Strength training workout apps. Jefit, or ...?
taso42
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I've been toying with the idea of tracking workouts using an app rather than good ole pen & paper. I've been using Jefit for a few workouts now. It's ok, but I don't love it. In fact, if it's between this and paper, I'll probably go back to paper.
What is the best app for logging and tracking strength training workouts?
Edit: might help to mention: Android OS.
What is the best app for logging and tracking strength training workouts?
Edit: might help to mention: Android OS.
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I've been toying with the idea of tracking workouts using an app rather than good ole pen & paper. I've been using Jefit for a few workouts now. It's ok, but I don't love it. In fact, if it's between this and paper, I'll probably go back to paper.
What is the best app for logging and tracking strength training workouts?
Edit: might help to mention: Android OS.
I know this doesn't help you, but I did just want to let see that when it comes to training, not everything on paper (or an app) is necessary.0 -
Some day maybe I can be less OCD. But not ready for that yet0
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I had a look at that Je fit one and to be honest most of the exercises on there are just fluff ones.
As I stick to the basics, it wasn't of much benefit to me.
I personally log all my workouts on another website. It's handy to be able to go back and check things etc. Especially if you are doing a regular progressive loading program.
So for me, I would just say to stick with pen & paper if that is what was working for you. And like you, I'm very structured in my workouts. I know exactly what I am doing (or aiming to do at least) before I get in there. Definitely helps me focus.0 -
I have an app called fitbuilder. I use it to build strength training and yoga workouts and then track the weights and sets i do. Not sure if it's your style since you're way more hardcore than me! But they do have it on android so might be worth looking into at least!
http://www.fitnessbuilder.com/0 -
I'm fairly new to weight training and have been using jefit to log my workouts, mainly so I can remember what weight I did last time as I try to settle into a routine. Once I get more "in tune" with what I can lift how many times, I'll probably stop logging. before Jefit I was just using a basic spreadsheet from quickoffice which worked well. I only went with jefit because I can't get quickoffice on my tablet without paying for it ($15).
IIRC, you can log routines in the strength training section of the exercises on MFP, can't you? At least then everything is in 1 place. Not sure how functional it is on the android app as opposed to the website though.0 -
I just found NOOM on my android. So far it has been fairly accurate with my Cardio workouts (even has a GPS feature which is cool) they have strength and circuit and yoga, so you can log all that.
or are you looking for more of a "I lifted XX lbs today for XX reps" kinda thing? cos that is not noom I dont think0 -
I use JEFIT every day and love it. It has an array of excercises, I have never tried to add an excercise that wasn't in their database. It tracks everything... I love it and use it to help motivate me, always pushing for that next personal record..... I have turned several people at work onto JEFIT, they all love it as well, many gave up their old workout tracking app because JEFIT was just so much better......0
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There's a 5x5 app out there that is pretty good.1
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For simply recording what you have done the android app on MFP works fine.0
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