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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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Cleaner workout interface (reps and sets)

Full release notes (version 2208) * Added: Rack Pull, Machine Lat Pulldown, Single-Leg Extension, and more exercises * Improved: Shorter, simpler account creation * Improved: Workout interface (table layout of reps and sets) * Fixed: Crash when requesting history for all exercises for all time in rare cases Coming soon * Soon: Better workout

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

How to Build Muscle: Beginner's Guide for Optimal Gains

Want to build muscle but don't know how to get started? Check out this comprehensive guide for all the tips, tricks and techniques you need to know for an effective muscle-building journey.

5 min read

Why We Set Out to Build the Best Workout App and Make the World a Fitter Place

An open letter from our founder and CEO

Fitness industry 5 min read

Fitbod Review 2024 by Independent Expert—Results, Pics & More [In-Depth]

Exercise scientist reviews Fitbod: an honest look at customer feedback, progress pics, and more

Workout apps 16 min read

I Asked ChatGPT to Help Me Build Muscle (as an Exercise Scientist). Here's What Happened...

As a coach and exercise scientist, I wanted to find out if ChatGPT would cost me my job

Fitness industry 6 min read

Congratulations after milestone workouts

Full release notes (version 2199) * Added: Congratulations after 3, 5, 10+ workouts completed * Improved: Display of exercise names during workouts * Improved: Deloads now deload a little more * Improved: Load times after changing equipment settings * Fixed: Subscription issue for beta testers of the app * Fixed: Wrong audio of reps to do

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

7 Best Free Bodybuilding Apps to Build Muscle on a Budget

Build muscle without breaking the bank with these free bodybuilding apps reviewed by experts

Workout apps 10 min read

Equipment page

Full release notes (version 2189) * Added: Equipment page * Improved: Start workout button is now bigger on bigger devices * Fixed: Cannot edit sets of cardio exercises * Fixed: Warm-up weights the same as work sets weight in some cases * Fixed: Ding now only plays when toggled on Coming soon * Soon: Quick

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

Timer options while creating account

Full release notes (version 2184) * Added: Timer options to account creation * Improved: Account creation text * Improved: Body weight coaching card text for new accounts * Fixed: Welcome guide now shows at the top of home page after account creation * Fixed: Cannot reorder or add exercises to custom workouts in some cases

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

Faster account creation

Full release notes (version 2180) * Improved: Faster account creation (e.g. during email sign-up) * Improved: New user experience (better home page on second open) * Fixed: Workout calendar not displaying future workouts in rare cases Coming soon * Soon: Set timer at sign-up

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read