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Mar 2025
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148. Better Than Cardio? How Weighted Ve...

Gary Brecka
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Did you know that the simple act of carrying weight could be the fitness hack that could elevate your strength, brain function, metabolism, and longevity? Rucking, the practice of walking with weighted resistance, is far more than just “walking with weight.” This centuries-old training method is backed by compelling scientific research showing significant improvements in both your physical and mental health long-term. Ask yourself: what if the solution to better strength, cardio, brain function, and metabolic health isn’t more complex workouts, but simply adding strategic resistance to movements you’re already doing?


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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:22 What is Rucking?

02:51 Long-Term Benefits of Wearing a Weighted Vest

03:28 Physical Benefits of Rucking with a Weighted Vest

05:28 Mental Benefits of Rucking with a Weighted Vest

06:25 Impact of Rucking on Metabolic Health 

07:25 Aion Weighted Vests

08:20 Incorporating Rucking into Your Exercise Routines


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