conduct Policy
At Full Potential, we are committed to maintaining a respectful and supportive environment for all participants. All members are expected to: 
  • Treat others with respect and kindness at all times.
  • Use appropriate, respectful language and communication at all times.
  • Support and encourage fellow participants
  • Respect personal boundaries
  • Follow all safety guidelines and instructions