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Re: Show HN: Workout.cool – Open-source fitness coaching platform

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Post by surgomat »

eitally wrote: post #3

Thanks for sharing -- I'm a personal trainer and will give this a shot. Is there any plan to allow users to create workouts to share (or does it already and I haven't discovered it yet?)?, or API integration with common platforms like Strava, Garmin Connect, Healthkit, Google Fit, Coros, etc?

Thanks to you ,really cool to have a personal trainer trying it out.

Yes, sharing workouts is on the roadmap. Users will be able to create routines, save them, and share them with others (even with public links) as the previous workout-lol project.

As for API integrations (Strava, Garmin, HealthKit, etc.) definitely something I’m open to.

Curious to know : what kind of data would you want to sync or pull in? Workouts? Step counts? Heart rate zones?

Re: Show HN: Workout.cool – Open-source fitness coaching platform

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Post by billyjmc »

surgomat wrote: post #56
tonyhart7 wrote: post #4

wow, its great tool has muscle selection is so much more help full than 80+% apps on app store right now

Does that mean that i got to do a mobile app? Do you think its worth it ?

It could potentially help with discoverability. As it stands, I’d imagine it takes a very particular sort of search query (either “open source fitness” in Google or “fitness” on GitHub) to have a chance at finding this. Unless your target audience is only the intersection of FOSS-advocates and fitness folks, you might be limiting adoption.

With that said, the website works just fine on my phone.

Re: Show HN: Workout.cool – Open-source fitness coaching platform

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Post by deadbabe »

I struggle to see the point of most fitness apps.

Fitness really is a solved problem. The fitness apps and influencers will try to convince you that you need a whole database of “creative” and new exercises to see progress, making it seem like there’s “secrets” to getting the body you want fast.

There are no secrets. The truth is, you just have to do the same dozen or so “boring” exercises that everyone already knows. But you have to do them consistently, and you have to increase their difficulty over time. And then make sure you eat right.

A lot of coaching should just be on getting the numbers right and correcting your form. But once you learn how to get that right, you can pretty much be on your own, and fitness apps become little more than a place for you to track progress, if you even care about tracking progress. Progress will happen whether you track it or not, you can just go by feel.

Re: Show HN: Workout.cool – Open-source fitness coaching platform

#104

Post by gnarlouse »

Vincenius wrote: post #58

Oh funny to see it here. I'm the original author of workout.lol. I sold the app to a guy who seemed to just abandoned it. I also texted him multiple times if he needs support, but he didn't answer anymore. It makes me really happy to see it being maintained again! Great work on the UI improvements.

This is SO COOL!!!

I’ve been working on an automated calendar scheduling api that integrates with Apple CalDAV (iCal) that lets you schedule your life around goals (it uses Google OrTools to solve a great big CP-SAT constraint model blazing fast, a year in under 5 seconds), along with meal planning around macro goals. I knew I wanted to integrate a workout/training plan system but had no idea what component I’d end up using.

Now I know! Thanks for building this project.

Re: Show HN: Workout.cool – Open-source fitness coaching platform

#105

Post by surgomat »

kylebenzle wrote: post #23

Is this not just more AI slop? Why is anyone commenting or voint it up?

Mh no in this case, just... me. I posted this before going out to grab dinner with my sister, and honestly didn't expect any of this traction. Came back to dozens of comments, stars, traffic spikes, app down... lol

Re: Show HN: Workout.cool – Open-source fitness coaching platform

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Post by atum47 »

Damn, I made an app to track gym progress back in college; I've made a deal with the gym owner so I could workout for free. I hoped one day to polish it up and release it to the public.

Mine had some good features, like the ability to share your protocol with other people

Re: Show HN: Workout.cool – Open-source fitness coaching platform

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Post by bschwarz »

deadbabe wrote: post #103

I struggle to see the point of most fitness apps. Fitness really is a solved problem. The fitness apps and influencers will try to convince you that you need a whole database of “creative” and new exercises to see progress, making it seem like there’s “secrets” to getting the body you want fast. There are no secrets. The truth is, you just have to do the same dozen or so “boring” exercises that everyone already knows…

The boring exercises too were once novel but you're right in that continued progression is the most important thing. However, you can't improve what you don't measure.

Re: Show HN: Workout.cool – Open-source fitness coaching platform

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Post by surgomat »

gnarlouse wrote: post #104
Vincenius wrote: post #58

Oh funny to see it here. I'm the original author of workout.lol. I sold the app to a guy who seemed to just abandoned it. I also texted him multiple times if he needs support, but he didn't answer anymore. It makes me really happy to see it being maintained again! Great work on the UI improvements.

This is SO COOL!!! I’ve been working on an automated calendar scheduling api that integrates with Apple CalDAV (iCal) that lets you schedule your life around goals (it uses Google OrTools to solve a great big CP-SAT constraint model blazing fast, a year in under 5 seconds), along with meal planning around macro goals. I knew I wanted to integrate a workout/training plan system but had no idea what component I’d end u…

Thanks mate.

I'd love to hear more about your setup and if Workout.cool can fit as a "component" let's say? in your system, that's exactly the kind of use case I built it for. Open, hackable, and easy to plug into more powerful workflows. GG !

Re: Show HN: Workout.cool – Open-source fitness coaching platform

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Post by mywittyname »

This is great! I've been looking for an alternative to Strong, since it has a limit on the number of workout templates that you can have in the free version (and $100+ for such a simple app feels excessive).

I added a link to my home screen to make it feel like an app and I'll give it a go for a week to see how it goes.

Re: Show HN: Workout.cool – Open-source fitness coaching platform

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Post by SoftTalker »

RankingMember wrote: post #69
LostMyLogin wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Hesitating to write this because I don't want to push back at all on OP but I'm not sure I agree that something like this is a good option for people wanting to get started in weightlifting. I'm not sure it's a good option for anyone really. I applaud OP for the effort but this is recommending some pretty awful workouts. For example if I select back and bi, it's giving me nine different exercises with complete disreg…

Agree. IMO a simple 5x5 is going to be the better option for someone just starting out. Stronglifts is one flavor with a great app that just works and tracks all the little stuff (progression, giving you a specific rest time) and, once you plateau, you can start digging in to other options.

I also wanted to say that for people starting out keep it super simple. I wouldn't even use an app. At most a notebook or spreadsheet. Do "Starting Strength" (squats, bench, deadlift. 3 sets of 5). Start with a weight you can handle with good form, even if it's just the empty bar. When you can do that add 5 pounds at the next workout. Increasing the load is important but don't let your form break down. An app is not going to help you with form, and proper form is critical to avoiding injury, especially if you are at all older.
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