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"I don't get no respect!" - Rodney Dangerfield and Rucking
While other fitness apps and communities are obsessed with over-priced stationary bikes and row machines, we're building the link between technology and your feet hitting the pavement (without running).
We're building the link between technology and your feet hitting the pavement (without running).
Traditional fitness trackers underestimate the true energy cost of rucking. Our proprietary RUCKCAL™ formula, backed by extensive research from leading institutions, considers crucial factors that others ignore:
Apple Health
257
calories
RUCKCAL™
313
calories
~40-min ruck • 2.5 miles • 30lb plate • Paved Sidewalk • 57.8ft elevation gain
Load Carriage Model
Prediction of the metabolic cost of walking with and without loads. Ergonomics, 35(4), 417-426.
Validated against extensive military data, establishing foundational models for load carriage energy costs.
Grade Effects
Energy cost of walking and running at extreme uphill and downhill slopes. Journal of Applied Physiology, 93(3), 1039-1046.
Developed precise models for grade-based energy expenditure, validated from -45% to +45% slopes.
Speed-Load Interaction
Metabolic energy expenditure and terrain coefficients for walking on snow. Ergonomics, 20(2), 171-181.
Established key relationships between walking speed and energy cost under load.
Terrain Effects
Biomechanics and energetics of running on uneven terrain. Journal of Experimental Biology.
Demonstrated 5-10% energy cost increase on uneven surfaces.
Surface Impact
Mechanics and energetics of human locomotion on sand. Journal of Experimental Biology.
Quantified 1.6-2.5x energy cost increase on soft sand surfaces.
Environmental Factors
Metabolic Energy Expenditure and Terrain Coefficients for Walking on Snow.
Found 50-100% energy cost increases in snow conditions.
Load Distribution
Energy cost of load carriage. Journal of Applied Physiology, 17(4), 675-676.
Analyzed relationship between load distribution and metabolic cost.
Features
RUCKR blends intuitive design, convenient activity tracking, and social engagement to help you get the most out of every rucking or hiking session.
Effortlessly sync your rucking data with Apple Health, Google Fit, or your favorite health platform. Just log your activity as walking or hiking and later add it to RUCKR with ease.
Get deep insights into your progress including distance, elevation, average speed, and more; Allowing you to refine your routines and reach new heights.
Participate in challenges and earn virtual patches. Complete daily WODs. Earn points from our activities toward the next rank.
Engage with a supportive network of fellow ruckers. Share tips, comment on others' progress, and discover new routes to keep your motivation high.
Monitor gear usage over time. Keep track of how many miles you've logged in each piece of equipment to plan for replacements and stay safe on every trek.
Built with community input, RUCKR is always evolving. Whether you're just starting out or training for a big event, RUCKR's flexible features adapt to your needs.
Hello, my name is Ben and I'm the creator of RUCKR. I'm passionate about the transformative power of fitness, getting outdoors and doing what's hard. As a software engineer and entrepreneur, I'm driven to build tools that inspire movement, connection, and growth through the simple but challenging activity of rucking.
I'm currently deep in the process of developing RUCKR—a mobile app designed to guide, motivate, and connect ruckers of all levels. My love for rucking stems from its simplicity, versatility and ability to bring people together and share ideas. I'm a huge believer in community and personal challenge, and the intersection where they meet.
RUCKR isn't just an app—it's my way of helping others embrace the grind, find their limits, and move forward with purpose.
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Ready for your next race or triathlon? Discover how adding weighted walks to your routine can boost stamina, resilience, and overall performance—without the joint-pounding impact of high-intensity workouts.
Rucking turns your everyday walk into a serious fitness tool by adding weight to your pack. Originating from military training, this activity combines low-impact cardiovascular exercise with full-body strength-building and boosted calorie burn.
Rucking is all about efficiency, and one of the best ways to level up is through proper breathing. By mastering diaphragmatic breathing, maintaining good posture, and syncing your breath with your steps, you'll push through hills and heavy loads with more control—and less fatigue. It's not just about going farther, but doing it smarter, too.
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