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Detailed weight increments
Dear Dr. Muscle Team,
I really like the new weight increments feature you just added to your app. Unfortunately I'm a user of a PowerBlock dumbbell system, whose weight increment steps are not constant.
So, I would like to be able to manually enter the weights my system supports or - even better - just select my equipment from a list of preconfigured products.
I'm using the German version of PowerBlock U70. Please check the attached photo for the weights it supports.
Many thanks!
Sebastian
Answer
I faced a similar situation in my gym, the way I adjusted to this problem is to choose the higher next available weight and concentrate on the number of reps.
I agree, it's would be nice to be able to switch from an incremental system with a limit of weight and a pre-entered weights system. Depending on the situation, both system are needed in the app.
Ref :
https://muscle.userecho.com/communities/1/topics/132-along-the-same-lines-is-there-a-way-to-implement-a-maximum-weight-a-person-may-have-available-to
Hi Sebastian,
I've just spent 15 min trying to figure out the German Powerblock. It looks like they made some increments heavier than others. Seems odd.
So, I'm not sure we can fit it Dr. Muscle. The way the app works is:
Min weight (in this case, 2.5 kg)
Increments (in this case, variable, but let's pretend 1 kg)
You'd get 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, etc. as recommendations inside the app. Now, I undertand this might not work. So if that suggestion gets lots of votes, we'll add it inside the app.
For now, I'd recommend you set increments to 1 kg and round up.
Really the only thing I think you guys need to add is the ability to put in which weight dumbbells you have. I have a variable dumbbell set that goes from 7kg - 40kg per dumbbell in 1 - 3 kg increments and so I am having to constantly adjust the weights per exercise.
Hi
Similar to Sebastian's suggestion above, it would be great to have weight increment intervals, especially for dumbbells where the increments can change the larger the weight gets. Other apps have this as a setting individually for each piece of equipment. Screenshots below as an example:
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!
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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