ChiBill
Level 6 Valued Member
A few months back I started rucking twice a week around 4 miles each session. I'm really liking it and upping the weight gradually.
I was reading an article and there was a line saying "The maximum load that you can allow your body to carry is 35 pounds (15.8kg) and not any more than that, lest you should break down your body." Is this accepted as accurate? Seems strange to have a blanket weight limit for everyone with no regard to how much the individual weighs. I can see a limit of some percentage of bodyweight where there could be greater risks of injury but 35# for anyone 140lb man up through say a 300lb guy doesn't seem to make sense to me.
At what point should one not increase the weight? I'm doing this for aerobic/health benefits and would obviously like to avoid risking any injuries.
Thanks
I was reading an article and there was a line saying "The maximum load that you can allow your body to carry is 35 pounds (15.8kg) and not any more than that, lest you should break down your body." Is this accepted as accurate? Seems strange to have a blanket weight limit for everyone with no regard to how much the individual weighs. I can see a limit of some percentage of bodyweight where there could be greater risks of injury but 35# for anyone 140lb man up through say a 300lb guy doesn't seem to make sense to me.
At what point should one not increase the weight? I'm doing this for aerobic/health benefits and would obviously like to avoid risking any injuries.
Thanks