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'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

Strength Training for Hypertrophy: Exercises & Cycles for Muscle Gain

To get the body of a Greek god, should you aim to get stronger?

Science 6 min read

Better reps and sets adjustments during workouts

Full release notes (version 2129) * Improved: Subsequent reps and sets adjustments after first work set * Improved: "Rate today's workout" overlay design * Removed: "Tired today?" popup Coming soon * Audio notification of reps to do

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

Custom pulley increments

Full release notes (version 2124) * Added: Custom pulley increments * Improved: Onboarding screens on first open * Improved: "Finish workout?" overlay at end of workout * Improved: Updated Google Play billing library to 4.0 * Fixed: The app now correctly recommends easy variations of body part priority exercises during easy workouts

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

5 Best Bodybuilding Apps for Muscle Hypertrophy in 2024 [In-Depth Comparison]

Expert review by former competitive natural bodybuilder and trainer of physique athletes with a PhD in exercise physiology

Workout apps 21 min read

Better onboarding

Full release notes (version 2119) * Added: 3 onboarding screens on first open * Improved: Outdoor cycling exercise * Improved: Congratulations after finishing workouts * Improved: Updated Google Play billing library to 4.0 * Fixed: Rare crash when entering 99 dumbbells or plates * Fixed: Custom plate settings no longer reset after logging out Coming

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

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