Weighted Walking (Rucking) The Swiss Army Knife of Fitness

Weighted Walking, Rucking or Tabbing is a phenomenal way to improve all aspects of your fitness.
You can use a Ruck sack, standard Backpack, or a Weighted Vest.
I use both, but I prefer the Weighted Vest.
I think of the Weighted Vest as the Swiss Army Knife of fitness equipment.
In this video, I show you my opinions on both options, the effect of rucking on your fitness and how to walk with weight, but without injury in barefoot shoes.
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[@natedawg6699]

Became a mail carrier and weighed around 230. 90 days in droped to 175 with just walking and a mail bag that can weigh upwards to 60 pounds depending on packages and flyers. Definitely works

[@teukuaziz]

How long is your daily walk on average? Just wonder..

[@natedawg6699]

@@teukuaziz 6 hours a day roughly. Which obviously isn't feasible for a daily workout routine but I believe a hour walk roughly 2-3 miles depending on pace with a vest would work well.

[@MisterUrbanWorld]

@@natedawg6699 Here they drive the mail truck to each mailbox, no one walks anymore.

[@Dredabeast95]

@@natedawg6699 Thank you for the advice. I will try this and try to get my hands on a weight vest.

[@DZR-qo2px]

Can confirm as a fellow mail carrier. Although I’ve took this to the extreme in my 20s and added ankle weights for half my route 😂

[@miketurany2082]

2years ago I found a 20lb. rock painted it and put " twenty LB Of Fat" on the side. And since I already Lost 20 pounds it was a good motivator. So I carried this 20lb Fat rock In my rucksack everywhere I went riding my bike And walking. What a great motivator.

[@GrownandHealthy]

That definitely helps the mindset. Great job. *going to search for a rock to write on, for myself*

[@St.Maurice]

Love using weighted vests. To be honest I started using weighted ankle, wrist and vests after watching Dragon Ball Z. I don't go Super Saiyan after taking off the weights, but I have increased agility, endurance and strength.

[@JoJo-rm8lc]

Gotta be real this was it for me too

[@seannash2148]

I'm glad im not alone

[@snipershotsphotography7915]

Hahahaha me too! We are dorks! Piccolo did it for me.

[@St.Maurice]

@@snipershotsphotography7915 Great minds think alike!!😉

[@Dredabeast95]

I…started the same way I just never said anything cause I didnt think anyone else really thought about it like that. Good to know there were other like minded ppl.

[@dancinglight8411]

Dropping by to say that after three months of applying your walking mechanics, and using body weight/resistance training to target glutes + adductors + quads, my leg pain is almost completely gone. I also chose on my own to practice rucking about once a week with 10lbs. Your content is changing lives. Keep at it.

[@GrownandHealthy]

That is great! I'm glad it helped you.

[@alandoman-ig4oe]

At last an American instructor who doesn’t find the need to bellow at the camera. Thank you.

[@JustMe-999a]

I assume your great country has a volume control. Look into it

[@afro_souledits2382]

Did this with added weight since 2021 ,and even today,drop from 212 to 173 along with weight training

[@immnotaboutthatlife2086]

Nice

[@xclusive2168]

Do you go on long walks with the weight vest

[@timholmes3621]

I've recently added a 25 lb weight vest to power walking ...I walk 5 miles/day And let me tell you ! My shirt is soaked when I get done !! I really like how the intensity has gone up!! I've found if you add 25 lbs to your weight on most fitness trackers like garmin or my fitness pal ...you'll see with the vest your burning 20% more calories!!... thanks Tim

[@XhizorBE]

Such great news i love food and need meds for my bipolar disorder that makes me weight more. So i need to walk a lot to keep my weight under control. Now with this i can have extra time. Thx for sharing the info

[@anirex911]

Great video. Thanks. Though ill have to figure out a weighted vest that doesn't make me look like a terrorist.

[@GrownandHealthy]

Stop worrying about others, they don't care! They are thinking about their problems. We have been programmed with a lot of mental baggage.

