“But the terms ruck, hump or forced march all really mean getting your gear from A to B in a backpack.” Among the tests the US Army requires of recruits looking to earn an Expert Infantryman ...

Combining cardio workouts such as running, rucking and swimming with other load-bearing activities is necessary for those ...

Though they are usually responsible, these sergeants major created their own hell in Arizona when they donned gas masks and ...

If you are preparing for Army training that involves much running and rucking, you may not need to spend time in the pool. However, swimming and treading water are valuable skills and exceptional ...

urbazon/Getty Images Loaded marching, or rucking, is often used as a performance metric for members of the U.S. Army. It's required for graduation from Air Assault School, Mountain Warfare ...

The Army wants to reduce the amount of equipment that close combat soldiers, like the infantry, have to carry. The obvious ...

Infantry recruits in the United States Army (and in militaries the world over) must undertake hours-long ruck marches carrying heavy equipment. Because of the potential to increase calorie burn ...

The Military Muscle at Home workout program was designed by trainer Erik Bartell, NASM , a former Army officer. The ...

Rucking is making waves in Silicon Valley "Rucking ... The rucksack was patented by Henry Merriam in 1878 for US Army soldiers to better distribute weight and increase mobility — though this ...