Rucking is a new take on an old form of exercise. It involves walking or hiking with a weighted backpack. The extra weight takes your normal walk and turns up the intensity. When rucking, you’ll ...

The idea of training with heavy loads is not new. The army have been making squaddies march long distances while carrying massive packs (not to mention heavy weapons) for years. In the forces, at ...

Originating as a military training exercise that required soldiers to march long distances carrying rucksacks (heavy backpacks) over rugged terrain to help them build endurance and strength, rucking ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We've all experienced the phenomenon at one time or another. We pack our bags full of stuff, and then we have the privilege of carrying all of ...

This pandemic year is heavy enough for students without the added burden of an overloaded backpack. Backpacks that are too heavy can cause issues from poor posture to long-lasting spinal damage. Spine ...

From elementary school and into college, millions of students across the country ascribe their aching backs to the heavy loads they carry to class each day. With no simple replacement for the ...

Toting around all of your stuff doesn't have to cause back pain. Learn how your backpack is affecting you—and what to do about it. When you first get a backpack, you put in just what you need. It’s ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A new study looked at the impact heavy backpacks have on a child's back. Sixty-four percent say they have back pain related to lugging around all their school stuff. The typical ...