Rucking for Beginners: Benefits & Tips

Mike sits down with Kayla Girgen, registered dietitian and author of Ruck Fit, to talk about rucking—what it is, why it’s beginner-friendly, and how to start safely. Kayla shares practical tips, common mistakes to avoid, and insights from her book on building strength, endurance, and resilience through loaded walking. Kayla's Links: Order Ruck Fit on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ggD4Ip Kayla's website: https://kaylagirgenrd.com/ Sign up for Kayla's free weekly newsletter: https://wintheweek.gr8.com/ Follow Kayla on Instagram:   / kaylagirgenrd   Video Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Kayla’s Background 04:58 What is Rucking? 07:36 Rucking Vs Walking or Running 09:20 Ruckfit Book 15:09 Myth's About Rucking & Weighted Vests 16:36 Rucking & Weight Loss 19:40 Beginner Mistakes 21:22 Appropriate Weight for Vest or Pack 22:41 Can Rucking Replace Traditional Cardio? 25:44 How Often Shoulder You Ruck? 28:44 Prevent Joint Issues 30:48 Most Suprising Thing About RuckFit 33:10 Success Stories 36:15 Key Takeaway 37:32 Find Kayla Online