Eat Move Think Ruck & Roll: The Complete Guide with Dr. Andrew Miners & Dr. Stuart McGill
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Jan 15, 2024 
Join Dr. Andrew Miners, a rucking expert, and Dr. Stuart McGill, a leading authority on back health, as they delve into the fascinating world of rucking. They discuss its military roots and surge in popularity, particularly among fitness enthusiasts. Learn how rucking can effectively manage back pain and burn calories, along with tips on proper technique and gear choices. They emphasize the importance of assessing individual needs for safe training, aiming for lifelong functional health while keeping back pain solutions in mind.
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Military Rucking Is Mental And Group Work
- McGill contrasts military 'rucking' as endurance and mental toughness training used in bootcamp.
- Soldiers push through long marches as a group dynamic to ensure no one is left behind.
Load Changes Athletic Demands
- Rucking shifts an elastic athlete into a strength-endurance athlete as load increases.
- Too much load detunes elastic efficiency and requires careful tuning of weight and duration.
History Explains Efficiency Mechanics
- Romans optimized walking mechanics to store and recover elastic energy for efficiency.
- Carrying loads changes that system and increases low back and hip stress on rough ground.