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Spread Challenges Out

Jay Johnson 4 years ago updated by Carl Juneau, PhD 4 years ago 6

I have had challenges on all workouts the last 2 workouts.  Doing upper/lower. Would be nice to limit how many challenges there are in a workout. I feel like doing all those limits how well I can do in each of the later ones. Maybe the app already takes the other challenges into account??

Answer
Carl Juneau, PhD 4 years ago

Michael, you're right, but Jay also has a point. Without knowing how many challenges you'll get, it's hard to plan ahead. Jay, we've implemented you suggestion for 2 automated challenges maximum per workout. It's getting released in beta this week, and public next week. Thanks a lot for helping us improve the app. Best, Carl.

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Not a bug

Easy reps change

Joseph Williams 4 years ago updated 4 years ago 3

On easy exercises after the first work set, if you select that you could have done 5-6 more reps, the application dramatically reduces the number of requested reps for the next set while leaving the weight the same.  This may occur with other exercise types, this is just the only place I've seen it. I was able to test repeatedly today and saw the same effect multiple times.


After completing 8 reps, I indicated that I could have done 5-6 more and on the next set the application requested 2 reps.

After completing 9 reps, I indicated that I could have done 5-6 more and on the next set the application requested 3 reps.

Sorry if this isn't a bug and I just don't fully understand the science behind the number of reps requested.  I went ahead and did the 8-9 and just corrected the application for the second set.  After this, it didn't drop back down to the artificially low number.

Answer
Carl Juneau, PhD 4 years ago

Hi Joseph,

Martin is correct. (Thanks for chiming in, Martin!)

You can learn more about rest-pause sets at https://dr-muscle.com/rest-pause. If you'd rather do normal sets, you can toggle that in your global settings or for each exercise individually. For global:

Tap More (bottom bar)
Tap Settings
Scroll down to set style

For individual exercises:

Tap More (next to any exercise)
Tap Settings
Toggle on Use custom sets style

I hope that makes sense. Joseph, if you notice bugs, we'd rather you let us know at support@drmuscleapp.com (we usually fix them right away). So let's try to keep this forum and voting just for feature requests. I'm marking this one as completed.

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Exclude Cardio from strength/sets

Josh 4 years ago updated by Carl Juneau, PhD 4 years ago 2

It would be nice if cardio were excluded from the max strength and work sets calculation. I find that cardio efforts aren’t always focused on beating an old record, and are often time-restricted. 

That means if cardio (say a bike ride) is only 20 minutes instead of 40 minutes - your summary strength and work sets decrease dramatically - showing a major loss in strength. 

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Carl Juneau, PhD 4 years ago

Done!

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Coming Back from Break Option

Marc David 5 years ago updated by Carl Juneau, PhD 5 years ago 1

2 weeks off.. come back and the leg workout scheduled looks like it might kill me!

I can can pick "I'm Feeling Tired" but really all that does is just reduce the number of sets.  I want to reduce the load to a maximum of 60% and then ramp up.

I could just pick my own weight and do it but it always looks like you did a terrible workout when in fact it really isn't.

The idea...

An option to click "Coming Back from Break" and the app will take whatever it was you were going to do, reduce it so it's only a max of 60% and then you work your way back.  Making the goals for the day.. X percentage and then it shows progress vs a whole load of deloading ahead. 

I don't necessarily want to deload from the current workout onward.

What I want to do is take what you have scheduled.. reduce it .. and then move forward.

Answer
Carl Juneau, PhD 5 years ago

Marc, that's a great suggestion, and I'm happy to say we released that exact feature on June 14! You can learn more it here: https://dr-muscle.com/overtraining/

It looks like it didn't trigger for you though this time tough, so I'll be following up by email. I'm thinking maybe you trained once during that break. We'll see 1-on-1 (trying to keep this forum for feature requests).

Cheers, and all the best in 2020!

