Offline access
Creating an offline version of the app that can update at intervals might be a good idea. I still continue to struggle with spotty internet connectivity because my gym is far down below ground level. I still am committed to using the app though because I like it so much. It comes at a price.... occasionally I have to check out of the gym, go outside and check back in for an exercise to update!!
Thanks for voting for this feature! Dr. Muscle now supports offline access. Now you only need to connect before and at the end of your workout (you can even connect before you leave the house and when you return)!
Here’s how:
- Open your workout
- Open each exercise and tap “Begin exercise”
- Navigate between exercises by tapping “Superset”
- Once all your exercises are loaded, you can get offline, work out, and save your sets
- Once you’ve saved all your sets, get back online and “Finish and save” each exercise
The update is already available to all users on Android and under final review by Apple (give it 2-3 days). To update, open the app store on your phone, search for Dr. Muscle, and 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#.
I'm also curious to hear what you think of our new home screen (work in progress). Tell me here: https://muscle.userecho.com/communities/1/topics/147-new-home-page.
Really appreciate your help and advice. Thanks!
Carl Juneau, PhD
Founder of Dr. Muscle
Bodyweight Work
I’d love to see an option to set the weight at a fixed number but sets, reps, and rests optimized for maximum results ie certain ab work, pull-ups, push-ups etc
Dr. Muscle now supports bodyweight exercises and workouts! Create your own exercises, or select from our default list. We've also added bodyweight workouts levels 1 and 2.
The update is already 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".
Thanks for voting for this feature. To vote for our next feature, visit: https://muscle.userecho.com/communities/1-submit-your-feedback/topics#.
I really appreciate the support from forward-thinking lifters like you guys.
Support for assisted dips / chin-ups
Would love support for exercises like assisted dips or assisted chin-ups where the weight is lowering as you gain more strength.
Thanks for voting for this feature -- it's live!
New update: Machine-assisted exercises + new programs!
Machine-assisted exercises are here! This is one of our top requested features, so I’m thrilled to bring it to you. You can now perform machine-assisted chin-ups, pull-ups, and dips with the app, and benefit from its guidance and coaching.
This update also features new programs (Push/pull/legs levels 4-7), UX/UI improvements, and more!
One last thing. We are planning a product launch around our new AI Chat features, and we need your help. If you can spare a few minutes to help us make the world a fitter place, reply to this email (or drop us one at support@drmuscleapp.com). We'll get in touch next week. Thanks!
Now would be a good time to suggest and vote for our next feature. Please visit https://muscle.userecho.com/.
We've released 46 updates in 2021 (one a week or so). For the full list, see https://dr-muscle.com/timeline/.
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Really appreciate your support and suggestions to improve the app. Thanks!
Dr. Carl Juneau, PhD
Founder of Dr. Muscle
See total weekly volume (sets) per muscle/muscle group
I would like to be able to see how much volume I'm doing on a weekly basis per muscle group, or even per muscle. So I can more easily compare and calculate volume overtime.
I'm happy to announce the official launch of our new volume dashboard! See it live at https://dashboard.dr-muscle.com/. Since beta, Ross Coundon has updated them. They load much faster, and now you can view each body part by kg or lb, choose your start and end dates, see a trendline for your sets and 1RM, and more. Big thx to Ross for his help with the dashboard. It's open source, so if you'd like to contribute, get in touch.
Pure strength gaining 1 or 2 month workouts
I would like to see a pure strength gaining 1 or 2 month workouts.
Grant
Thanks for voting for this feature -- it's in beta! From the announcement:
Having a pure strength program is our #1 most requested features, so I’m excited to bring it to you today! Obviously, a pure strength phase makes you stronger. But some coaches also believe it can help you build more muscle in the long run, as tension is a key driver of muscle growth (and tension increases when you lift heavier weights). Wanna try it out? You’ll find our new powerlifting programs under Workouts > Gym. To make it your current program, save any of its workouts. If you already have some experience benching, squatting, and deadlifting, I suggest starting at levels 2 or 3.
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
Not in the beta? Write back if you'd like to get in. Otherwise, you'll see a notification to update inside the app in 7-10 days when the public version comes out.
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
Audio notification of reps to complete.
I’m often sat on the bench or stood away from my phone when the timer runs out and forget how many reps are needed for the next set, so an audio description would be awesome as I wouldn’t have to get back to my phone to double check. Maybe it could say something simple like ‘8 reps’ just after the bell sound indicates the timer has ran out.
