Workout apps

[Enjoyachoke]

I've been experimenting with workout apps that show me proper techniques and give me workout ideas.

Anyone try any good ones that they would recommend?

 

[DonQKong]

I use my fitness pal. Doesn't have great functionality for recording workouts, but for macro planning and counting, it's awesome: bar code scanner for your food. Weight tracking is good. Wendler log is good for workouts although it tries to tie you into its set programs. Cool graph function. Microsoft excel for cycle planning.

 

[weighted chinup]

Pen and paper if you like to record your sets and reps. I just use memory for this, but there is something to be said for having records of all your previous sessions.

I'm not sure if any apps out there will give you what you're looking for though.

An app won't teach better technique anymore than a video or a book will unless you record yourself doing it and break it down, but that's not really necessary for most guys. It really just comes down to constant practice and grinding to get better at technique and execution. I also wouldn't rely on an app to give workouts, it's better to design that yourself or find a good program and know what you're doing before you go in the gym.

Looking forward to your sessions will do a lot for a lifters success, can't really look forward to something if you don't know what it's going to be.

 

[Enjoyachoke]

I use my fitness pal. Doesn't have great functionality for recording workouts, but for macro planning and counting, it's awesome: bar code scanner for your food. Weight tracking is good. Wendler log is good for workouts although it tries to tie you into its set programs. Cool graph function. Microsoft excel for cycle planning.

Thank you, I use my fitness pal everyday for 2 months great app and you're an awesome person for suggesting it.

Pen and paper if you like to record your sets and reps. I just use memory for this, but there is something to be said for having records of all your previous sessions.

I'm not sure if any apps out there will give you what you're looking for though.

An app won't teach better technique anymore than a video or a book will unless you record yourself doing it and break it down, but that's not really necessary for most guys. It really just comes down to constant practice and grinding to get better at technique and execution. I also wouldn't rely on an app to give workouts, it's better to design that yourself or find a good program and know what you're doing before you go in the gym.

Looking forward to your sessions will do a lot for a lifters success, can't really look forward to something if you don't know what it's going to be.

I see what you're saying, I've only been lift weights for 3 months and everyday I learn new work outs and I've had someone helping with my technique.

So I found one I really like that is great for newbies like me! Has the days of the week, you press "week one day 1 -chest/triceps" and the first workout might be flat barbell presses and it gives you a video, a set and rep suggestion and a timer for one minute then suggests a more intense set. Etc etc. Not much room for cystomization though. However there is a space for tracking.

App is called "perfect body". Seems to be good cause I don't always have someone to tell me what to do. Idk if you remember the feelING of going to the gym and not being sure what to really do but it's a real life problem.

I was looking to see if there was one that was more customizable or generally just considered the best.

*****I will say that weight lifting is a chore for me and like everyone, I want the results.*******

What would you recommend to solve this problem? I'm thinking a like minded friend might be the answer?

 

[Perrin Aybara]

Honestly you need to find that drive and motivation within yourself in my opinion. Find a routine you enjoy, fall in love with the results, the journey, whatever you need to do. If you're relying on someone else to enjoy it you're setting yourself up for failure. What if they quit?

I love to train, I look forward to each session and sessions weeks and months in advance when I know my hard work is going to show itself through new maxes. I love the journey and seeing the hard work pay off. Training partners come and go and alone or with one really makes no difference to me.

To answer your original question record your lifts and analyze them if you don't have a coach. Compare them to videos of proper form on YouTube. Over time you can master them like this.

For a program find one that suits your needs. I don't know anything about training for wrestling, but I'd think general strength would be what you want in conjunction with conditioning and your wrestling practice.

Find one that suits you and stick with it. A simple notepad app will let you track your workouts and you can go back and review them whenever you want.

 

[Do3Gs]

I've been experimenting with workout apps that show me proper techniques and give me workout ideas.

Anyone try any good ones that they would recommend?

Check out BodySpace it's the app for BodyBuilding . Com and has a ton of preloaded programs or you can program your own. It records sets, reps, has a rest timer, shows previous weight used and reps for exercises. I have found it pretty handy. If you're going to program your own I suggest using the computer it makes it much easier and carries over to the app.

 

[Enjoyachoke]

Wise words have been spoken here.

I'll check out body space thank you

 

[showstoppa]

Strengthcalc pro if you are looking for great routines and you can log. i prefer spreadsheets to log with though. strengthcalc has all the most popular routines for bodybuilding, powerlifting and powerbuilding.

myfitnesspal for logging food.

 

[Nutpuncher]

I use app on my iPhone called Lifter. there are programs you can buy or you can make your own. I make my own and track my progress.

Here is an example of deadlift day


Click on an lift and it takes you here. For each set, I enter weight and then number reps accomplished. And then click on 45 which is 45 sec timer (I click twice for deadlifts).

 

[Enjoyachoke]

Thanks guys I downloaded all and I'll figure out which I like for myself. I honestly don't have time for an excel spreadsheet. My life is gogogogogogogo.