rucking noun [U]
/ˈrʌk.ɪŋ/
a type of exercise that involves walking while wearing a very heavy rucksack or backpack

Taking things to the next level, rucking involves walking or hiking with a weighted backpack for a low impact workout aimed at improving strength and cardiovascular fitness. This slow-burning workout is by no means new, resurging from military training as a trusted method to improve fitness.
[until.co.uk, 19 January 2024]

runglasses noun [plural]
UK /ˈrʌnˌglɑː.sɪz/ US /ˈrʌnˌglæs.ɪz/
a style of sunglasses that people sometimes wear when they are running

You were glued to the women’s 100m final last night and are eagerly awaiting the heptathlon — is it time to hit the track yourself? Maybe not, but why not steal your favourite athlete’s look instead? “Runglasses”, those visor-style shades that the world’s speediest can’t get enough of, are turning out to be the summer accessory and are already a hit on the festival scene.
[thetimes.com, 4 August 2024]

VILPA noun [U]
/ˈvɪl.pə/
abbreviation for: vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity: a way of keeping fit that involves short periods of very energetic exercise as part of your everyday life, such as climbing stairs or walking instead of taking a bus

Taking the stairs instead of the elevator, carrying groceries, vacuuming and washing floors, or playing with the kids are just some of the activities that could be considered VILPA. Just put a little more oomph into your activity to raise your heart rate for a minute or so and those chores turn into VILPA gold.
[until.co.uk, 19 January 2024]

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