[@derekfrost8991]

I went to church with mine and thought the same thing.. 😂

[@clivepa]

@@derekfrost8991 You attending mass while wearing a weight vest?

[@derekfrost8991]

@@clivepa of course.. 😂

[@derekfrost8991]

@@clivepa under my coat..

[@GreenIsTheWayForward]

Last winter I was volunteering on an organic farm, where I helped out with the construction of some terracing. Moved stones with a wheelbarrow for weeks, loads of up to about 100 kgs, just for two hours per day because that shit was heavy. Amazing workout. Where a backpack or weighted vest mainly impact core and leg muscles, a wheelbarrow also requires a lot from your torso and arms, even more so in rugged or hilly terrain. Torso and arms blew up like crazy, especially my deltoids and forearms. Never wore a coat even though it was often under 5 celsius, generated all the heat I needed myself, and I lost several kgs that month while eating a lot more than normal. I guess what I'm saying is , if you want to get ripped, find yourself some land to scape :P

[@danielhorton9929]

Wow man. A channel emphasizing waking and physical therapy methods related to more conventional fitness, that’s amazing and very refreshing instead of the same old get ripped/lose weight/look good toxicity on KZbin. Also Love your professionalism and well spoken as well. Great content.

[@michaelherrera7520]

I’ve been a subscriber for about 4 months now… your video content is very appreciated.

[@rickyfulbrook1026]

Your videos are always so vibrant and sunny. Definitely nice to see in UK January

[@BodyByBenSLC]

I studied exercise science in college and was personal trainer for about a decade. This is great advice, one of the things that made me frustrated about fitness is the industry makes it unnecessarily complicated so people would buy the things. This is simple, effective, almost anyone can do it, almost everyone would benefit. Easy to increase or decrease load. I am going start adding this to my routine, I herniated a disk few years ago and running can irritate my L5 sometimes. This would be good to do in place of running 1-2 a week to reduce impact.

[@thecollectivebore8329]

Thankyou so much for this video 😢 I’ve been struggling so much because I love the gym but I really need to walk outside for my mental health and this is the perfect balance! 🔥

[@mysteriousalphafitness8214]

Well articulated. One of the best video I came across in fitness with explanation.

[@CoachGreg]

I walk 5-6 miles or more just about everyday. I have watched several vidoes and you really have great information, thank you

[@adventuresandvacations4947]

I like that you address gait and posture in your basic explanation

[@LizaLavolta]

I have been doing weighted stair runs. I never thought to include it in my walks. AWESOME

[@charlenemyers7599]

Incredibly helpful video. Will be doing this with a weighted vest. Thanks for sharing 😊😊

[@off-the-record6613]

This video helped me a lot with the walking technique, now I can walk for longer and no knee pain, so thank you .

[@alwaysoutafterdark6136]

I used to weigh 270 lbs in 2021. I could barely walk 2.5 miles without struggling. I've been rucking since then, 5-6 days a week with 30-75 lbs for distances between 2.5 and 20 miles. I've lost 70 lbs and have a resting heart of 39 BPM, my blood pressure is normal - below normal and I have more energy than I could ever imagine. I can average 12-14 minute/mile pace with 30-45 pounds all day long. The only issues I've had with rucking 5-6 days a week for two years are stress fractures and slight knee pain. I can continue working out through minor injuries but the more severe injuries have kept me away from trails for no more than 7-10 days. Pay attention to what is said around the 8:00 mark and beyond about your gait and footstrikes. Take short, choppy steps and keep your CG over your feet. When you take long, leisurely strides you are asking for injuries. As he stated, the heel striking is a BIG NO-NO!!!

