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Imagine, for a moment, that you are transported back in time to Ancient Greece. You’ve got some things weighing on your mind — wars are being waged, political decisions are being made, and/or you don’t know what your next move...

WATCH THE VIDEO A Weekend with the Rolfes: Burpees, Birthdays, and Badass Workouts Emily & Kyle Rolfe stopped by GORUCK HQ in Jacksonville Beach, FL on their way to the Wodapalooza Fitness Festival. Emily is a 6x CrossFit Games Athlete...

The 12 mile ruck is a popular functional fitness assessment because it's a required test to pass Army special operations selection. Wannabe Army Rangers and Green Berets must excel at rucking in order to complete the grueling training and join...

We've been doing functional fitness workouts since we started building the best rucking gear on the planet in 2008. Functional fitness is a pillar of GORUCK, after all, because our roots are U.S. Army Special Forces. When you're in the...

Weight loss is simple. But it's really hard. Weight loss is simple because it only requires you to burn more calories than you consume. That's the cornerstone formula of all weight loss journeys: you must burn more calories than you...

Heartrate zones measure your effort during exercise based on your heartbeats per minute. If you want to improve endurance, burn fat, or increase fitness, you should be paying attention to your heartrate zones. Most smart watches, ellipticals, and treadmills display...

Over the past 14 years, I’ve participated in triple-digit GORUCK events, both as a participant and/or organizer. I consider all of these events worthwhile, with several that I would call life-changing, and two of which I would classify as perfect....

Exercise is better outdoors. Sunshine and fresh air are always a good idea, and when you combine them with sweat, the benefits multiply. Regular outdoor activity is being recommended in health and wellness spaces more and more, and we're in...

Does rucking build muscle? We can answer that question by describing how muscle gets built. Let's simply call it time under tension. When your muscles experience stress ("tension") they get small tears throughout them. Those small tears get repaired and...

When it comes to motivation, few embody the spirit of reinvention like Arnold Schwarzenegger. The man has continually redefined himself, transforming from a small-town boy in Austria into a world-class bodybuilder, the iconic Mr. Olympia, a blockbuster movie star, the...

GORUCK’s Best Rucker Weekend Recap: An Epic Farewell to a Legendary Brick HQ GORUCK Nation showed up and showed out for the Best Rucker Weekend at our legendary HQ in sunny Jacksonville Beach, Florida. With around 500 people flowing through...

Fall is here, and with it comes the perfect rucking season. The cool air and changing colors make every mile a little more enjoyable—but fall weather can be unpredictable. From chilly mornings to warm afternoons and sudden rain showers, you...

By Tina Petty Humans are apex predators at the top of the food chain, yet we often struggle with this responsibility. The Burmese python is also an apex predator, is invasive in Florida and has become the state's top priority...

The Mercy Rule (also known by the lesser names of the Slaughter, Knockout, or Skunk Rule) is a concept familiar to kids, parents, and coaches across the nation. My seven-year-old knows what it means, even if it only exists in...

At GORUCK, we’ve always admired the grit, determination, and teamwork that firefighters bring to their roles every day. Their work is relentless, physically demanding, and often comes with little recognition. This National First Responders Day, we’re highlighting two firefighters, Battalion...

It’s hard to believe it’s been seven months since I first wrote about the dozens of proposed public school closures in my hometown — a list that included my children’s well-attended and beloved Atlantic Beach Elementary. The news of these...

Video Credit: Brendan Custer // @brendancuster By Todd Torrance Growing up in Syracuse, NY didn’t lend itself to putting many opportunities in my way, especially with how well public school and I got along; so at 17 years old, with...

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, changed America and the lives of Americans forever. Our Cadre conduct 9/11 Commemorative events around the country to honor and remember those we lost: the courageous First Responders and the soldiers who fought...

Hiking shoes vs boots: the two preferred footwear options for hiking enthusiasts. You'll see both on local trails and big mountains across the world. In years past, hiking boots were the preferred footwear option for trail adventures. Now, though, both...

Choosing the best running shoes starts with one question: are you pounding pavement or exploring dirt trails? That's the first split in the family tree of running shoes: trail running shoes vs running shoes. So which option is better for...