Rucking. Seriously, who thought it was a good idea to turn walking into some torturous weightlifting hybrid? It’s like, “Yeah, let’s take the simplicity of walking and ruin it by strapping bricks to your back.” I mean, sure, it burns three times the calories or whatever. But you could also save yourself the embarrassment and just go for a run in normal clothes like a sane person.
I saw this guy the other day, looking like he was about to climb Everest. In the middle of the city! Weighted backpacks and sweating like he just ran a marathon, but nope, just walking. It’s hilarious and kind of sad at the same time. Because why make life harder than it already is? I’ve got more thoughts on these fantastical ‘fitness’ trends if you feel like torturing yourself with more absurdities.
Have you ever tried it? Probably not, because you’d look like an absolute fool. You’re supposed to enjoy being outside, enjoying nature or whatnot, not fighting against it with an oversized turtle shell on your back. Posture improvement and bone density benefits? Maybe. But at what cost? Probably throwing out your back trying to haul that monstrosity around. Besides, isn’t there enough weight on our shoulders without adding a physical one?
Honestly, when did walking backward into boredom become trendy? I’ll stick to old-fashioned exercises without props straight out of a masochist’s playbook. Go have fun with your weighted troubles while I keep doing things the sane way. Whatever.