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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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Custom dumbbell increments

Full release notes (version 2115) * Added: Custom dumbbell increments * Improved: Feedback site (layout and voter registration) * Fixed: "No training in 5 days" notification sent in error in rare cases Coming soon * Custom pulley increments

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

How was today's workout?

Full release notes (version 2110) * Added: How was today's workout? * Improved: Weight recommendations now match custom plates * Improved: Button sizes of New update overlay * Fixed: Wrong workout order in new push/pull/legs programs Coming soon * Dumbbell custom increments

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

Start workout overlay auto-hide

Full release notes (version 2106) * Added: Countdown to auto-hide on Start workout overlay * Improved: Workout preview email (unsubscribe links) * Improved: End-of-workout question rating the workout * Improved: Workout coaching tips (clearer, simpler text) * Fixed: Confirmation message for workouts rated "good" not showing

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

Workout reminder (email and/or notifications)

Excited to announce our brand new workout reminder feature! By popular request, you can now get workout reminders. By email, in-app notification, or both. Emails include your full workout and can be sent up to 24 hours before your upcoming workout. You'll find that new setting (and

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

Push/pull/legs gym programs levels 4-6

Full release notes (version 2091) * Added: Push/pull/legs gym programs levels 4-6 * Improved: Increments for users without small plates * Improved: Workout duration estimate * Fixed: Cannot change custom exercise from heard to medium in rare cases

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

2-Way Sync With Apple Health

Full release notes (version 2084) * Added: Body weight now syncs from Apple Health * Improved: Sidebar menu navigation * Fixed: A rare crash related to app memory use * Fixed: A rare crash after tapping Reconfigure account

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

Workout Reminder Email

Full release notes (version 2079) * Added: "Prepare for today's workout" email reminder * Improved: "How hard" question for bilateral exercises * Improved: Video demo for Cable Upright Row exercise * Fixed: Cable Chop is now a bilateral exercise * Fixed: Rest timer when adding an extra set * Fixed:

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

Bodybuilding Injuries: 5 Steps to Faster Recovery and Prevention

Based on 21 years of lifting and coaching experience

2 min read

Independent Fitbod Bodybuilding Review: User Results—Before and After Photos

Real users of Fitbod for bodybuilding share results

8 min read

Bodybuilding Stretching Routine: 7 Exercises for Flexibility, Muscle & Strength

In bodybuilding, stretching routines are a double-edged sword: * Done right, stretching and mobility training leave you flexible, nimble, and feeling great. You’re warmed up, ready to smash new records. * Done wrong, stretching slows you down. It wears out your muscles, and makes you weak. You can’t lift

Science 5 min read