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

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Post by [deleted] »

jasfi wrote: post #50
AmericanChopper wrote: post #43

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm sure a lot of yoga instructors would cringe at this comment. Yoga routines generally start out with same few basic warm up moves, they generally focus on a particular area of the body, working up to more difficult poses as the routine goes on, and end with some lighter stretching to cool off, most typically finishing with savasana (aka lying down on your back). You could probably algorithmically generate routines…

The site is missing warmups in general, and would be a good addition. Perhaps there some warmups would only be for specific exercise types. E.g. yoga warmups for yoga moves.

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

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Post by wkillerud »

You might do well to clarify that you use MuscleWiki content with permission.

The way you phrase things on the site, I was left with the impression that you were in fact stealing the content while at the same time asking for donations, which is morally questionable at best.

I had to dig around in their copyright section before I found this:

> Some content may be used free of charge without prior consent. The .gif files, text, videos which can be found on youtube.com and muscle information can be used with the MuscleWiki branding and with links back to musclewiki.com.

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

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Post by defanor »

A few issues spotted:

- It is not obvious how to get back to equipment selection: the history does not change, and it was not apparent that those step numbers are buttons.

- With JS off, there is an empty page in the beginning.

- The website does not allow to select forearms after choosing just "bodyweigh[t]" and "pull-up bar" as equipment, even though musclewiki.com shows chin-ups as an exercise for forearms.

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

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Post by capableweb »

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.

This strikes me as a general comment about workouts, not about this application specifically, correct? I see nothing to indicate this application is targeting novices in particular.

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

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Post by Vincenius »

wkillerud wrote: post #62

You might do well to clarify that you use MuscleWiki content with permission. The way you phrase things on the site, I was left with the impression that you were in fact stealing the content while at the same time asking for donations, which is morally questionable at best. I had to dig around in their copyright section before I found this: > Some content may be used free of charge without prior consent. The .gif fil…

Thanks for the feedback! I will think of a better wording.

I was even in contact with the people from MuscleWiki (super cool people) and they said it's fine for me to use their data if I keep my product free and don't generate profit

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Post by Vincenius »

defanor wrote: post #63

A few issues spotted: - It is not obvious how to get back to equipment selection: the history does not change, and it was not apparent that those step numbers are buttons. - With JS off, there is an empty page in the beginning. - The website does not allow to select forearms after choosing just "bodyweigh[t]" and "pull-up bar" as equipment, even though musclewiki.com shows chin-ups as an exercise for forearms.

Thanks for the feedback! I'll think of ways to improve that

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

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Post by hk__2 »

capableweb wrote: post #64
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.

This strikes me as a general comment about workouts, not about this application specifically, correct? I see nothing to indicate this application is targeting novices in particular.

I don’t see anything either that indicate it’s targetting people experienced with the matter; it just targets everyone.

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

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Post by buss_jan »

This is great. Chapeau. It's a little strange to select the muscle group one wants to target, what about a few primary and secondary dimensions such as explosiveness, endurance, strength, fat loss or aesthetics. Some way to more broadly describe what one is trying to accomplish.
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