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

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Post by surgomat »

apineda wrote: post #153

If I were to want to experiment with my own gym app idea, would I be able to license the data set?

Are you speaking about videos ? If yes, it comes from a partnership, and while it's allowed for use within this open-source project, it’s not automatically "sublicensable" let's say.

That said, if you’re interested, you can either:

Reach out directly to the partner for permission, or

Let me know more about your project idea, and I'd be happy to introduce you or ask on your behalf to see what's possible.

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

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Post by surgomat »

jahrichie wrote: post #132

Ironically I made something just like this 2 years ago, but much less sophisticated and pretty. If you want any help or to collab on future iterations please shoot me an email. https://compute.rorwashere.com/ cheers@rorwashere.com

Awesome, love seeing others exploring the same health/dev space!

FYI your link is bringing me to a Typeform (?) feel free to resend a link

For collaborating, yes i'd be up or even just bounce around ideas for future iterations.

I’ll shoot you an email soon so we can chat more

Would love to collaborate. In the meantime PRs are always welcome if you ever feel like contributing directly :D

Cheers!

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

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Post by surgomat »

flkiwi wrote: post #151
surgomat wrote: post #90

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Mh yeah i didn't expect that but it shows that the current flow assumes a bit too much knowledge up front, I"ve heard similar feedback from others. I'm already planning to make the filters optional, and add things like "beginner-friendly", "popular exercises", "calisthetics", ... Thanks for pointing it out

This is the number one complaint I have with all of these solutions (and my tone here is friendly, not irritated): they assume you're already far along your fitness journey. Watching Apple's iOS updates talk about AI coaches to "help ensure you stay in your max results zone" or whatever ... my dude, that person doesn't need an AI coach. That person is already optimizing by fractions of a performance percentage point.…

> "ensure you stay in your max results zone"

lol true

Tbh that's exactly the gap Im trying to fill with Workout.cool. After reading all the feedback here (including yours), I've realized we need to make things even simpler and more beginner-friendly.

not some hyper-optimized tracker, but yeah a simple, open, and welcoming entry point into strength training. Got it. It's faaaar from perfect yet, but it's made with that intention at heart. Trust me !

Thanks again for your feedback mate.

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

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Post by jimmcslim »

Some of the other comments have identified the priority of proper form when lifting… are there any accurate and effective computer vision solutions for checking correct lifting form and posture throughout different types of moves? Preferably open source and deployable with off the shelf consumer hardware.

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

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Post by Kovah »

minimalist wrote: post #14

It does not appear to be working for me right now, I get "error loading exercises". What are your thoughts about the wger project [0]? It is a FLOSS AGPL-licensed self-hosted fitness/workout/nutrition manager that has existed for almost a decade (I think?) It's a django app and has a companion flutter app that runs on android/ios/windows/linux/macos. It supports multiple users and could even be used to run a gym. Bod…

I just tried Wget the other month and sadly can't recommend it. The UX of the website is horrible, and their mobile app is a buggy mess (at least on iOS). No matter if I wanted to start a workout, edit weights for an exercise, or browse previous session, the app kept crashing, hanging and logging me out. I am now using LiftLog which does everything that I need. FOSS too. https://github.com/LiamMorrow/LiftLog

It's interesting that fitness and weightlifting are pretty common these days, but there are so few non-commercial applications out there that are usable and well maintained. At least that's my perception after digging through dozens of Github projects.

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Post by LostMyLogin »

duxup wrote: post #92
LostMyLogin wrote: post #50

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I'm not sure a beginner would know what order to place them in nor would they recognize the potential injury risk associated with stacking some of these exercises. Beginners should be focusing on form and simple compound lifts. Throwing them into things like heavy accessory lifts with no regard for exercise choice or format is a quick way to get hurt. Again, I want to applaud OP for doing this. The fitness industry i…

What are the odds someone is going to get hurt?

Pretty high.

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

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Post by jonwinstanley »

Rapzid wrote: post #152
RankingMember wrote: post #69

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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.

Hardly anybody would recommend 5x5 these days for anyone, much less beginners.

Why?
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