Rucking is the new health craze being added to fitness regimes this summer

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We used to refer to this in the Royal Marines as ‘yomping’,” says Tommy Kelly, former Royal Marine commando and co-founder of outdoor and mountain clothing brand, Jöttnar. open image in gallery Rucking might be trending but it’s not new, and has long been been part of military training “Fit is important, as backs come in all different shapes and sizes. “You can be outside enjoying nature, while completing a higher intensity walk and improving your aerobic capacity or Vo2 max,” says Olivia Tyler, national fitness assurance lead at Nuffield Health – who have just launched their #MyDailyMovement campaign, sharing a wealth of content and expert advice on new ways to get active on their website. “I wouldn’t recommend weighted vest training to anyone who is new to exercise, or getting back to exercise after some time off, ” says Tyler.