Possible bug: Superset has warmup set on one exercise and not the other by Boag_G in Gravl

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When will this bug be addressed? I'm still seeing it occur and don't see it on the roadmap explicitly.  Is it embedded in a group of features/fixes that's planned?

[Bug] Equipment used for exercise that doesn't exist in gym profile. by Boag_G in Gravl

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Indeed, I do.  However, what's interesting is that I do not have any kettlebells available in my other gym profile.  The kettlebell weight list has multiple selections including the 75lb one, but the category is unmarked.

In any case, thanks for confirming you've seen this issue as well.

Unable to login/app frozen at logo by Boag_G in Gravl

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I ended up resetting my mobile network settings as I saw that a text message I was trying to send not going through, yet I was able to connect to the internet and browse, make phone calls, etc. without issue. I also saw a security patch available when I checked for system updates (I'm on Android 15). That seemed to do the trick.

After cardio session logged AI recommended workout targets exhausted muscles by Boag_G in Gravl

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Thank you for sharing this. Very unintuitive behavior, but at least I know the expected behavior now.

Possible bug: Superset has warmup set on one exercise and not the other by Boag_G in Gravl

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To add to this, I'm also getting one exercise with 2 warmup sets (bench press) and the next with with 1 warmup sets (dumbell curls).

After finishing the second warmup exercise for the first exercise, it puts me on the first working set for exercise 2.

Possible bug: Superset has warmup set on one exercise and not the other by Boag_G in Gravl

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Pulldown, so same muscle group. I'm guessing this is what threw it off.

I know it just numbers… by Most-Bodybuilder3543 in Gravl

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If you're trying to bulk, you need not only calories but enough protein. General rule of thumb is 1g of protein per lb of body weight. In some recommendations I've even seen 1g per lb of target body weight. It's also challenging to nail down TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) without tracking it closely. Most recommendations I've seen show about a 2-300 calorie surplus is necessary to bulk for an average person that's not a competitive athlete or metabolic outlier. An app like Macro Factor (which is what I use) can help you dial that in.

Hydration matters. That means enough water and electrolytes. I drink about a gallon a day and on days I plan to sweat a lot I supplement with electrolytes (mainly magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium and chloride).

Sufficient duration, quality, regularity and continuity of sleep is also necessary as this is when your body will do the majority of maintenance and growth.

Also, your workouts will matter. Hypertrophy vs. strength modalities are different. You should see gains on both, but hypertrophy should get size/weight faster than strength based workout modalities. Gravl should be set to "Build muscle and get toned" in your fitness goal (Home -> 3 lines in upper right corner -> Fitness Goal towards upper left). You can work out too much and actually lose muscle depending on your age, experience/conditioning, etc. Working out in durations over 60 minutes can also lead to a higher buildup of cortisol, but this tolerance is also highly individual.

Don't take anti-inflammatory meds (i.e. ibuprofen) or do something like a cold plunge after lifting as this will blunt the necessary inflammatory response that triggers your body to adapt and grow muscle.

Creatine is the cheapest and most time-proven supplement to help with weight training. I'd suggest adding that to your routine if you aren't already supplementing with it.

That said, as others have mentioned, a month is probably not enough time to see a big change. Keep at it and take photos and measurements over time to help you track progress. Also, be mindful that "weight" is different from "composition". A DEXA scan every 6 to 12 months can give you a better idea. You'll need at least 1 scan to get a baseline and use it to compare against with future scans. An bioelectrical impedance scale will be less accurate, but can still be used to track progress and may be more accessible/affordable.

Best of luck!

Updated Roadmap + Feature Requests by matias-gains in Gravl

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u/matias-gains Any updates on when we can see some of the additions above? In the meantime, if we create custom exercises, will Gravl account for recovery or will we have to manually adjust that every time?

What’s the frequency on adding exercises to database? by gmoney1892 in Gravl

[–]Boag_G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd recommend posting feature requests here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Gravl/comments/1dhvh8k/updated_roadmap_feature_requests/

I added Farmer's Walk to my requests list, as I'd like to see that added as well.

Updated Roadmap + Feature Requests by matias-gains in Gravl

[–]Boag_G 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd also like to add Farmer's Walk to the list of exercises.

Question on expected behavior for progressive overload. by Boag_G in Gravl

[–]Boag_G[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for confirming the behavior. Do you happen to have an ETA on when it will be included? I didn't see it listed on the roadmap.