Benefits of Rucking with Michael Easter

<p><a href="https://eastermichael.com/">Michael Easter</a> is a health and fitness writer for <a href= "https://www.menshealth.com/author/8998/michael-easter/">Men’s Health</a>, author of <a href="https://eastermichael.com/book/">The Comfort Crisis</a>, and lecturer at UNLV. He joins the podcast to discuss rucking and the benefits to both cardiovascular health and overall strength.</p> <p>This short episode is packed with information about the evolution of humans, the modern age of health, and how Special Forces train to fight. Grab your backpack and come along.</p> <p><strong>Powerful quotes</strong></p> <p>It’s cardio for people who hate running and weightlifting for people who hate the gym.</p> <p>This is the foundation of Special Forces training.</p> <p><strong>Key Highlights</strong></p> <p>[00:00] Intro</p> <p>[00:33] Introducing Michael Easter</p> <p>[00:55] Hunting caribou</p> <p>[01:54] What is the human body built for?</p> <p>[3:40] Special Forces</p> <p>[4:37] Benefits of rucking</p> <p><strong>If you loved this week’s conversation, you may want to check out these previous episodes!</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://brofessionaldevelopment.com/2021/07/02/connor-beaton-on-community/"> Connor Beaton on Community</a></p> <p><a href= "https://brofessionaldevelopment.com/2021/06/15/finding-your-lifes-purpose-with-jeff-lopes/"> Finding Your Life’s Purpose with Jeff Lopes</a></p> <p><a href= "https://brofessionaldevelopment.com/2021/06/07/perfectionist-mentality-with-ellen-reed/"> Perfectionist Mentality with Ellen Reed!</a></p>