[@stever507]

Great review ! Thanks man that was well explained. Just ordered one

[@dsterry74]

One of the best videos I have seen that explains weighted walking. Very clear, great detail. Love that you included the suggestion not to increase any variable (weight, time, distance) more than 10% per week. I read that in a book about running a while back. It also mentioned that you should back off every 3 weeks (studies found that injuries were highest in the 3rd week and multiples of 3 in a training program). I purchased a vest that came with empty packs. You can fill them up with anything. I found BB's to give the most weight for the volume. I can get my vest up to 100 pounds by adding packs from an old 40 lb vest that was tearing apart. Tried walking with 80 lbs once. It was too much for my joints. Went down to 60 lbs and it was manageable, but still felt too much pressure in my joints. With both 80 & 60 lbs I felt a little uneasy about my back. So, I dropped it to 40 lbs. Thanks for the recommendation of adding no more than 25% of your body weight. You also mentioned something I had not heard before, but found to be consistent with my experience. Getting outside of Zone 2 makes you require more food for recovery. When I do more difficult cardio, I want to eat more, usually negating the work that I did. So, thanks for that too. Only recently discovered your channel. I have found it very informative thus far.

[@peterkempf5422]

Awesome video, glad to have found your channel. I'm a barefoot enthusiast, avid walker and now, a new subscriber. Cheers!

[@cknight4281]

Awesome video. Very in-depth, thanks for making this

[@GrownandHealthy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tonyallen3138]

Great video, looking to incorporate this with my daily walking routine via a weighted vest.

[@msfkmsfk]

I really appreciate this video and the demonstration.

[@dschene1]

Just getting into rucking and I found your video helpful. Thank you.

[@Lance-Sir]

Excellent video on a useful topic. THANK YOU

[@King_Adam_M]

Great video. Thanks for making these videos

[@crb2061]

MY weight vest has been gathering dust for most of the 15 years that I have had it. This video inspireid me to whip it out, with 20#s for 1.6 mile 40 minute hilly barefoot walk over rough ground. Great stuff. I am thinking of adding one 2# ingot per week. May the Lord bless you with perseverance today.

[@righteousshadowsdojopt.3979]

Mine was/is also gaining weight. Have you been using it?

[@BrandanTheBroker]

I had a 20lb vest and now I'm graduating to the 40. I need to drop 39 more pounds to get to my first major goal of 325, and since walking is my main cardio in the morning, weighted vest walks work best for me. Hope nobody mistakes me for SWAT again 😂

[@anomad6314]

update bro!

[@BrandanTheBroker]

@@anomad6314 sitting at an uncomfortable 349 and maybe I was tightening too much, my back and chest was hurting bad 😞

[@anomad6314]

@@BrandanTheBroker Might suggest losing the vest... i dropped 9kg earlier this year in just a few weeks by doing 15,000 steps a day and eating reasonably clean... walking is magic... it is tempting to get a vest, but deep down i know it's not needed. Look after yourself!!

[@kevmack101]

I have a 40 pound vest and i love it for doing squats and pull ups and jogging and running once you get use to it

[@stanmcclure229]

Awesome video!!!! I use a 22 pound vest and have benefited greatly.

[@k9six185]

Just started rucking on September 1…..great workout….. Great video man

[@laurentamar9873]

Just discover your channel, wearing only barefoot shoes for 6 years. Amazing thanks a lot

[@barenjuden3911]

Wow! Love the matured, calm presentation! Great work. I'm a big time weight walker. I like carrying kettlebells and medicine balls over my head and shoulders too 💪

[@Mr196710]

Been doing this since the early 90s. I can vouch for his information.

[@handoromper7987]

Great video and I love my weighted vest 👍🏻

[@crazycxr]

never considered the use of weighted vests before. But now i know better, thanks.

[@ThomasMac]

Great information. This clarifies a lot for me. Weighted walking (40 lb. vest) has been at the center of my daily routine since July of last year, and has helped me drop over 90 lbs. to date. Good to know I'm on the right track.

[@ddb43fa]

How many miles did you start at and how many are you walking now?

[@ThomasMac]

@@ddb43fa Started with 1.5 miles w/40 lbs. Now I’m doing 3 miles per day with either 80 lbs. (40 vest/10 each leg/10 each hand) walking, or 50 lbs. (40 vest/ 5 each hand) walk/run (walk 2 mins/run 2 mins). Will work on simply running w/50 lbs. for September.

[@MoeIhsan]

I've started my journey as well. I've lost about 8 lbs so far. I wanna lose 150 lbs by the end of 2024. How many miles were you walking daily?

