June 28, 2024

This paid piece is sponsored by Pendar Properties.

Sioux Falls is about to ruck.

At least that’s the vision for a fitness challenge launching for the month of July.

SISU, a world-class fitness facility coming to Cherapa Place, is partnering with CPM Fitness to host the city’s first rucking challenge.

Not sure what that even means?

Rucking is simply walking with extra weight — think a weighted vest, ankle or wrist bands. The challenge is simple: Ruck 30 miles in 30 days.

“We’ve chosen to ruck as it is proven to be one of the most effective and accessible workouts for building strength and endurance while furthering weight-loss goals,” said Annie Mello, a partner in SISU.

In addition to providing access to a leaderboard allowing participants to track their miles alongside one another, the organizers will be engaging regularly throughout the month with educational and motivational content.

“Even better, we’re supported by an incredible lineup of sponsors allowing us to offer over $2,500 in giveaways, including a one-year membership to SISU,” Mello said.

SISU, opening in August inside The Dakota building at Cherapa Place, will serve as hub for wellness services, offering fitness, nutrition, personal training and corporate wellness.

“This is a style of wellness studio unlike anything in Sioux Falls,” Mello said. “We’re excited to offer it to our growing downtown, but we’re also accessible to the broader community and want to bring forward-thinking wellness options that are accessible to everyone. The rucking challenge is a perfect example of that.”

There is no cost to join the challenge, but sign-up here is required to fully participate. Further details can be found on Instagram at @sisu_dtsf or Facebook.

“While we’re eager to engage the community in the physical benefits of this challenge, we’re equally excited about the social and mental benefits,” Mello said. “We hope to see people out and about, rucking with friends, enjoying the city’s bike trails and simply feeling encouraged to take their wellness journey to the next level.”