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By: Mike Roussell, PhD Rucking doesn't just rely on physical strength and mental grit—it also demands smart nutrition. To fuel your body for the miles ahead, you need strategic snacking that goes beyond grabbing a random granola bar. This means...

Fifty-one years ago I was issued jungle boots by the U.S. Army during my first tour in Vietnam. I didn’t know much about their history, just that they seemed a bit strange, as I was used to wearing all-leather civilian...

By Mike Roussell, PhD Hydration is more than just water; it's a delicate balance of electrolytes lost through sweat, especially during demanding activities like prolonged rucking.The amount of electrolytes lost can vary significantly based on factors like heat and individual...

A couple of summers ago, when my oldest child was 9 years old, I decided to push her out of the proverbial nest. No, no, I did not kick her out of the house permanently. I merely informed her that...

8.31.23 "FAST & SPICY" Programmed by Margaux Alvarez 21-15-9 SB Front Squats SB Shoulder to Overhead SB KB Swings SB 60#/40#kB 53#/35# 8.29.23 "ONLY 1 MINUTE" Programmed by Margaux Alvarez 4 ROUNDS: Min 1: SB Box Step-upsMin 2: Burpees Over...

7.31.23 "SEE YOU LADDER" Complete for time: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Sandbag Power Cleans Sandbag Step-up & Overs 7.29.23 "LILI" 4 Rounds: 10 SB Clean & Jerk 15 Ruck Overhead Sit-ups 20 SB Bent Over Rows 250m SB Zercher Carry 7.28.23 "BERTHA" 20...

By Jason McCarthy It was February 23, 2013 and good photographers are expensive when your company is young and you’re broke. I didn’t know how to take a good picture, but I went by my same philosophy on knot tying:...

By Jason McCarthy Let’s say you’re single and you’re on a Special Forces team. It’s early morning PT and you’re wearing the world’s greatest PT shorts (Ranger Panties), with zero movement restricted. All the reps with all the weight and...

Medicine balls are versatile fitness tools that can help you build strength, increase endurance, and improve your overall fitness level. They've been around forever and are still popular today, for good reason. If you're new to working out with medicine...

5.29.23 "GORUCK MURPH" 1 Mile Run 100 SB Bent Over Rows (60#/40#) 200 Push Ups 300 Squats 1 Mile Run Optional: Wear a Ruck or Weight Vest (20#/14#) 5.30.23 "CORE ACTIVATION" 6 Rounds: 20 Mountain Climbers (2 count, slick) 20...

The weight room is a cornerstone of the fitness industry. Weightlifters love talking about their deadlifts, squats, and bench presses. Lifting heavy weight is a rite of passage in many gyms and fitness circles. What's harder than just lifting heavy...

The 10,000 rep kettlebell swing challenge--GORUCK style--is a calorie-torching, muscle-building challenge you need to try. It's mentally and physically demanding, but that's why we love it. Without hard challenges, people fall into routine and rut. Our kettlebell swing challenge is...

Single Bag Travel By Caitlin, GORUCK Technical Designer 1 - Only pack what you need and layering is key For the next 5 days, I was going from the unseasonably warm beach of Jacksonville, Florida, to the hot desert of...

Each Memorial Day, GORUCK Clubs and athletes all over participate in the "Murph" Hero WOD. The workout is named after Navy Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy of Patchogue, NY, who was killed in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005. A U.S. Navy...

“We are literally driving off into the sunset to rescue your GR1.” I said this looking over at Michael Easter, hunched over his phone, trying to get his Find My ____ (insert any lost Apple product) to update. We were...

You’ve heard of sandbag workouts. Maybe you’ve seen people squatting, lunging, and pressing sandbags at your gym. They’re popular among Ruck Clubs and if you ever do the GORUCK Challenge, you’ll get familiar with our training sandbags. So what's the...

By Cadre Cleve This past weekend was a great reflection of that one thing that we all share, yet is different respectively between each and every one of us: Our why. Every single one of us have it. It’s what...

By Jason McCarthy I've trained, rucked, traveled to three continents and hiked through the most bio-intense tropical rainforest on planet earth in these socks. I wore my first pair routinely for 6 weeks at a time between washes, felt them...

Sit-ups are known as the gold standard for assessing core strength. Basically, the thought is the more sit-ups you can do, the more “rock hard” your abs will be. But have you ever thought about how this old-school exercise could...

By Drew Garner Green Beret, Head of Design Fortitude There is a relatively small plot of land in the sandhills of North Carolina that is home to the Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) and the Special Forces Qualification Course...

TL;DR: Tides will change faster than you think. Use a ramp if there is one. When you find yourself mired in the muck, crawl your way out (and other tips on how to escape quicksand below). Our close friends Dan...