[@ThomasMac]

@@MoeIhsan Started with 1.5 miles w/40 lbs. Then, worked up to 3 miles per day with either 80 lbs. (40 vest/10 each leg/10 each hand) walking, or 50 lbs. (40 vest/ 5 each hand) walk/run (walk 2 mins/run 2 mins). Now, I'm simply running w/50 lbs. for 3 miles daily. Will try to increase to 4 miles by the end of September. Officially down 100 lbs. now.

[@xpdjx]

Thanks so much for this info! Buying one now.

[@earlsnapp5209]

Found your channel today while looking for different fitness routines... Former Marine so I had to look when I saw the word Rucking. Whoa whoa

[@cirocundin]

Outstanding! All spot straight info and delivery. Once and infantryman - always…. This is all good instruction for managing a load and walking, training and staying hard.

[@cirocundin]

I wish add further… If at all possible train/ruck march on natural soil and terrain. The actual soil “give” will instruct your pace, style, posture, intensity and return an intelligence into your ruck march. Even a soft shoulder to a roadway is tremendously superior to walking on concrete or asphalt. Peace to all.

[@willywonka111]

I've done 16 kilometer walks the last three days in a row. I always played football (soccer) and trained in MMA for a while. However its damn cold here in Ireland so when I got myself an office job my weight shot up and I stopped training. 6ft 1 and 230 pounds currently, I'll do this and hopefully not be fat again

[@MrAsundstrom]

The ruck sack has the added benefit of being an uneven load, which forces core engagement to stay upright

[@Sirkanythe]

I inadvertently did a bunch of ruck sacking when I was younger. I would walk miles with a fishing backpack with around 20lbs looking for good fishing spots I was significantly more lean. It's simple but it does work.

[@weightvest]

I had a doctor lose 40 lbs. walking with our weight vest. Nice video!!

[@damonm1326]

Took me 6 years to realize this as well, weight vests making skill training more challenging & effective, appreciate the wisdom being shared here 👍🏼

[@coreygriffin9576]

Hey I have that vest. This is a great dude. Good channel.

[@machsi1900]

I 100÷ agree. Atleast for me rucking is better than running. It fixed my knees which prevented me from running anymore. I do prefer my Goruck though rather than a weight vest because where i walk there are two military bases and im liable to get shot wearing something that looks like a plate carrier😂. Great content, Cheers and God bless.

[@chaosevolution]

So glad I got this suggestion. I'm about to start heavy farmers walks every other week, so I guess I could alternate with rucking.

[@GrownandHealthy]

Excellent Combo.

[@omg_wtf]

This was my covid. Every day. 5 miles, 30kg ruck around my town at 6am. Wind, rain, snow, it didnt matter. I loved it. When I got home I would do some pushups with the backpack still on. Awesome. Check out the Norwegian military ruck challenge they put their recruits through if you want a real savage ruck. It's insane

[@MochaZilla]

You're awesome! Love your content. I switched to barefoot 4 years ago and love it. Really glad i found your channel! Can you please list your favorite barefoot shoe brands? I have Vibram 5 fingers, a pair of Vivo boots, and a pair of Xero running shoes

[@AnTalk_blog]

I bought a similar vest two weeks ago. Went out for a walk with 12kg on a flat path. 6km in 1hour, didn't feel hard but I got horrible knee pain at night. I had to resort to ice packing and pain killer. Now the pain is gone I will try again and watch out more for my posture. I'm not a heal striker, I have good running form but walking with weight is different. It is a very good video, will check out your other content too.

[@prettiegyrl99]

Great video!!!

[@datraass]

GOOD REVIEW! MUCH THANX! 🎉🎉🎉

[@TaroLoaf]

Great content. Now i know to use 10-15% of body weight and also a forefoot strike

[@Sabrin_Elan]

Dropping by to say you’re fine. Back to my walk. Ok bye ✌️

[@NewportSolar]

Great video, thank you 🙏

[@madhusudan]

I used to ruck but gave it up for plain walking as I felt it interfered with my weightlifting workout recovery. That was about a year ago, and now I feel in better shape, so maybe I'll reincorporate light rucks and try not to get overzealous with the load. Good vid.

