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  • A Veteran Fitness Coach Shares the Military-Style Workout That Builds Muscle and Sheds Fat For Men Over 40

    05/14/2026 4:56:20 PM PDT · by RoosterRedux · 20 replies
    AOL/Men's Journal ^ | Feb 2, 2026 | Kelsey Kryger
    Shedding pounds while building strength can feel like a delicate balancing act. Forget high-intensity training sessions that leave you drained for days (despite a high calorie burn). There’s a smarter approach: rucking. Walking with a weighted backpack burns calories, builds muscle, and boosts endurance all at once, bridging the gap between cardio and strength training. Low-impact and easy to scale, it’s an ideal way for men to stay lean and strong as they age. Rucking has long been a pillar of military training, moving heavy loads efficiently to build both physical and mental endurance. But you don’t have to be...