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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 more)

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

10 Best Bodybuilding and Hypertrophy Programs to Build Muscle in 2024 [In-Depth Review]

Exercise doctor reviews the best workout plans to build muscle fast

Workout plans 22 min read

BodBot Workout App: AI Review and Alternative for Smart Lifters

Poor understanding of lifting principles and safety issues

Workout apps 12 min read

JEFIT Workout App: Critical Review and Alternative

JEFIT has 2,000+ programs—is this better or confusing?

Workout apps 14 min read