{"product_id":"walk-with-weight-the-definitive-guide-to-rucking-isbn-9780063452534","title":"Walk with Weight: The Definitive Guide to Rucking","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Easter makes rucking accessible, sustainable, and surprisingly fun, showing you how to build strength, endurance, and mental resilience just by taking a walk.\" - Melissa Urban, Whole30 co-founder and CEO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Comfort Crisis\u003c\/i\u003e comes the definitive guide to the fast-growing sport of rucking—or walking with weight—as a daily practice that can change body and mind for the better with every step.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, walking with weight, also known as rucking, has exploded in popularity due to its multifaceted benefits including improved fitness, strength, and mental well-being. It’s a risk-free, full-body workout that improves metabolic health and helps prevent chronic diseases and depression. Now, bestselling author Michael Easter, the avid rucker the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ecredits with ushering in the trend, is sharing everything you need to know in the ultimate book on weighted walking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this practical guide, you will learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to start your own weighted walking routine by choosing the right weight and loading your pack correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice for warming up, fueling, and preventing injury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor experienced ruckers, guidelines for increasing intensity and inspiration to set bigger goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA breakdown of all the amazing health benefits, including why walking with weight burns more fat per mile than jogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice for selecting the right gear, including how to decide between a weighted vest or backpack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeek-by-week training plans for every type of goal and skill level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, Easter traces the history of walking with weight—from ancient hunter gatherers to the world’s greatest militaries – and shows how it has evolved into the popular trend it is today. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned rucker, \u003ci\u003eWalk with Weight \u003c\/i\u003eoffers valuable advice at any level. With this book, you’ll get more from every step—with the easiest and most effective way to boost your strength inside and out. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"I started rucking in 2021 after reading \u003ci\u003eThe Comfort Crisis. \u003c\/i\u003eIt quickly became my most-recommended form of exercise, especially for women. \u003ci\u003eWalk With Weight\u003c\/i\u003e is the guide I wish I had; equal parts science, story, and motivation. Easter makes rucking accessible, sustainable, and surprisingly fun, showing you how to build strength, endurance, and mental resilience just by taking a walk.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMelissa Urban, Whole30 co-founder and CEO\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Michael Easter brings to light that our challenges with behavior change can be better understood—and conquered—if we know how driven we are by our scarcity mindset. With deep science-backed insights, personal stories, practical guidance, and a relatable approach, Easter’s book is for anyone interested in embarking on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment with the goal of living a healthier, more satisfying, and actualized life.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJuliet Starrett \u0026amp; Dr. Kelly Starrett, New York Times bestselling authors of Built to Move\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Michael Easter illuminates how humans are hardwired to seek more, even when our reward-seeking behaviors become at odds with our well-being. His vulnerable weaving of his own personal experiences alongside cutting edge research and current events compel you to examine your own life and patterns. Consider this engaging read a mandate to get curious, a more effective tool for meaningful, positive, lasting change than shame or judgement, the traditional tools of the trade.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiz Plosser, editor in chief of Women’s Health\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I read \u003cem\u003eThe Comfort Crisis\u003c\/em\u003e in three straight sittings and was so motivated and inspired that I immediately made changes to my daily routines. Two months later, I've never been fitter, more self-confident, or happier. If you've been looking for something different to level up your health, fitness, and personal growth, THIS IS IT.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMelissa Urban, Whole30 CEO and six-time New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[The Comfort Crisis is] an entertaining and thought-provoking adventure that weaves together findings from anthropology, physiology, neuroscience, and other disciplines. Easter makes a convincing case that happiness is more than the absence of cold, hunger, and boredom—in fact, a little discomfort may be exactly what we need.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlex Hutchinson, New York Times bestselling author of Endure\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Entertaining and enlightening, Easter’s quest for a ‘rewilded’ diet, creative boredom, and other sensation-restoring discomforts is chock-full of solid science as well as a rollicking adventure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDan Fagin, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Toms River: A Story of Science and Salvation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harvest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588080054501,"sku":"NP9780063452534","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063452534.jpg?v=1773961907","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/walk-with-weight-the-definitive-guide-to-rucking-isbn-9780063452534","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}