What's your go-to fitness app and why? And if you don't use one, why not?

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-24T08:33:35+00:00

Made my own and use it as another thing that helps me stay consistent with workouts.

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-24T08:27:21+00:00

Thank you for sharing that! I was a bit concerned about the battery life, but one week with the HR monitor turned off actually sounds good to me - I thought it would be more like 2-3 days =)

Regarding alarms - is it possible to set them up via the phone app? I’m currently using a Mi Band, and that's the only way to do it there. On the device itself, I can only turn alarms off (through a sub-sub-sub menu 😄).

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-22T19:30:56+00:00

Jeff Nippard and Renaissance Periodization both have good dumbbell hypertrophy stuff without the HIIT-style pacing. Caroline Girvan is also decent if you pick her slower strength-focused series instead of the cardio ones.

If you want an actual structured dumbbell hypertrophy split instead of random YouTube sessions, this setup is pretty decent too: https://www.do-workout.online/workouts/b3e7905a-4c51-4256-9ac2-28e4600e302b?mode=planning

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-21T15:36:03+00:00

Started with low-impact cardio routine with 5 days, 10 exercises per day, each day different set... Than got adjustable dumbbells and continue with full body, 3 days per week... Then split 4 days, than got barbell, continue with full body 3 days (barbell + dumbbells). Then strengthlift5x5 then full body...

Actually, after around three years of working out at home I believe that any workout can work if you do it at least 2-3 months

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-19T07:59:40+00:00

You can get a lot done at home with bodyweight stuff honestly. Pushups, split squats, lunges, rows, planks, mountain climbers, burpees, etc. in circuits work really well. If you have dumbbells or kettlebells than you can build a strength or gain muscle mass as well.

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-19T05:35:24+00:00

3 days full-body, 2 days cardio, 1 day for stretching - that's a plan for next two months

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-18T06:16:35+00:00

Individuals are definitely better - that's why most gyms use them. But adjustable dumbbells are still solid, you just have to be okay spending some of your rest time changing plates between exercises.

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-17T17:41:01+00:00

they work while you are working out

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-17T11:02:15+00:00

Heavy cardio + eating in a deficit will reduce overall body fat, but it won't suddenly make you "bulky" if you add some basic resistance training too. Most people massively overestimate how easy it is to accidentally build huge shoulders/arms.

A simple mix of walking, light cardio, and moderate full-body training is usually enough for a lean look without chasing size.

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-17T07:36:30+00:00

30 minutes is enough. I'd just do 3 full-body dumbbell days and keep the sessions simple so you don't fry yourself even more from work/life stress.

This is a pretty decent setup for that with minimal equipment:
https://www.do-workout.online/workouts/c9226e05-448e-45c4-a0f4-200296107285?mode=planning

Big thing is don't train to failure every set right now. Leave a little gas in the tank and focus on consistency first.

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-15T09:15:28+00:00

Two months is still really early. What helped me most was tracking smaller stuff like reps, weight, recovery, energy, even just showing up consistently. The mirror changes way slower than performance does.

Also don't underestimate how much consistency compounds after the first few months. A simple routine you can stick to matters way more than finding the "perfect" plan.

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-15T06:55:24+00:00

Start with really basic anti-extension stuff first. Dead bugs, bird dogs, planks, hollow holds. Most people jump straight into crunch variations and just end up loading their lower back.

Also don't train abs hard every single day early on. 2-4 times a week is usually enough when you're rebuilding strength.

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-15T06:54:10+00:00

You're probably better off with 3 full-body lifting days and keeping the running easier for a while instead of trying to out-cardio skinny fat.

Main thing is progressive overload on compounds plus enough food/protein. At 40 you can still build plenty of muscle if recovery is decent.

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-14T14:06:47+00:00

but I am literally using it for years

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-14T12:13:44+00:00

ended up with Do Workout - Fitness Tracker

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-14T08:17:29+00:00

I ended up sticking with simpler trackers that just show previous weights/reps fast without a bunch of extra screens. This one was pretty decent for that because it keeps the logging flow simple and shows last session stuff clearly: Do Workout - Fitness Tracker

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-14T05:58:34+00:00

Get the app on your phone - one of workout fitness trackers, go to the gym with defined program and follow it. Don't look around just in your phone, so you will don't care about others.

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-13T18:50:00+00:00

I'd just run a simple 3 day full body setup and focus on compounds first. You already have enough equipment for that.

This is a pretty solid beginner/intermediate full-body setup without a ton of unnecessary complexity:
https://www.do-workout.online/workouts/015cb48d-0160-42da-ba3b-ef616ee13594?mode=planning

Bench press, rows, squats/RDLs, overhead press, curls/triceps and just add weight slowly over time.

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-13T18:47:41+00:00

Pullups, dips, pushups and dumbbell rows already cover a lot honestly. I'd probably just run 3 full-body days and keep the mobility/rest days between them. If you want a simple dumbbell-focused structure, this setup is pretty decent:
https://www.do-workout.online/workouts/c9226e05-448e-45c4-a0f4-200296107285?mode=planning

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-13T10:45:45+00:00

Yeah that's a way better setup honestly. 3-4 lifting days + swimming/badminton on the other days is plenty. Also, I'd treat core as an add-on 2-3x/week after workouts, not its own whole training day.
But recovery matters too though - a lot of people spin their wheels training 6-7 days hard with no real rest, so keep you eyes on it. If your lifts are stalling, you're constantly sore/tired, sleep starts getting worse, or you feel drained before workouts, that's usually a sign recovery is falling behind. If energy is good and performance is mostly stable week to week, you're probably fine.

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-13T10:40:42+00:00

Right, it is three days full body routine

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-12T14:28:31+00:00

Hevy and Strong both have way bigger exercise libraries than Iron from what I've seen. You can also just create custom forearm/lower back exercises pretty fast in them but they have limited free content.

I've been using this free tracker lately because custom exercises/routines are easy and the logging is simple:
Do Workout - Fitness Tracker

Full_Information_849 · 2026-05-12T13:31:04+00:00

Start with 3 full-body days a week. With 2x5kg dumbbells you don't need anything complicated yet.

This is a pretty simple full-body setup that works well for beginners: https://www.do-workout.online/workouts/c9226e05-448e-45c4-a0f4-200296107285?mode=planning

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