that's a really cool project! thanks for sharing!
Thank you! Really appreciate.
Readit Newssurgomat commented on Show HN: Workout.cool – Open-source fitness coaching platform github.com/Snouzy/workout... · Posted by u/surgomat
surgomat commented on Show HN: Workout.cool – Open-source fitness coaching platform github.com/Snouzy/workout... · Posted by u/surgomat
Hi, congrats for workout.cool I really like that it lets you build workout plans and track progress, super useful for my projects.
It would be great if it also had a way to sync with wearables or import data from fitness trackers in the future. Keep it up!
Thanks
Hey thanks a lot.
If you have specific trackers or APIs in mind, feel free to share would love to hear more about your use case. Strava/Garmin/Apple? What do you want to see in workout.cool : hearthbeat, steps, .. ?
surgomat commented on Show HN: Workout.cool – Open-source fitness coaching platform github.com/Snouzy/workout... · Posted by u/surgomat
Love seeing open-source takes on things like this. Curious how you’re handling progress tracking over time are you storing data locally or syncing with a backend?
Thanks mate!
Right now, it's a mix of both let's say.
first, local storage during the session (useful for example in gyms, garages, or basements with poor or no connectivity)
second, syncs with the backend once the session ends and if failed, periodically.
For the tracking, the idea is to eventually generate progress graphs, track "volume" over time, and visualize trends for each exercise or muscle group.
More to come on that front :D
surgomat commented on Show HN: Workout.cool – Open-source fitness coaching platform github.com/Snouzy/workout... · Posted by u/surgomat
Would be cool to see some sort of difficulty/strength setting as I'm definitely not able to do handstand push ups to train my shoulders. ;)
Yes. Planning to add difficulty levels and progression-friendly alternatives (e.g. pike push-ups, dumbbell presses, etc.) so you can train the same muscle group at your current level with the same button as you can see "Shuffle".
I can imagine some "Decrease difficulty" button. (or inverse).
Appreciate the feedback
surgomat commented on Show HN: Workout.cool – Open-source fitness coaching platform github.com/Snouzy/workout... · Posted by u/surgomat
I'm sorry but what?
You have been lifting weights somewhat regularly for 25 years, majority 3x8-12, and the switch to 5x5 increased your dumb bell bench press from ~20kg to ~35kg?
There is just no way. That is extremely light weight. Like, most beginners who follow any sort of progressive overloading system will be at that level in 4 weeks starting from essentially 0
Just jumping in here to feed my ego :D
after 15 years of lifting, I'm currently pushing 4x10 with 50kg dumbbells on the bench. So yeah, 35kg after 25 years seems odd unless those 25 years weren't exactly "serious" or "consistent" let's say.
No judgment, but yeah
surgomat commented on Show HN: Workout.cool – Open-source fitness coaching platform github.com/Snouzy/workout... · Posted by u/surgomat
This is rad -- I loved workout lol and was sad all the videos stopped working. Thank you!
I felt the same way when workout.lol went quiet! really pushed to rebuild something that would last without video licensing issues this time.
So welcome back glad to have you with us again :) !
surgomat commented on Show HN: Workout.cool – Open-source fitness coaching platform github.com/Snouzy/workout... · Posted by u/surgomat
surgomat commented on Show HN: Workout.cool – Open-source fitness coaching platform github.com/Snouzy/workout... · Posted by u/surgomat
The login seems broken. I always get "Invalid credentials or account does not exist", even after password reset.
Thanks for flagging that and sorry you're running into login issue mate.
That error can sometimes appear even after a password reset due to a session mismatch (I'm working on improving that flow this afternoon).
In the meantime, you can try logging in with Google? it should work smoothly and skip the password altogether...
surgomat commented on Show HN: Workout.cool – Open-source fitness coaching platform github.com/Snouzy/workout... · Posted by u/surgomat
Liftosaur is an interesting project in this space that I use for tracking my weight lifting. The lifting routine is programmable and shareable. They have a database of exercises that are based around linking to YouTube videos.
Thanks for sharing. I actually didn't know about Liftosaur before, but I just checked it out and I love their UI! Super clean and well thought out.
Definitely going to keep it in mind.
Thanks for the discovery
surgomat commented on Show HN: Workout.cool – Open-source fitness coaching platform github.com/Snouzy/workout... · Posted by u/surgomat
Interesting timing, Stronger By Science have just made their programme bundle free for every body: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/program-bundle/
Maybe making use of these could solve the exercise selection and programming issues in the app?
Awesome move from Stronger By Science
That said, they're mostly full training programs i guess, while what Workout.cool or the old Workout.lol project needs is more at the "individual exercise level" let's say. Videos, metadata, structure, etc.
If they ever open-source a library of exercise videos with clear licensing, that could definitely help yep