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Ruck Fit by Kayla Girgen CPT RD LD

Ruck Fit

Build Strength and Endurance by Walking With Weight

Kayla Girgen CPT RD LD, Kayla Girgen

WW Norton · Print & ebook · January 6, 2026

Add weight to your pack and hit the gym or the trail to help build strength, lose weight, and boost your resilience.

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Who it’s for
Learn how to start rucking, choose gear, train for strength, and plan meals.
Genres
Strength Training, Aerobics, Weight Loss
Published
WW Norton, January 6, 2026

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About this book

Add weight to your pack and hit the gym or the trail to help build strength, lose weight, and boost your resilience. Carrying weight over distance can benefit almost everyone, regardless of fitness level. A first-of-its-kind training guide, Ruck Fit explains how to harness the power of rucking, the hot new fitness trend.

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This essential step-by-step manual highlights the physical benefits of rucking, like improved strength, bone density, and body composition, as well as the psychological perks of this exercise. You’ll learn how to get started, with guidelines for beginners and answers to common questions. YOU'LL ALSO FIND: - A survey of gear and gadgets, including packs, plates, footwear, and more - Training plans tailored for mobility, aerobic fitness, and strength - Strategies to help prevent injuries - Advanced strategies to maximize your fitness goals - Nutrition protocols to help optimize performance with comprehensive, practical meal-planning guidance Set goals, track progress, and find other tips to improve your fitness—one step at a time.

Rucking, Made Practical

Learn how to start rucking, choose gear, train for strength, and plan meals.

Come here for

  • A survey of packs, plates, footwear, and other rucking gear
  • Training plans for mobility, aerobic fitness, and strength

Expect

  • Strategies for preventing injuries and advancing fitness goals
  • Nutrition protocols with practical meal-planning guidance

Where it sits

Strength Training58%
Weight Loss36%
Aerobics35%

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Publisher categories

  • Exercise & Movement
  • Strength Training
  • Nutrition
Authors
Kayla Girgen CPT RD LD, Kayla Girgen
Publisher
WW Norton
Published
January 6, 2026
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Exercise & Movement