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Re: Show HN: Workout.lol – a web app to easily create a workout routine

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Post by rmshin »

First off, this is an amazing app as others here have already mentioned–congratulations for launching!

In terms of improvement ideas (not that you're short of additional suggestions), I've recently started going to the gym again to train for a specific sport (100m/200m sprints). I need do a lot of plyo & power work and this involves more advanced/specific movements such as cleans, snatches, box jumps, etc.

Would really be amazing to expand the workouts to involve different kinds of training (e.g. strength vs power vs speed vs stability ...). Will look into the project later and see if I can contribute somehow, and happy to discuss further if you're interested :)

Re: Show HN: Workout.lol – a web app to easily create a workout routine

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Post by jimparkins »

as you have asked for feedback -

I think there is a fundamental issue with the flow. The first step should be to choose the fundamental benefit the person is looking to achieve

Upper / Back / Lower / Cardio or similar high level categories that even novices can understand. I hesitate to say push pull or as this is industry specific

   Upper - I want a bigger chest or more defined shoulders
   Back - I want a wider back or a more defined back
   Lower - I want bigger glutes, defined abs, clearer separation between butt and legs, bigger legs
   Cardio - I want better overall stamina
Next how much time I have

Next equipment that I have

Next a visual representation on the skeleton of what this looks like in terms of targeting

Next excersizes

Re: Show HN: Workout.lol – a web app to easily create a workout routine

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Post by matwood »

ghosty141 wrote: post #89
herculity275 wrote: post #59

I do feel like most beginner/intermediate lifters with gym access would be better served just picking a standard full-body workout routine (e.g. GZCLP) and sticking to it. Figuring out which muscle groups you'd like to be targeting with specialized exercises is not something you should be doing as a novice.

The issue with most of those workouts is that they often incorporate „unhealthy“ exercises like squats (with weights) or situps. I find it really hard to find one that focuses on health rather than building muscle.

Sigh...squats considered unhealthy? A new lifter should be focused on form and technique for every weighted exercise.

Muscle does not 'build' without eating. Size comes from calories plus progressive loading.

As for as health goes, every person (particularly those untrained) would be more healthy with more strength. More strength means less likely to injure oneself in everyday movements and less likely to have events like falls as they get older. And to loop back around to the top, squats are key part of this type of health.

Re: Show HN: Workout.lol – a web app to easily create a workout routine

#105

Post by criley2 »

This looks cool but I find it kind of hard to use.

My thoughts while using:

- Hmm, I want to get a full body workout, maybe spread across multiple sessions per week.

- Click on muscles? But... I'm not trying to do some advanced accessory lift. I need a whole body workout. Big compound lifts building a foundation of fitness and form for life. I guess I'll click on all the muscles...? Why am I even clicking on muscles? I'm not a professional who is targeting something. I just want to be healthy.

- Wow, it recommended 15 exercises for a single workout? That's.... insanity.

I'm guessing this is only intended to be a single-use workout tool for someone who is already doing a set routine with a bigger philosophy around it. "Oh it's an upper body pull day, I need this tool to figure out an example of 2 things I could fit into my existing routine" and not "Here's a weekly routine targeting multiple muscle groups with rest days and here's how to follow it". Perhaps the author of the tool thinks "routine" and "workout" are the same thing, but this is a workout tool, not a routine tool (a routine combines multiple workouts under a philosophy of achieving progress, and this tool just doesn't do that).

Looks nice but I don't need help customizing the fine details of my routine, I need something that actually understands routines at a higher level, and understands rest vs work across multiple work days to maximize results.

Re: Show HN: Workout.lol – a web app to easily create a workout routine

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Post by 50 »

Daneel_ wrote: post #98
herculity275 wrote: post #59

I do feel like most beginner/intermediate lifters with gym access would be better served just picking a standard full-body workout routine (e.g. GZCLP) and sticking to it. Figuring out which muscle groups you'd like to be targeting with specialized exercises is not something you should be doing as a novice.

“Just picking a standard full-body workout routine” - that’s the issue, I have no idea what the names of standard routines are or where to find them. I’d love to know several. I know none. Like many things, knowing the name or term of what you’re looking for is the gateway - without that you’re stuck floundering.

see https://stronglifts.com/, reasonable program/philosophy to abide by - i came across it on here on hn, if i recall correctly

Re: Show HN: Workout.lol – a web app to easily create a workout routine

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Post by blitzar »

Brendinooo wrote: post #93
herculity275 wrote: post #59

I do feel like most beginner/intermediate lifters with gym access would be better served just picking a standard full-body workout routine (e.g. GZCLP) and sticking to it. Figuring out which muscle groups you'd like to be targeting with specialized exercises is not something you should be doing as a novice.

Not sure exactly what you’re arguing here but I think I disagree quite a bit. I’ve been lifting for about six months, and I think this is the longest stretch I’ve been able to go without getting bored with it, because I’m at a gym this time and have access to a ton of equipment. Variety can really make a difference, and some will say it’s good for your muscles anyways to do different exercises that are targeting the…

I have found it essential to have a plan on the day. No thinking or deciding, just look at the piece of paper and it says do X 3x10 times, and you do it. Then look at the next thing to do.

Do the thinking every 4-6 weeks as you rotate the plan - but also repetition lets you track some progress (reps / weight / how hard set was).

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