Alright, let’s talk about this whole rucking on a treadmill thing I tried out. It’s not something I’d normally do, but hey, gotta mix things up sometimes, right?
So, here’s the deal. Rucking, for those who don’t know, is basically just walking with a weighted backpack. Sounds simple enough, but it can be a real workout. I figured, why not try it on a treadmill? I mean, I use the treadmill all the time to walk or run, so this should be interesting.
First things first, I grabbed my backpack and threw in some weights. I didn’t go crazy, just enough to feel like I’m carrying something substantial. I started off slow, just walking at my usual pace. I cranked up the incline to about 12% and set the speed to a steady 3 miles per hour. My goal? 30 minutes, just like that 12-3-30 workout I’d heard about.
- Started walking: Felt pretty normal at first.
- Added weight: Okay, now we’re talking. I could definitely feel the extra load on my back.
- Increased incline: Upped the incline, and it was like walking uphill but indoors, which was a weird feeling.
- Maintained speed: Kept the speed consistent, nothing too fast.
- 30-minute mark: Made it to the end, and let me tell you, I was sweating.
I continued this for a few days. And here’s what I found out:
- It’s a good workout: My legs were feeling it, my back was feeling it, even my shoulders were feeling it. It’s definitely a full-body thing.
- It’s not boring: Compared to just regular walking or even running on the treadmill, this was way more engaging. I had to focus on my posture, my steps, and just keeping the whole thing going.
- It’s adjustable: I could easily change the weight, the incline, or the speed to make it easier or harder. That’s pretty cool because I could tailor it to how I was feeling that day.
After a week, I decided to up the weight a bit more, just to see how it felt. It was tougher, no doubt, but I could handle it. I also played around with the incline, sometimes going higher, sometimes lower. It was like creating my own little hiking trails right there on the treadmill.
At the end of it all, I gotta say, rucking on a treadmill is a solid way to exercise. It’s effective, it’s adaptable, and it’s not as mind-numbing as some other treadmill workouts. Will I keep doing it? Probably. It’s a nice change of pace, and it really gets the heart pumping and the muscles working. If you’re looking for something new to try on your treadmill, give it a shot. Just remember to start slow and listen to your body. You might surprise yourself with what you can achieve.
And you know what the best part is? I didn’t even have to go outside! I got a killer workout right in my own home. That’s a win in my book.
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