Take a Hike Day 2014: Try a Ruck March

Take a Hike Day 2014: Try a Ruck March
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Do you love boot camp workouts? What about hitting all of your major muscle groups with military precision? Well, you can do it on a hike – Ruck-style.

Say what? A Ruck March, also called a “forced march” or a “hump,” involves walking at a fast clip over rugged terrain with a weighted backpack. In the Armed Forces, participants carry at least 45 lbs. in their backpack, in addition to their helmet, canteens, shoulder harness and weapon.

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