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Dr. Carl Juneau, PhD

A University of Montréal, London, and Harvard alum, Dr. Juneau is a former trainer for the Canadian Forces with a PhD in Public Health/Epidemiology.

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Improved iOS 18 compatibility 15

Full release notes (version 2.9.2949) * Fixed: Design of final welcome overlay after account creation * Fixed: Recommended recovery time during workouts * Fixed: Incorrect workout summary and new record email in rare cases * Fixed: 7 crashes in rare cases Coming soon * Timer between exercises

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

Rep Range Revisited: Is 6-12 Reps Still Best for Muscle Gains?

The scientific evidence behind traditional rep range recommendations

12 min read

Training Beyond Failure for Muscle Growth [New Research]

From failure to growth: Innovative methods for building muscle

How to build muscle 14 min read

Fixed: Recurring crash during workouts

Full release notes (version 2.9.2941) * Fixed: Recurring crash during workouts (related to overlays) * Fixed: Wrong recommended recovery time in rare cases * Fixed: Wrong exercises after editing workout in rare cases * Fixed: 6 crashes in rare cases Coming soon * Timer between exercises

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

A Smarter, Better Way To Build Muscle: The Dr. Muscle Manifesto

No hype, no gimmick—just science-backed workouts that grow with you using AI

Life 2 min read

Muscle Machine program

Full release notes (version 2.9.2935) * Added: Muscle Machine program (all-machine gym routine) * Fixed: Incorrect weight goal (always fat loss) in rare cases cases * Fixed: Need to tap "Finish workout" twice after adding sets * Fixed: Cannot log in with Apple in rare cases * Fixed: No timer overlay

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

Edit calories

Full release notes (version 2.9.2931) * Added: Edit meal plans calories * Improved: You can now create custom exercises anytime you view exercises * Improved: Display of long exercise names * Improved: Log in with Apple on new devices * Improved: Recommended calories after large body weight changes * Fixed: Cannot reorder exercises and

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

Improved end workout flow

Full release notes (version 2.9.2923) * Improved: Workout end flow (removed confirmation popups) * Improved: Startup logo * Fixed: Names are cut in exercise lists * Fixed: Cannot remove exercise from workout in rare cases * Fixed: Wrong exercises shown on edit workout or swap * Fixed: Cannot upload custom program * Fixed: Home page

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

Bodybuilding Champion Jay Cutler Gained 50 lbs in 6 Months at 18 Years Old

Genetic freaks and reality checks: Lessons from Jay Cutler

Fitness industry 1 min read

Faster home page

Full release notes (version 2.9.2905) * Added: Faster loading of home page with placeholders * Improved: Workout recommendations * Improved: Design of sets during workouts * Improved: More varied AI analysis during workout summary * Fixed: No longer showing fullscreen timer when off during time-based exercises * Fixed: Display of exercise with long names

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read