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Edition · September 8, 2026Train like the clock is watching

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Gear Drops/September 8, 2026/20 MIN READ

Best weighted vest for rucking: our picks, and who actually needs one

The best weighted vest for rucking, for most people, is an adjustable one, and our pick is the APEXUP 40 lb — $107.99 as of September 2026 — because it loads in removable 2.5 lb ca…

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Gear Drops

Four tactical backpacks lined up on a dark concrete floor with a cast iron weight plate standing on edge in the foreground

Best rucking backpack for beginners: what to buy first

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5 Best Home Gym Benches for a Killer Workout

5 Best Home Gym Benches for a Killer Workout

5 PICKS /6 MIN /2022

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This Affordable Power Rack Is the All-in-One Gym You Need for a Great Workout

This Affordable Power Rack Is the All-in-One Gym You Need for a Great Workout

5 PICKS /9 MIN /2022

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Training

A loaded rucksack, worn trail shoes and a battered steel bottle set out on a garage floor with a blade of dawn light under the door

An 8-week rucking training plan for beginners

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Two walkers seen from behind on an empty road at dusk, one carrying a loaded rucksack high on the back and one walking with no pack

Rucking vs walking: what the load actually changes

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Rucksack or weighted vest: which should you train with?

0 PICKS /14 MIN /2026

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Rucking for beginners: how to start walking with weight

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Races & Events

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Is rucking bad for your knees and back?

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02Races & Events

Best wall ball for Hyrox training: home gym picks

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How long does it take to train for Hyrox?

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A dark training hall split between a sled lane on one side and a pull-up rig with a loaded barbell on the other

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Hyrox vs CrossFit: which training style fits you?

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Recovery & Science

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01Recovery & Science

How many calories does rucking actually burn?

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The benefits of rucking, and what the evidence supports

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How to Buy the Perfect Yoga Mat for You in 2022

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How to Buy the Perfect Yoga Mat for You in 2022

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