About this episode
Mike interviews registered dietitian Kayla Girgen about the benefits and tips for beginners in rucking.
Mike sits down with Kayla Girgen, registered dietitian and author of Ruck Fit , to talk about rucking—what it is, why it’s beginner-friendly, and how to start safely. Kayla shares practical tips, common mistakes to avoid, and insights from her book on building strength, endurance, and resilience through loaded walking. Kayla's Links:Order Ruck Fit on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ggD4IpKayla's website: https://kaylagirgenrd.com/Sign up for Kayla's free weekly newsletter: https://wintheweek.gr8.com/Follow Kayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylagirgenrd/
People in this episode
Host: Mike
Guest: Kayla Girgen
Topics covered
- rucking
- fitness
- beginner tips
- strength building
- endurance
- loaded walking
Keywords
- rucking
- beginner fitness
- loaded walking
- strength
- endurance
- resilience
- dietitian tips
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Amazon, Kayla's website, Instagram
Products: Ruck Fit
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