[@ConradHauserMD]

Make sure when using a 'Ruck' that you pack it correctly AND adjust the load straps so that the load is high above your shoulders and the majority of the weight rests against your upper back. This will help with mobility with your ruck and you will be Mobile.

[@Pale_ghost]

As i kid my mom made me do ballroom dancing for a year then i quit and started football(soccer for US). When i quit dancing i realized you can tell which kids did dancing and which did not. The kids that did dancing would walk "toes first" vs other kids heels first.

[@GrownandHealthy]

Indeed.

[@20Hikecdt23]

Thanks for the nice vid. I am 70 years old and am getting shape for the trail. Right now 20 lb vest. I won’t go heavier. One thing I found-i bought a vest at walmart. It is put on like a regular vest n it’s real difficult with the weights in it, gets tangled up. I am looking for one like yours as it looks much easier to put on. I’ve used a pack for this with plates in it but weight was way down almost on my butt. The vest keeps it up more like my ULA backpack. Thanks!

[@markhalstead2386]

I have been thinking of getting a vest for this purpose, but also for weighted planks as using weight plates on my back gets old. Great for adding weight on pullups too once I get to that point.

[@GrownandHealthy]

That's a great idea!

[@javar1987]

New subs. Thanks man. God bless u.

[@natalieb4928]

Thanks for this video! I have a weighted vest and definitely will take heed to foot strike. Any thoughts about walking with ankle weights? Would this cause more problems?

[@davidcharlesworth6831]

This dude is a beast. Listen to him.

[@paulmorra790]

Thanks for the awesome video. I’ve recently transitioned into more primitive training so I’m glad I found you. What are your thoughts on beach rucks? I live right by the water and the beach is the easiest terrain for long uninterrupted distances.

[@GrownandHealthy]

The Beach is excellent terrain. I would start at a lighter weight than my pavement run, in the beginning.

[@dmwl09]

Just found your channel and this video. Does the walking stance also apply for backpack hiking? I am interested in training for Camino in Spain, 16 km day for 35 days. Thinking weighted vest great for training. Does step form apply to that kind of activity in your opinion? Thank you!

[@edwardgomez3633]

Good vid. I ruck W/35# vest. I wear various boots & Hokas but am looking at the goruck boot & shoes. Im a bit leery to go barefoot. Which shoe/boot do you recommend?

[@jasoncalvetti1983]

I don't know if I missed this in the video, but I would suggest rucking with a rucksack that has a frame. They're more expensive, but distribute the weight in your hips better.

[@Jaredkprimalhealth]

Nice!! I have been transitioning my dad and myself to stop the toe out flick when walking and running. If you did a video explaining this problem that would be very helpful for alot of people. Both my dad and myself thought our feet were straight but on the video that is not the case. Also just learning how you should always put pressure on the lateral edge of the foot and press off the pinky side not pressing off the big toe. The foot should point inward on extension. If you dont record yourself running from behind you will never know lol!

[@TheHumanBodyTalk]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Jaredkprimalhealth]

@@TheHumanBodyTalk 💥

[@travv88]

I don't even know what this is. Another thing to look into lol. What is the best video that explains this?

[@Jaredkprimalhealth]

@@travv88 GOATA vs WOATA Coach Gil, Coach Ricky Stanzi, Bam (Primal Movement)

[@stevebrown8163]

Thank you

[@wasimraja7439]

Nothing has given me the most return for such a small effort. Rucking (or tabbing as we call it in the UK) helped me after the getting ill from the "flu" to build my aerobic base. Would also recommend using a Garmin or something to monitor heart rate. As always excellent information.

[@GrownandHealthy]

Yes, it is very effective, and with minimal equipment. Thanks for watching!

[@Turglayfopa]

my love for walking got rekindled, but I never used barefoot shoes. Will try that.

[@GrownandHealthy]

Barefoot shoes are a game changer!

