“Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far.” – Thomas Jefferson

Going for a trail hike with a 40lb Weighted Vest

If walking is so good for us and one of the best possible exercises for a bipedal being, than maybe we should all do more of it! ⁣
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Regular walking or hiking is a good place to start, yet how can we take it to the next level and WARRIOR IT UP? ⁣
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Introducing…⁣

Warrior Walks with a Weighted Vest!

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“Load a backpack or weighted vest with 10-100lbs and walk fool!”⁣
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This amazing strength & conditioning exercise is basically like going on a Military Forced March or “Ruck Walk“. ⁣
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It is designed to build:⁣
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• ⁣Strength
• ⁣Conditioning
• ⁣Endurance
• ⁣Loading Capacity &
• ⁣Mental Toughness
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✔ Simply grab your backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest and go for a 1-3 mile power walk or trail hike.
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✔ Start light (10lbs or so) and progressively work your way up to heavier loads and longer distances.
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✔ Make sure to brace your core, walk with excellent posture and neutral spinal alignment.
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✔ Be extra careful with your step, foot placement and knee tracking over your toes.⁣
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As an additional benefit, you can practice emptying your mind as you walk, becoming present and taking in the nature all around you.⁣
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A Warrior must train his mind to ignore pain and discomfort, yet remain alert and aware to everything that is unfolding in the present moment.⁣
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He or she must be ready to ACT not react! ⁣
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Being fully present in the moment is about achieving the state of Mushin or “no mind”.⁣
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The term is shortened from mushin no shin (無心の心), a Zen expression meaning the mind without mind and is also referred to as the state of “no-mindness”. ⁣
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That is, a mind not fixed or occupied by thought or emotion and thus open to everything.⁣
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Now get out there and start Warrior Walking! ✌⁣

Unleash Your Ultimate Potential,

Brandon Cook

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