Add Rucking as an Exercise Option in Fitbit Ap

[Cemibella]

Title: Add Rucking as an Exercise Option in Fitbit A
Description:
Rucking, or weighted walking with a backpack, is a popular fitness activity that offers a great workout. However, the current Fitbit app doesn't offer a dedicated rucking option. Using existing options like hiking doesn't accurately track the additional calorie burn from carrying weight.
I propose adding a rucking exercise option that tracks distance, duration, heart rate, and calorie burn while considering the weight carried during the activity. This would provide a more accurate picture of workout performance for rucking enthusiasts.

[LZeeW · Accepted solution]

Hello @Cemibella and welcome to the Community.  Fitbit uses the Product Feedback forum for requests like your.  Rucking was requested several years ago and it is listed as Not Currently Planned.  I'm not a Fitbit employee, but I know how many of Fitbit's algorithms work.  All of Fitbit's calorie burn algorithms are heart rate based.  If you are carrying a heavier pack, then your heart rate will be faster for that workout.  You calorie burn per minute will go up. 

[Cemibella]

Thanks for letting me know 🙂