[@iamtheejuiceempress__]

I WANT THOSE SHOES 🥰

[@peterabel1057]

Started Weighted vest Incline Walking a few weeks ago and I love it. I use 20 kg for my vest (EZ vest, it's plate loaded so you can decrease or increase as you wish). I started at 5 km/h (it's rather brisk Walking IMO) and a 10 Incline for 20 Minutes, progressing 2 minutes every Workout, doing this once per week. When I'm at 30 Minutes, i'll add 5 kg and repeat the process and so in (arbitrary Goal is to do it with 30 kg for 30 Minutes).

[@GrownandHealthy]

That is a solid plan.

[@TheB1nary]

I’ve been diagnosed with fatty liver (have high BP and the medication has messed with me). I’m starting rucking tomorrow to lose a couple of stone over the next year. Thanks for the information!

[@GrownandHealthy]

I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@tulipsontheorgan]

Stay away from statins

[@TheB1nary]

@@tulipsontheorgan I fully intend to! Thank you 🙏

[@travv88]

Look into "naringin" for that. It's from grapefruit. Or you can just eat grapefruit. Do your research first, grapefruit and naringin can interfere with pharmaceuticals you are taking.

[@TheB1nary]

@@jslice6964 No pain -- lost nearly three stone in weight and feel amazing!! I have my annual blood tests next month, so will report back if I remember to!! Still Rucking though and absolutely love what it has given me -- great cardio health, strength, fresh air, lower stress, and the ability to walk with other people and interact socially. It has also made me really focus on good whole foods (so that I can fuel my increasingly tough workouts); I'm now doing my rucks and following them with 15-30 minutes of kettlebell workouts. Hope this is helpful!!

[@VTPSTTU]

Where I live, I often spend the winter walking in zero degree weather. I wear regular boots. I'm curious whether those weight pieces would stop a bullet. That vest could double as a bulletproof vest. While the amount of weight may be too little to provide any real benefit, I've worn a water pack to add a few pounds. I'm in poor health, and I'm just walking to slow my overall health decline. The idea of using a little more weight to add to the benefit is intriguing. Because I really shouldn't get far from my house in case I have difficulty, I walk laps in my driveway. That takes away my chance to go up and down hills. That's discouraging because I have great hills within a mile of home. I'm just healthy enough to walk that far. In 2020, I started walking about a third of a mile a few days a week. In three years, I've only been able to build up to a mile and an eighth to maybe a mile and a quarter. If I were healthy, I'd have made real progress. I'm still thankful for what improvement I've seen.

[@RatedX29]

I used to walk a lot but it takes up so much time, as uni became more demanding and it became more stressful, I have started rucking to get the same or even a better benefit and have the time I need for school. I still walk as well if I can but worked my way up to 25kg in my backpack, weight vests would be great, I feel the backpack on my shoulders and the weight digging into my back is painful sometimes but vests are way too expensive

[@eonoutdoor3251]

There is a boot called the Mini Mil which is a minimalist combat boot legal to wear in the army. It has wide toe box, 2 mm drop and the sole I believe is 3mm at the forefoot and 5mm at the heel. According to many reviews they require a break in period. So far 1st impressions are great and I hope you can do a review on them on day.

[@bchia]

How are you liking boots after 2 months?

[@eonoutdoor3251]

@@bchia Overall a great boot. For military use they're perfect boots for garrison and I've used them for a couple ruck runs and they're really light and comfortable. Cons are that the break in period can be a bit annoying. I was only able to wear them for two days straight before the rear/heel part of the boot started irritating my skin.

[@bchia]

@@eonoutdoor3251 thanks for the reply! Sounds like the heel counter has been a real pain point (pun not intended) for most. Shame they haven’t improved it by now.

[@qsstores6933]

I train with a 40lb bergen ( rucksack), if you adjust it so it is higher up on your shoulders/ upper back it will be better on your your posture.

[@catalinalatorre6568]

I started walking holding my 2yo a few weeks ago... nature is perfect. I'm way stronger now.

[@shawn4387]

How many times a week would you suggest rucking also great video

[@johnossendorf9979]

I live in the north east and would appreciate suggestions on what footwear and socks you would recommend for winter walking in all winter preparation conditions and temperatures down to -10f ?