Thanks for voting for this feature -- it's in beta! From the announcement:
Excited to announce TWO of our top requested features. With this beta update, you’ll be able to hear yours truly say how many reps you have to do when your rest timer ends (e.g. “5 reps” instead of the usual “ding”). Toggle this on by tapping the timer icon top-right during any workout. Also, you can now customize your equipment in full for plates, dumbbells, and pulleys. This gives you full control over your increments, min, and max weights for exercises using those implements. Big thanks to all who voted for these features!
If you're in the beta:
On Android, you can already download the update. On iPhone? You'll have to wait 7-10 days for Apple to release it. To update:
– Open the store app on your phone
– Search for Dr. Muscle
– Tap update
Not in the beta? Click here to join: https://dr-muscle.com/beta-program/. Otherwise, you'll get a notification inside the app in 7-10 days when the public version comes out.
Now would be a good time to suggest and vote for our next feature. Please visit https://muscle.userecho.com/.
We've released 46 updates in 2021 (one a week or so). For the full list, see https://dr-muscle.com/timeline/.
Love Dr. Muscle? Upgrade to annual to get 4 months free. Training with a partner? Add them to your account for 50% off. Need help with your diet? Dr. Muscle now includes meal plans! Tap Get meal plan on your home page to get started.
Wanna do us a huge favor? Leave us a review on the app store. It's one of the main ways new people learn about us. It will take less than 2 minutes, and it would really help out!
Really appreciate your support and suggestions to improve the app. Thanks!
Carl Juneau, PhD
Founder of Dr. Muscle
Sync with Apple watch
Can you make this sync and work on my apple watch? Would be great not having to keep looking at my phone in the gym.
Thanks for voting for this feature—2-way Apple Health sync is in beta! For Apple Watch, we're still waiting on Microsoft to release MAUI out of beta. Please vote for that feature here if you'd still like us to work on it: https://muscle.userecho.com/en/communities/1/topics/24-smart-watch-integration-samsung-galaxy-gear-apple-watch-etc.
In the meantime, for Apple Health...
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
Not in the beta? Click here to join: https://dr-muscle.com/beta-program/. Otherwise, you'll get a notification inside the app in 7-10 days when the public version comes out.
Now would be a great time to suggest and vote for our next feature. To do that, please visit https://muscle.userecho.com/communities/1-submit-your-feedback/topics#.
We've released 46 updates in 2021 (one a week or so). For the full list, see https://dr-muscle.com/timeline/.
Love Dr. Muscle? Upgrade to annual to get 4 months free. Training with a partner? Add them to your account for 50% off. Need help with your diet? Try out new meal plans that update on autopilot. Just tap Get meal plan from your home page.
Really appreciate your support and suggestions to improve the app. Thanks!
Carl Juneau, PhD
Founder of Dr. Muscle
"Weight not available" button
Would it be possible to have a button inside of the exercise that says something like “weight not available”. When you click on it, it would give you the option of the next higher or lower weight, then calculate your number of sets/reps for progressive overload??
Thanks for voting for this feature -- it's done!
With the new increments settings at the exercise level, you should not run into that issue anymore. Tap "..." next to an exercise to customize it. If you're on Android, you can update right away. If you're on Apple, you'll need to wait 2-3 more days (it's under final review). To update:
- Open the store app on your phone
- Search "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
Enter age since this makes a difference in my recovery time
How can I enter my age since this makes a difference in my recovery time?
Thanks for voting for this feature -- it's done! When you create your account, the app will now ask for your age and give you a program with fewer workout days or even easy workouts based on your answer.
If you're already using the app and your progress is slow, I would recommend you consider:
- Getting on a split body program if you're older than 30
- Getting on a level 6 program if you're older than 50
You may recover better (or worse) than other people your age, so those guidelines may not apply to you. If you've been making good progress on your current program, I'd stick to it.
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
Quick / turbo mode (30 min workout max)
What I'm encountering now is more of a time crunch especially when the workout starts to add additional sets. I'm by no means quick so I think I'm nearing an hour before I finished my bodyweight workout (and then add in the shower and changing time). This is starting to get more limiting since I do it during the lunch hour at work or if I have a family. Would it be possible to add a "quick" 30ish min workout plan? Could be just the initial 3 sets of increasing reps and 1 cool down set before moving on. Does what I'm saying make any sense?
Cheers,
J
Thanks for voting for this feature -- it's done!
Open settings and toggle on quick mode to get 2 work sets for all exercises. That way, your workouts should last max 30 minutes.
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
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