Switch between workouts
I can't switch between workouts. Sometimes my work makes me need to switch upper and lower body, like I tweak a wrist or slightly pulled a hamstring. If I want to switch I have to just do it on my own. It would be great if I could choose upper or lower body.
Airplane mode
Hi
I like to switch my phone to airplane mode while training but if I do now the app show a white screen only and hangs.
Hi Daniel,
Thank you for that suggestion. You're getting this issue because the app doesn't work offline at this time. If you'd like it to work offline, please vote for this feature instead: https://muscle.userecho.com/communities/1/topics/79-offline-access. It's already been suggested and voted on, so you'll get what you want faster by voting there ;)
I'm marking this one as "Completed".
All the best,
Carl
Explain changes in programming and why they are being made
I would like the app to be a little more interactive. For example explaining the changes in programming and why they have been made. This way you could also learn programming on the fly. Pretty sweet if you ask me. :-)
History > Logs page missing some exercise names
When viewing the Logs page under History, some exercises are missing the names. For example, here's my log page which is missing the Deadlift.
I'm using the iPhone 8+ with the latest Apple update.
This one is now fixed! Logs now show all exercises and all sets on iOS. The update is in beta on Android and under review by Apple (give it 1-2 days). To update, visit the app store app on your phone, search for Dr. Muscle, and tap "update".
Stretch background image to fit the full screen (iPhone 7 Plus)
The image doesn't stretch to fit the whole screen, so it tiles and repeats towards the right edge.
Hi Mac,
We've rolled out this one about a month ago, so I'm marking it as completed. If you still notice a bug, please follow up with us.
Thanks for your suggestion, and for helping to improve the app. Really appreciate your support. If you'd like to vote for our next feature, see https://muscle.userecho.com/communities/1-submit-your-feedback/topics#.
Rest periods for compound movements
I just did the lower body workout, and deadlifts were included.
I noticed two things that was a bit different for me from what I'm used to from my previous training.
1. The rep range was quite high for the deadlift. I'm not saying it's good/bad, I'm just wondering if the AI takes this into considerations when suggesting a weight and rep? For instance, I wouldn't find it strange to do say 15 reps for cable crunch, but I would find it strange for deadlifts. I haven't had time to try out Dr.Muscle more, but I'll keep an eye out for this in my coming workout. Do you know if the rep ranges are equal to all of the movements?
2. The rest period for deadlift was very short. The same applies here, for a compound movement it's much harder to recover within 50 seconds where it's fine for biceps curls for instance. Is there any plan to adapt the rest periods based on the movement?
Hi guys!
Welcome to Dr. Muscle! And great question.
Yes, by default, all exercises are in the same rep range. But there's an easy way to customize that: http://drmuscleapp.com/news/custom-rep-range/. I even mentioned the deadlift by name in our demo video:
Tomislav, you also mentioned that the rest period for the deadlift was very short. You noticed 50 seconds. Right now, that's how much rest you get between your second (and last) warm-up set and your first work set. In fact, between work sets, it's only 25 seconds. The rest is only 25 seconds because by default, Dr. Muscle use the rest-pause method: http://drmuscleapp.com/news/rest-pause/. It's been shown to build just as much muscle in half the workout time.
If you'd rather not use rest-pause for deadlift, simply toggle off the "automatch reps" option in your timer menu (top-right). That way, you'll be able to rest for as long as you want between you sets of deadlift.
Does that make sense guys? I'll mark this question as "answered" for now, but I truly wanna make your experience with us a solid 10/10, so if you have any more questions, please write again here or in our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drmuscle/.
Cheers!
Carl
Option to Turn off warm-ups
For those of us with our own fast central warm ups looking to save time
Thanks for voting for this feature -- it's done!
Tap "..." next to an exercise and "use custom warm-ups" to set your warm-ups sets from 0 if you're looking to save time.
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
Now would be a great time to suggest and vote for our next feature. If you'd like to do that, please visit: https://muscle.userecho.com/communities/1-submit-your-feedback/topics#.
Really appreciate your support and advice. Thanks!
Carl Juneau, PhD
Founder of Dr. Muscle
once I save a set weights and reps do not reset
not sure if anyone else is experiencing this. The values of the weight and reps used to reset to the recommended weight and reps once you push save. Now whatever I enter stays there and its not correct. Hard to explain but its looks like a bug.
Timer issue
since warm ups were installed on the app the timer has gone somewhat crazy. I have it set at 40 sec so I can do rest pause sets but it goes on for either 50 sec or 60 sec even tho the timer still says 40 sec. It did it on both the upper and lower body workouts. The only exercise it didnt do it on was bench press.
We've fixed the timer bug that was introduced with warm-up sets. The update is already out on Android and under review by Apple (it should be out in 2-3 days).
If you want a custom timer, make sure you set it before you begin your workout for best results. In other words, do this:
- Update the app
- Open the app
- Tap the timer icon
- Toggle "automatch reps" off
- Set the time you want (e.g. 40 sec)
... and you're all set! You can begin your workout.
Thanks for your help and your patience. I'm marking this bug as fixed.
Rename Custom Workout
The ability to rename a custom workout. I created one, then realized I should change the name. But it doesn't seem like I can? I would have to delete it and then re-create it. There's no obvious option to edit a custom workout.
Hi Marc,
Yes, you can rename and edit custom workouts. Simply swipe left (on Apple) or long press (on Android). Then, you'll have the options to:
- Edit
- Rename
- Delete
We're working on an update right now to make that more clear. You'll see three small dots (...) next to each exercise and workout. Taping the dots will open the options (edit, rename, delete).
Best,
Carl
Customer support service by UserEcho