[@mizukarate]

Also so you have any thoughts(or video) on the farmers walk? I ask this because it is a weighted walk.

[@grahamkrasan9443]

Thanks!

[@GrownandHealthy]

Thank you Very Much for your support!

[@sonja4164]

I've been binging your videos, after stumbling across one of your vids frim a search on barefoot shoes. Very good stuff 👌🏿

[@GrownandHealthy]

Thank you!

[@ChaceArrowz]

Hello and thank you for your videos! Do you have a video on walking during the winter months? What advice would you give during the winter months for those looking to lose weight and fix their plum line/ walking and gain strength? Thanks again

[@barenjuden3911]

Put a coat on?

[@olabisidurojaiye]

I use it and it is very good

[@Candyapplebone]

Just went on a four/five day backpacking trip with a friend. We both walked over 20k steps a day with 10-30lb packs depending on the situation (tent, bear can and food, etc). We hiked/climbed dawn to dusk. She lost 5lbs. I can see my abs more clearly. lol. I’m worried about my joints and knees though. They feel fine but i have heard rucking causes permanent damage to joints

[@Afrez1189]

Appreciate the loaded walking education. The barefoot walking seems like it will injure me. I'm 6'5' and have never been able to run because my feet are soft... They injure easily under high impact. Looking at the minimalist shoes a bit sus. Thoughts?

[@Shoebilly_Blades]

Been using a 20lb for 2 years now able to sprint with it, I just moved up to a 60lb, cause of the price. This is gonna be fun. Runnings sucks lol

[@mizukarate]

Do you feel that wearing ankle or wrist weights is helpful(or not)?

[@teddybear0116]

Do you have a video with more detail on the athletic stance?

[@if_you_only_knew]

Any thoughts, suggestions, or concerns with using ankle weights to progressively load my walks? Thank you for your great videos. I wear barefoot shoes everywhere I go and my stride has improved so much from your videos and demonstrations.

[@GrownandHealthy]

Great suggestion! But take caution with your ankles, don't add more weight than you can manage.

[@if_you_only_knew]

@@GrownandHealthy thank you! I have so many ankle weights that as I progress I could actually put them together to form belts to go around my waist! I appreciate your time and response!! Have a fantastic day

[@CoachGreg]

Put the weights into your backpack. 💪🏻

[@if_you_only_knew]

@@CoachGreg I already ruck it as I'm an avid hiker, but the off balance is not favorable when throwing in certain exercises during my regular walks. Thank you for your advice, appreciate it!

[@shadow77ish]

I normally wear my 40lbs vest and 10lbs leg weights at my local park. A full lap is just under 1 mile and I typically walk 3 laps. Then, I finish this off with 2-3 laps on my bicycle. Best decision I've made in terms of increased strength, stamina, and peace of mind 🤙🏿

[@Dredabeast95]

Ive been looking into getting into Biking, any suggestions on where to begin looking? Whats a good bike to start with? Sorry for bothering.

[@shadow77ish]

@@Dredabeast95 I ended up getting a Schwinn Sidewinder. Very good bike for my needs as I have not had a bike since...idk...age 15 maybe? I'm 31 now 🤣

[@Dredabeast95]

@@shadow77ish Brother me and you both. I havent rode a bike since I was 14, and im 28 currently. I will do some research based off what u told me, and I will invest soon, Its time I changed my life and get healthier. Thank u for the advice.

[@shadow77ish]

@@Dredabeast95 Yessir let's get it!!! 💪🏿 You only get one life 😏

[@damonm4156]

Nice video bro is rucking fine to do for a hardgainer to

[@snoo333]

Thanks for the video. I am thinking of getting a vest that can go up to 60 pounds. I currently weigh around 185. normally walk around 4 miles 3 to 4 times a week. do I need to work up to the 60 pounds for my current weight? I am 5'10. or should i just get the 40. I am thinking what if i want to do more and now i have to buy another vest. lol. might as well get the one with a highest weight option.