Ruck-X

12/12/2023

There is not much in life you can do that is good for you, good for other people and free all at the same time.

But giving blood just might be one of those things.

This is of particular benefit if you are a generation X folk like us (40 to 60ish) and have the typical problems of high blood pressure, high cholesterol etc.

Regular blood donations (you can donate every three months in the UK) has been linked with:

- lowered blood pressure
- lowered cholesterol
- lowered risk of heart disease
- lowered iron stores
- reduced cancer risk
- reduced forever chemicals in the body (PFAs)
- improves liver health
- burns around 600 calories per donation

As another benefit, I tend to feel great after donating, many do it seems, so whilst that may not help your long term physical health, it certainly gives your mental health a boost to do something to help others - particularly at this time of year!

So, rather than top up the billions that the wellness industry is making selling us pills and potions, instead find your local donation center over at www.blood.co.uk and improve your health whilst helping someone else.

www.blood.co.uk

Happy X-Mas.

Register to be a blood donor, give blood and save lives. Find out more about blood donation.

27/11/2023

Want to get in shape for NYE? Or get a headstart on your exercise for 2024? This couch-to-5KG rucking program will take you from doing absolutely nothing to walking 5 kilometres with a 5kg backpack in just 5 short weeks.

Like the idea of couch-to-5k but don't want to run? Couch-to-5KG could be what you need - the rucking equivalent of Couch-to-5k.

25/11/2023

Heard of parkrun? What about park-ruck?

Park-ruck is our own take on parkrun where instead of running, we strap on a weighted rucksack.

In our little group of four we have ages from 11 to 48 and varying levels of fitness, but rucking makes this work as we scale the weight instead of the speed so we can all walk and talk together.

Community, conversation, the great outdoors and a good workout to start your weekend right.

Ruck On!

https://ruck-x.com/park-ruck-the-perfect-group-exercise/

20/11/2023

Rucking is not always about Rucking!

On Friday, we were out on the hills of Malvern mountain biking.

Rucking keeps us fit and active so we can enjoy these other activities. Rucking improves your cardio and strength and provides a good all-round work capacity.

Whether you want to run, ride, play football, keep up with your kids or just be ready for whatever life throws at you - Rucking can help.

We don’t ruck for ruck's sake - we ruck to prepare us for life and to keep doing the things we love (for as long as possible).

Download our beginner's guide to get started rucking today!

Have a great week, Ruckers!

16/11/2023

Too busy to exercise?

Life can be hectic, and it is too easy for exercise to get pushed to the back of the queue. Hectic mornings getting the kids off, crazy days at work, and busy evenings as a parental taxi service mean exercise often gets pushed out.

With rucking, there is no excuse. The world is your gym. Throw a few books in your backpack and get out there. Park or streets.

Get started for free over at https://ruck-x.com.

10/11/2023

I don't have time to exercise!

Like me, if you are a busy 40+ man with the usual wife, kids and work, it is hard to fit things in.

Rucking is the perfect answer: in the mornings, on your lunch, when you walk the dog - strap a rucksack on, throw some weight in it and off you go.

https://ruck-x.com/why-ruck-x/

09/11/2023

Are you a 40+ man looking for a simple way to get into shape?

Rucking is a simple way to improve your cardio and strength whilst adding muscle and losing weight.

Learn how to get started for free and without the need for any fancy kit in our latest post.

A guide on the easiest way to start rucking using common items you have in the house to add weight to any general purpose backpack.

08/11/2023

Want to start rucking but worried you don't have the right gear?

In this post, we show you how to use common items in your home and office to get up to a respectable 10kg starting weight and work a ruck into your day.

A guide on the easiest way to start rucking using common items you have in the house to add weight to any general purpose backpack.

07/11/2023

Morning Ruckers!

I didn't want to get up and out there today at all.

As ever though, so glad that I did!

A beautiful morning and a great way to start the day.

Get your health and fitness on track with our beginners guide to Rucking.

31/10/2023

If you are in your 40s or above, then getting an idea of where you are about blood pressure, cholesterol levels, BMI and waste ratio can give you some insight into your health.

Unfortunately, trying to get speculative health checkups through our overstretched NHS and GPs is almost impossible for most people (me certainly).

Fortunately, there are a few options for you to get a free health check-up and we detail all that in our post here:

Learn how to get a free health test in the UK covering blood pressure, BMI and cholesterol so you can take corrective action now.