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Re: Show HN: I made a community sourced fitness routine database

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Would _love_ to see a community sourced database of "explain it like I'm 5" translations.

Example: What does "Bent Over Lateral Raise" mean? Show me? Lateral ... to what?

I'm sure I can figure that out, but, for the newbies of the world it's another hurdle to keep them from actually starting/moving.

Re: Show HN: I made a community sourced fitness routine database

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At least when I've joined a gym, a person there would assess your fitness, ask what your goals are, and based on that you would get an exercise routine.

Following a random exercise routine can result in injury.

You should at the very least talk to a lawyer and put a disclaimer in that page.

Re: Show HN: I made a community sourced fitness routine database

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post #4

Would _love_ to see a community sourced database of "explain it like I'm 5" translations. Example: What does "Bent Over Lateral Raise" mean? Show me? Lateral ... to what? I'm sure I can figure that out, but, for the newbies of the world it's another hurdle to keep them from actually starting/moving.

Pre made routines would be awesome

Re: Show HN: I made a community sourced fitness routine database

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post #4

Would _love_ to see a community sourced database of "explain it like I'm 5" translations. Example: What does "Bent Over Lateral Raise" mean? Show me? Lateral ... to what? I'm sure I can figure that out, but, for the newbies of the world it's another hurdle to keep them from actually starting/moving.

Great idea, thanks for the feedback!

Re: Show HN: I made a community sourced fitness routine database

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I like it! It looks similar to strong lifts app. Will you have your own app that goes alongside this?

I think the first step would be to export routines as a spreadsheet. Eventually an app would be awesome though. Do you have any suggestions?

Re: Show HN: I made a community sourced fitness routine database

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At least when I've joined a gym, a person there would assess your fitness, ask what your goals are, and based on that you would get an exercise routine. Following a random exercise routine can result in injury. You should at the very least talk to a lawyer and put a disclaimer in that page.

Good point, thanks for the feedback
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