Ep. 123: Guest Interview: Kayla Girgen, Author of "Ruck Fit"

In this guest interview, John and Chris welcome dietician, personal trainer and author, Kayla Girgen. Kayla joins the show to discuss her new book, "Ruck Fit" as well as share her journey from the corporate world to the fitness industry and more. **John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should ALWAYS seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Starting Block Podcast02:35 Guest Introduction: Kayla Girgen and Her Journey06:12 Nutrition Insights and the Role of Registered Dietitians12:04 Understanding Blood Sugar Management19:58 Exploring Rucking: Benefits and Community Engagement27:19 The Rise of Rucking and 75 Hard28:32 Walking as Exercise: Debating Its Value31:03 Progressing in Rucking: Weight and Challenge33:55 Rucking Mechanics: Posture and Weight Management36:13 Rucking for Athletes: Building Endurance38:13 Rucking as a Gateway to Strength Training40:16 Incorporating Strength Exercises into Rucking41:25 Choosing Between a Backpack and Weighted Vest47:00 Getting Started with Rucking: Tips and ResourcesPreorder Ruck Fit on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ggD4Ip Follow Kayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylagirgenrd/ Sign up for Kayla's free weekly newsletter: https://wintheweek.gr8.com/Kayla's go-to rucking set-up: GORUCK Rucker 4.0 & weight plates