Workout Apps - help needed

[2nd_chance]

So I have used Gym Buddy since 2008, but the recent iOS update on my iPhone made it inoperable. It's no longer in the app store. I have since tried about 4 apps and most of them want to plan my workout for me and fail to even let me add custom exercises.

Can anyone recommend a good app that will simply let me track my sets/reps and also let me look at my history?

[Plateauplower]

So I have used Gym Buddy since 2008, but the recent iOS update on my iPhone made it inoperable. It's no longer in the app store. I have since tried about 4 apps and most of them want to plan my workout for me and fail to even let me add custom exercises.

Can anyone recommend a good app that will simply let me track my sets/reps and also let me look at my history?

Exact reason why I use paper sheets and put my workouts it in an annual planner thing. Get a bunch of data in there then they go and change it.

[2nd_chance]

Exact reason why I use paper sheets and put my workouts it in an annual planner thing. Get a bunch of data in there then they go and change it.

I'm not a paper guy!

[Plateauplower]

I'm not a paper guy!

Yea it can be a little cumbersome. I'm in for a trial if someone posts a good one. I have just been using my "notes" ap on my phone to track weight and meals/macros. Been slacking there for the last few weeks though, and it's catching up with me.

[ChafinTheDream]

Gym Ace or Gym Ace Pro , pro is like 2 dollars but it is awesome. It will keep track of all your workouts and let you know what weight and reps you did last time on every exercise, also lets you add custom exercises.

[2nd_chance]

Gym Ace or Gym Ace Pro , pro is like 2 dollars but it is awesome. It will keep track of all your workouts and let you know what weight and reps you did last time on every exercise, also lets you add custom exercises.

Nothing comes up in the apple store by that name.

[Imp81318]

I use a Google Sheet spreadsheet. I typed in my list of exercises, warmup and working weights, number of sets, and number of reps for each exercise. In another tab I have a log of which workout I do each day (I'm on an A/B full body split) and what each of my working weights is so I can keep tabs on my progression when I get to the gym each day.

[russellmcg]

Does anyone else use the BodyBuilding app? I use and it and it has treated me well these last 11 months. Surprised it's not mentioned on here unless there are some flaws with it that I am not aware of.

[ElvisCaprice]

What do you guys do, carry a smart phone with you when you work out? If so, what would be more cumbersome about using a notepad and writing utensil instead of carrying the phone? When I'm working out I don't want any phone for distractions, on me. Maybe it's just my age showing?

[russellmcg]

What do you guys do, carry a smart phone with you when you work out? If so, what would be more cumbersome about using a notepad and writing utensil instead of carrying the phone? When I'm working out I don't want any phone for distractions, on me. Maybe it's just my age showing?

I have my phone with me since I tend to listen to music while I workout. Pretty easy for me to reach down and use the app since the phone is in my pocket. I tend to not do anything else on it, like social media, while I work out.

[ElvisCaprice]

I have my phone with me since I tend to listen to music while I workout. Pretty easy for me to reach down and use the app since the phone is in my pocket. I tend to not do anything else on it, like social media, while I work out.

That makes sense, if your phone is also for music. Personally, I don't like anything, like headphones/earbuds to restrict my senses while working out in the gym. I like to be fully aware of others around me, for safety. Probably an over concern though?

[OldFartTom]

Notebook and pencil is king, but as much hassle to carry as a phone.

Use a spreadsheet, print the days workout on paper on half a sheet of letter/A4 and rip/ snip off the blank half so it is small. Then fold the workout in 4, and it fits in shorts pocket.

Remember to take it out of shorts before you wash them. Write any notes on it afterwards or update spreadsheet.

[2nd_chance]

Thanks for all the wonderful ideas to use paper and pen..........

Now back to the question: any suggestions on apps?

[x-trainer ben]

What do you guys do, carry a smart phone with you when you work out? If so, what would be more cumbersome about using a notepad and writing utensil instead of carrying the phone? When I'm working out I don't want any phone for distractions, on me. Maybe it's just my age showing?

The phone plays the motivational music at 130+ BPM and is kept in my "old man hip sack"( wallet/car keys).

look here for suggestions

https://www.lifewire.com/best-workout-log-apps-4140222

[OldFartTom]

Thanks for all the wonderful ideas to use paper and pen........

You're welcome hope you find a good app because there are so many awful ones

[TnTNZ]

Strong.... You're welcome.

Been using it for over a year, it's good. Really good.

The Apple Watch app is also great.


I think Gymaholic is supposed to be good, I had a quick look at it when I got the watch, (I was hell bent on an app that had a watch component so I have less to carry).

[TnTNZ]

Does anyone else use the BodyBuilding app? I use and it and it has treated me well these last 11 months. Surprised it's not mentioned on here unless there are some flaws with it that I am not aware of.

Oh boy are you about to have a bad day...

[2nd_chance]

Strong is OK... the free app is limited but enough to get by. The premium is outrageously priced with a monthly fee or $99 lifetime.

[Bando]

Thanks for all the wonderful ideas to use paper and pen..........

Now back to the question: any suggestions on apps?

Get Off My Lawn!

[apmark]

Strong app is great! Never liked any app for recording workout until Strong. Now I don't use paper anymore at all!

[BecomingSmaller]

I use Gymbook it’s ok, I wanted one with a watch interface that was cheap. One day I’ll get round to coding my own, too many projects on the go to do it now.

[mejulian]

I use FitNotes and then copy/paste to my log here.

[Charlescheeze]

I use one called Simple Workout Log not sure if it's on Apple I have Android. You can add exercises and it has a history and has a notes section. There may be better but does for me. Its free as well just a few unobtrusive adverts.

[StressMonkey]

I've got one on my phone called Fitness Point Pro. It lets you export a workout via email or all of them via a csv file. It doesn't seem to let you create custom exercises though. I don't use it for logging so I can't vouch for that.

[induced_drag]

Jefit is great. Been about 3 years since I did any logging, but it worked GREAT when I used it. They have changed their structure. Used to just buy the "pro" app and it was add free. Now seems they want monthly subscriptions (40$/yr) for the higher features.

Anyway...when I used it, it was awesome. Not sure if something is better out there now. They do have a free version that you could get the feel for it.

https://www.jefit.com/

[TnTNZ]

^^
Was just coming in to post JeFit, I used this before I switched to Strong. It was very useable.

I only had a real issue with rest timers either not sounding when the phone went into 'sleep' mode or not being able disable 'sleep'. Strong gave me that feature and it was a winner.

[StressMonkey]

^^
Was just coming in to post JeFit, I used this before I switched to Strong. It was very useable.

I only had a real issue with rest timers either not sounding when the phone went into 'sleep' mode or not being able disable 'sleep'. Strong gave me that feature and it was a winner.

If you've got an iPhone you can control that via settings->display & brightness->auto-lock.

[greerlaurence]

I would like to mention Kaa-Yaa here. This wonderful app makes a customized workout plan and makes us to take an oath for a daily workout! I think, it is necessary for the busy individuals who don't give priority to fitness. Kaa-Yaa is an app that deserves a try...

[gipper53]

I take my Surface Pro 4 and write down my sets and reps with the pen in Microsoft One Note. In a a pinch I'll use my Note 8 to write it down. I like devices with a stylus.

Guess I'm just using "modern" pen and paper.