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Completed

Exercise Specific Custom Rep Range

Ross 5 years ago updated 5 years ago 2

I'd like to be able to set a custom rep range for a specific exercise only.  For example, for squats I'd rather go a bit lighter for more reps as I had part of a disc removed a few years ago and large load spinal compression isn't ideal for me now.

However, that's only for the squat (and maybe deadlift), all the rest I'd like to remain the same.

Answer
Carl Juneau, PhD 5 years ago

Hi Ross! Happy to say you can already do that. Here's how:

- Tap the pen icon next to any exercise

- Tap "More"

- Toggle on "Use custom reps"
- Set your reps
- Tap "Save"

I'm marking this suggestion as completed. Cheers!

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set the number of beep before a set starts

Mike Robidoux 5 years ago 0

Hi, 
I would love to see an option to set the beep. For exemple, 1 beep at 5 seconds would make me get back to the bar without having to look at my phone, then one at 3-2-1! I understand some ppl would say it's too many hence my suggestion to make it customizable!
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Strictly physique-development related exercise plans.

Gregory Schultz 5 years ago updated by Carl Juneau, PhD 5 years ago 3

Exercise planning to maximize physique conformation. (I know, muscle’s are made in the kitchen and at sleep. However, I’d really like to see more of them!)

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Carl Juneau, PhD 5 years ago

Hey Greg. Thanks for clarifying. I'll close this thread here and follow up with you by email re your goals. Cheers.

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Answered

Time between workouts

Stephen Bissett 5 years ago updated by Carl Juneau, PhD 5 years ago 1

I'm confused by the AI feedback when you first open the app providing guidance on whether enough time has passed since your last workout.  I am doing the upper/lower split and if I workout at 7am yesterday but 6am today the AI will say something like it isn't sure I should workout yet even though yesterday I might have done lower body and today is an upper day.  Also, I follow the program 4 days per week and don't lift Thur or Fri.  Today is Saturday and the AI told me it had been too long since my last workout.  

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Carl Juneau, PhD 5 years ago

Stephen, that's a great point. We build those message with the full-body, 3x / week program in mind. It's about time we make them work for the split program as well. Look for a fix in our new release (2-3 weeks). 

Best,

Carl

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Start Timer on 1st Set of Timed Exercise

Marc David 5 years ago updated by Carl Juneau, PhD 5 years ago 1

I LOVE the rest timer between timed sets and then a timer for the work being done.


I've noticed the very first set of say a Plank.. there's no way to start that timer.  I end up using my watch for the first set and once the first set is saved.. then the rest timer comes up followed by the workout timer.. etc until the exercise is done.


Absolutely a great addition.  How does one start the timer for the very first set of a timed exercise?

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Carl Juneau, PhD 5 years ago

Hi Marc,

Open timer menu (top-right) >
Enter your target duration in the box at the top (e.g. 60 sec) >
Start >
When timer rings, close timer menu and save your set

This should work. I'm marking this topic as completed, but feel free to email us at support@drmuscleapp.com if you have more questions.

Cheers!

Carl

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Under review

Log and edit perceived effort

Dan Kelly 5 years ago updated by Carl Juneau, PhD 5 years ago 1

User can see their history in the Workouts, including weight, reps and sets. The perceived effort is not shown, and is not editable. Perceived effort can't be changed if the user selects the wrong effort by mistake, or if an exercise is repeated later in a workout (say the first attempt failed due to fatigue or inappropriate exercise order).

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Carl Juneau, PhD 5 years ago

Thank you for your suggestion Dan. You can change your perceived effort, but I agree it could be easier. Here's how:


When you work out, the app will ask you how hard your set was after your first work set

Delete any work sets you've done after the first to get the rating question again

Enter your new (correct) rating

Save your extra work sets again

Finish your exercise


If you've already finished and saved the exercise, delete it from your logs (history page) and enter it again with the correct information. I realise that's all a bit cumbersome so I look forward to simplifying the process when this suggestion becomes top voted.

Best,

Carl