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!
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:
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.
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:
Introductory
Perfect for first-timers or those returning after a long break. Easy pace, short distance (10 miles/month), flat terrain, and no added weight. A low number of reps of functional movements are optional. Our focus is on movement, fun, and connection.
Beginner
Ideal for those building consistency. Moderate pace, 25 miles/month, low-rep functional movements, and optional light ruck weight (5–10 lbs). Focus on developing endurance and confidence.
Intermediate
For those with a solid base looking to challenge themselves. Brisk pace, 50 miles/month, mixed terrain, and moderate ruck weight (10–20 lbs). A moderate number of reps for each functional movement. Expect a good sweat and a sense of accomplishment.
Advanced
Geared toward seasoned ruckers. Fast pace, 100 miles/month, rough terrain, and heavier ruck weight (20+ lbs). Higher rep scheme of functional movements . Demands stamina, grit, and a love for pushing limits.
Perfect for first-timers or those returning after a long break. Easy pace, short distance (10 miles/month), flat terrain, and no added weight. A low number of reps of functional movements are optional. Our focus is on movement, fun, and connection.
Beginner
Ideal for those building consistency. Moderate pace, 25 miles/month, low-rep functional movements, and optional light ruck weight (5–10 lbs). Focus on developing endurance and confidence.
Intermediate
For those with a solid base looking to challenge themselves. Brisk pace, 50 miles/month, mixed terrain, and moderate ruck weight (10–20 lbs). A moderate number of reps for each functional movement. Expect a good sweat and a sense of accomplishment.
Advanced
Geared toward seasoned ruckers. Fast pace, 100 miles/month, 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
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The beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels include a dedicated functional movement routine focused on building total-body strength, stability, and mobility.
Sample Functional Movement Circuits: Week 1:
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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!
Get Started!
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Rec Fit Ruck Club Events & Trails
Follow these links to see all the opportunities to ruck, walk, or race around Michigan!
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