An athlete turned CEO says rucking — the fat-burning workout du jour — helps him stay in shape without sacrificing calls and meetings

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CEO Jeff Byers is a former NFL athlete and said he fits exercise into his busy schedule by rucking during meetings and calls.

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Rucking is a buzzy fitness trend so I tried it. I'm fit and loved how efficiently it turned my daily walk into a challenging workout.

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Rachel Hosie tried rucking, a workout loved by tech execs and CrossFit athletes.

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I walk over 3 miles to work once a week. A rucking expert helped me turn it into a better workout.

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The author rucking on left. The distance on Strava on right.

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Everyone's talking about running and rucking right now. How to decide which one to add to your fitness routine.

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