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Bilateral exercises: option to train sides separately or not

Full release notes (version 2157) * Added: Bilateral exercises: option to train sides separately or not * Improved: "3-2-1" audio option volume matches reps to do volume * Improved: Group chat loads much faster * Fixed: Duplicate workout reminder emails * Fixed: Only 1 work set after spamming the "Workout too hard&

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

The Sad Truth about the Best Workout Apps—Brutal Review

Opinion: The most popular workout apps are about as different as the burgers of McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s Here’s what you need to know: Imagine you enter a 1-million dollar contest. To win, you have to get in better shape than the other contestants. To help

Science 8 min read

159 Key Fitness App Stats for 2024: Trends by Age, Market & More

Up-to-date fitness app statistics from reputable sources—reviewed by an exercise scientist

Fitness industry 12 min read

Fitbod vs Strong Weight Lifting Apps: Brutal Review and Comparison for 2023

How good are Fitbod’s workouts? Is Strong more than just a simple log? Which weight lifting app is the best for you? Read on to find out You’ve decided to use a workout app to help you unlock the next level at the gym. That’s is probably

Science 9 min read

"3-2-1" audio option as rest timer ends

Full release notes (version 2144) * Added: "3-2-1" audio option as rest timer ends * Added: 2 new exercises (Machine Hip Abduction / Adduction) * Improved: Light session recommendations for bodyweight exercises * Fixed: "New update!" overlay now continue to display after tapping Learn more * Fixed: Now showing a single "

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

10 Best Gym & Weight Lifting Apps to Build Muscle in 2022, According to Scientist with 21 Years of Experience Lifting Weights (Free Apps Included)

The best apps for gym workouts, weight lifting, bodybuilding & more Looking for the best gym or weight lifting app? You’ve come to the right place. Lifting weights is one of the best ways to build muscle and strength. But if you don’t know what you’re doing,

Science 16 min read

'Huge Mistake': Changing Exercises Too Often for Muscle Growth

Bodybuilding champion Dorian Yates and other experts say it's a mistake to change your exercises often. What does the science say?

Science 5 min read

Reminder to turn on notifications

Full release notes (version 2139) * Added: Burn-in featured review to onboarding screens * Improved: Account creation (only valid email formats) * Improved: End of workout overlay text ("All done!") * Improved: On save notification settings, app suggests turning on notifications if they're off * Fixed: Sets recommendation when pyramid reps

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

Fitbod vs Jefit: Weight Lifting Apps Comparison and Expert Review

Which app is the best workout companion for lifters? If you’re looking for a way to improve your workouts without spending thousands of dollars on gym equipment and personal trainers, you’ve come to the right place. In this article we’ll compare weightlifting apps Fitbod and Jefit, and

Science 8 min read

Audio notification of reps to do

New features are coming! Excited to announce TWO of our top requested features. With this beta update, you'll be able to hear yours truly say how many reps you have to do when your rest timer ends (e.g. "5 reps" instead of the usual "

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read