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Tangential but does HN have a favorite workout app / training program?

by admiral33 4y ago

random42_ 4y ago
I use Strong to track weight lifting workouts. For running I use the workout app in my Apple Watch.
- admiral33 4y ago
  Does strong give you programs?
  - random42_ 4y ago
    Unfortunately no. It’s a very simple app that doesn’t get in the way. I tried using others that were bloated and it was hard to do simple things. I basically need to create multiple routines and have a timer between sets.
speedgoose 4y ago
I like http://workoutdoors.net http://workoutdoors.net because it brings OSM outdoor maps to the Apple Watch. Otherwise Strava is very important in my village.
- huseyinkeles 4y ago
  +1 for WorkOutDoors. It supports exporting to Strava as well btw.
- serpix 4y ago
  Workoutdoors is a diamond, unicorn, gem of an app. This single app is better than what Garmin, Suunto, Polar, Apple combined put out.
AustinDev 4y ago
future.co is pretty good if you like being accountable to a real person.
- telesilla 4y ago
  When they support Android, that would be lovely.
naet 4y ago
The reddit community body weight fitness and their recommended starting routine[1] were a really great resource for me getting started. There are a couple adult fitness parks nearby my area that have related equipment (pull-up / dip bars, inclined planks with handholds, etc), and one also has it's own very similar fitness routine recommendations printed on a sign. I now do my own more customized routine, but I wouldn't have been able to get started or figure it out without those initial resources. The Couch to 5k program is a great place to start if you're interested in more cardio / running for beginners, and there are a bunch of free apps to help you time and track your progress. [1] https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/kb/recommended_routine https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/kb/recommend...
diebeforei485 4y ago
Apple's paid Fitness+ service is excellent. You can filter workout by the equipment you have available. So far you've needed an Apple Watch to use it, but you can use it with just your iPhone when iOS 16.1 comes out later this month. You can get 3 months free - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-free-apple-fitness-for-3-months-new-subscribers-only/6489578.p?skuId=6489578 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-free-apple-fitness-for-3-...
donio 4y ago
Mine is a 2 step program: 1. Carefully place phone and all other gadgets and distractions on the table 2. Go for a run
freetime2 4y ago
TrainingPeaks was nice when I was training for a specific cycling event. But it’s a little too expensive for me to pay for the premium version year-round. Does anyone have any alternative suggestions for planning/tracking workouts by TSS? Zwift makes indoor cycling tolerable for me in the winter months.

Tangential but does HN have a favorite workout app / training program?

random42_ 4y ago

I use Strong to track weight lifting workouts. For running I use the workout app in my Apple Watch.

admiral33 4y ago
Does strong give you programs?
- random42_ 4y ago
  Unfortunately no. It’s a very simple app that doesn’t get in the way. I tried using others that were bloated and it was hard to do simple things. I basically need to create multiple routines and have a timer between sets.

speedgoose 4y ago

I like http://workoutdoors.net http://workoutdoors.net because it brings OSM outdoor maps to the Apple Watch. Otherwise Strava is very important in my village.

huseyinkeles 4y ago
+1 for WorkOutDoors. It supports exporting to Strava as well btw.
serpix 4y ago
Workoutdoors is a diamond, unicorn, gem of an app. This single app is better than what Garmin, Suunto, Polar, Apple combined put out.

AustinDev 4y ago

future.co is pretty good if you like being accountable to a real person.

telesilla 4y ago
When they support Android, that would be lovely.

naet 4y ago

The reddit community body weight fitness and their recommended starting routine[1] were a really great resource for me getting started. There are a couple adult fitness parks nearby my area that have related equipment (pull-up / dip bars, inclined planks with handholds, etc), and one also has it's own very similar fitness routine recommendations printed on a sign. I now do my own more customized routine, but I wouldn't have been able to get started or figure it out without those initial resources. The Couch to 5k program is a great place to start if you're interested in more cardio / running for beginners, and there are a bunch of free apps to help you time and track your progress. [1] https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/kb/recommended_routine https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/kb/recommend...

diebeforei485 4y ago

Apple's paid Fitness+ service is excellent. You can filter workout by the equipment you have available. So far you've needed an Apple Watch to use it, but you can use it with just your iPhone when iOS 16.1 comes out later this month. You can get 3 months free - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-free-apple-fitness-for-3-months-new-subscribers-only/6489578.p?skuId=6489578 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-free-apple-fitness-for-3-...

donio 4y ago

Mine is a 2 step program: 1. Carefully place phone and all other gadgets and distractions on the table 2. Go for a run

freetime2 4y ago

TrainingPeaks was nice when I was training for a specific cycling event. But it’s a little too expensive for me to pay for the premium version year-round. Does anyone have any alternative suggestions for planning/tracking workouts by TSS? Zwift makes indoor cycling tolerable for me in the winter months.