Progress Logs
I think the progress reports and logs could use a bit of improvement. The graph shows the 1RM change over the past three workouts. That's fine. But below that is a long list of exercises performed recently. I don't think this is very helpful. Bodyspace and to a lesser extent JeFit both had reports that showed graphs and reports that provided long-term data. One measurement that I liked (but really wasn't useful) was "total weight lifted to date". When I hit 1,000,000 lbs, I felt like I'd hit a major milestone, then I hit two-million, and so on. I knew it wasn't really a worthwhile number, but it was something to keep watching increase. The more data the better. We're each odd in what inspires us to keep going.
As an aside, it was critical for me to learn that by marking "very, very hard" after the working set would often not increase my weight on the next exercise. This was disheartening to see my 1RM decrease. Now I put the truth, which is that I can almost always lift "1-2 more reps", and this keeps the weight gradually increasing each workout. I need to know that I'm improving. The more data the better. Yes, I do trust the app, but we like to "trust and verify", by seeing the data as we stick to the plan.
Thanks for voting for this feature -- it's done!
Inside the app, you can now view your total weight lifted (home page) and long-term data (top-right menu > training logs & charts). The charts can now show:
- Your average progress over your last 3 workouts
- Exercise by exercise data for 1 month, year, or all time.
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- Tap update
You can also view this data on the Web at https://my.dr-muscle.com/.
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Carl Juneau, PhD
Founder of Dr. Muscle
Control the number of beeps when the timer finishes
I'd like a way to control the number of beeps when the timer finishes. I like having a sound but the current amount is more than I want to hear.
Thank you for voting for this suggestion.
Our latest update now has just one "ding" chime. The update is public and available on Android and under review by Apple (give it 2-3 days). To update, visit the app store app on your phone, search for Dr. Muscle, and tap "update".
If you get a "Connection error" message after you update, log out and log back in. That should solve it.
I'm marking this suggestion as "Completed." Now would be a good time to suggest and vote for our next features on https://muscle.userecho.com/.
Big cheers,
Carl
Workout length estimation
Foreach exercise in a workout, it is possible to know rest times, number of reps and number of sets. So it can be useful to estimate a workout length (with approximatively 5 or 6 seconds for each rep).
Il the workout selection list, or by tapping a workout, we can have the estimated length for the workout.
Thanks for voting for this feature—it's live! You can now see how long your next workout will be. On your home page, scroll down to your next workout's card. You'll see how many exercises it has, and an estimate of how long it should take you to do.
If you're in the beta:
On Android, you can already download the update. On iPhone? You'll have to wait 2-3 days for Apple to approve it. To update:
– Open the store app on your phone
– Search for Dr. Muscle
– Tap update
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Supersets: automatically return to first exercise
I find a little time consuming to do the manipulation when we tap on superset we go back to the exercise list, we choose the 2nd exercise (perfect), but after we return to the drop-down menu by tapping on superset again,we must re-choose the first exercise it from the exercise list.
I would like to come back directly to the first exercise from the 2nd. If the app could remember, that would be great !! -P
Thanks for voting for this feature -- when the new interface, it's easy to have two (or more) exercises open at the same time. That way, you can easily perform supersets, giant sets, and more!
If you're on Android, you can update now. If you're on iPhone, you'll have to wait 2-3 days for Apple to approve it. To update:
- Open the store app on your phone
- Search for Dr. Muscle
- Tap update
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Really appreciate your support and advice. Thanks!
Carl Juneau, PhD
Founder of Dr. Muscle
This feature is now officially released, with update 877.
It is said that Milo of Croton gained enormous strength by lifting and carrying a newborn calf daily as it grew to a mature bull. Now you can do almost the same thing: with this update, your program will level up automatically as you do it. You’ll also always know exactly where you stand, with a countdown on your home screen.
Every time you level up, you’ll do new exercises and hit your muscles from new angles (this helps to hypertrophy them in full). Ready to become mighty like Milo? Simply work out with Dr. Muscle today.
Please stop setting records on new exercised
Please have the app stop congratulating me and setting records on new exercises. No I did not really have a 600% strength improvement because I completed a 'new' exercise in the app and went from 0lbs tp 180lbs. :)
Make plate calculator take into account future sets
Hello,
There is an issue I am having based on how the app combines the plates.
I am using rest-pause sets (with limited resting time) and following the way the app arranges the plates makes it very difficult to be ready on time for the next set.
Moving 10 plates (per side) in 20 seconds is not easy. For example, the app arranges the following weights (left is the first weight going inside the bar):
The last set with less weight has the same proble. Instead of telling you just to remove 10 lb+2.5+10lb, it will tell you to remove a bunch of them and then add the 45.
This is just an example, I guess the solution would be something like maintaining the first 2 plates the same during all sets (such as 10+2.5 or 10+5) and then changing the other 2 or 3, but sounds like a difficult programming problem
Also, an option to see the plate combinations of all series would be great.
I hope I didn’t make this idea too complicated.
Eduardo
Hi guys,
Nice to see this suggestion getting some votes. Here's a quick solution that might work until we implement something better:
You could try customizing your plates to remove the 45 lbs. That way, the app will always recommend a combination of smaller plates, potentially accomplishing what you're looking for here. You can do that under Settings (bottom bar) > Change equipment.
Cheers,
Carl
Add Kettlebells as a selection for equipment at Home Gym.
Currently there are exercise in the app which use kettlebells ie Kettlebell Russian Twist, but there is no option to add available Kettlebells as equipment for home gym.
Progress Charts need work
As much as I appreciate the app doing all of the “behind the scenes” work for me, the progress charts are severely lacking. So many other fitness apps do a great job of showing the user progress in weight loss/gain as well as strength, volume, etc. over different time periods. The charts are clunky at best and can really use some graphic design touches.
Add Ability To Link Smart Scale Weight Tracking
It would be awesome to not have to manually update my weight daily. I use a Withings scale which talks with my Apple Health and other body tracking apps but does not work with this one currently.
Thanks for voting for this feature! Customer Lou B recently confirmed this work via Apple Health:
"This is exactly the setup I have for my scale. And.... the Dr. Muscle App is picking up my weight daily. So I can confirm it works."
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