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Re:Get Running with Couch to 5K by buu700 on Sunday January 01, 2023 @01:25PM (#34209074)
I've found that simply incorporating a few miles of walking into your routine with a moderately heavy backpack and good posture (no/minimal slouching or leaning forward) is reasonably effective exercise, particularly if it's at all hilly.

I think it works out similarly to low-intensity deadlifting and squatting, and becomes much easier if you also lift consistently.

Re:Get Running with Couch to 5K by buu700 on Monday January 09, 2023 @02:47PM (#34315029)
I've since learned that there's actually a specific name for this kind of workout: rucking. It's apparently fairly popular with many benefits; people even buy specially designed packs and weights.