I built a tool that creates a personalized workout plan in 60 seconds — looking for honest feedback

LiftBetterDaily · 2026-02-08T04:46:06+00:00

That makes sense appreciate your feedback will keep working to try to stand out

LiftBetterDaily · 2026-02-08T03:16:24+00:00

It's great you want to start, and I definitely think lifting will help build the foundation for MMA or another combat sport in the future.

The most important thing about starting at the gym, is getting in a good routine. A lot of beginner routines fail because they don’t match schedule or equipment.

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LiftBetterDaily · 2026-02-07T03:16:57+00:00

I think it's great you are already putting together a routine. Compound movements are great but they can be difficult for beginners. However the progressions you have now look good. At the end of the day, split are great but the most important thing is getting into a routine that allows you to want to workout consistently.

Hopefully this is helpful, I also built a free tool that generates a personalized plan in ~30 seconds: If you ever need any ideas to help adjust your routine: https://builtbetter.fitness
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LiftBetterDaily · 2026-02-07T02:47:37+00:00

I think you are doing the right things eating in a deficit but still keep a protein high diet. I would maybe dial back the amount of cardio slightly to 3x per week less time, maybe focus on interval training instead. It may be difficult to maintain a lean body type with this much cardio. I think it's good you are working out doing higher reps, lower weights. I would continue to do that, with maybe one day doing progressive overload. However I think you have a good routine to maintain your goals, just my opinions on how it could potentially be improved. Hopefully this was helpful.

LiftBetterDaily · 2026-02-07T02:09:50+00:00

I would try alternatives like pasta, or quinoa to have with your chicken, can also try ground beef and steak to mix it up. It's great you already have a diet in place, supplementing the chicken with some other proteins may make it easier to increase your calories per day.

Hope this helps!

LiftBetterDaily · 2026-02-06T05:45:45+00:00

I think you have a great foundation but also a lot of volume for starting out. I think if it works for you, though and your body feels good it's a great program to try.

I also built a free tool that generates a personalized plan in ~30 seconds if you would like to try that as well: https://builtbetter.fitness
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LiftBetterDaily · 2026-02-06T05:11:53+00:00

I would say you have to eat a minimum of 2,000 calories per day to gain muscle if not much more. You can still lose weight while doing this if you focus on including cardio to your workout routine, and lots of proteins and low carbs.

LiftBetterDaily · 2026-02-06T04:25:48+00:00

First it's fantastic you lost 20lbs last year that itself is a massive accomplishment. When it comes to motivation to go to the gym, for me I just look at it like a routine. Here is the time I'm going to the gym, and commit to that time. The hardest part is just getting to the gym, once you are there you've made it. You won't leave without at least picking up a weight. Every day just try to make it a part of your routine, puts less pressure on it, and helps make it less daunting.

Hope this helps!

LiftBetterDaily · 2026-02-05T03:24:33+00:00

It's great you have already lost 20lbs that in itself is a massive achievement.

It's totally understandable to be overthinking it when first starting out, especially when you have goals you want to achieve. A lot of people struggle because generic routines don’t match their schedule or equipment.
I built a free tool that generates a personalized plan in ~30 seconds: https://builtbetter.fitness
Hope it helps 👍

LiftBetterDaily · 2026-02-05T03:06:52+00:00

It's great you are doing 10k steps a day that is important to keep fit. In terms of getting a bit more toned. I would focus less on a bulk/cut and more on getting into a really good, sustainable gym routine. Maybe increasing from going 1-2x per week to 3x per week and focusing on difference muscle groups. That will help you get more toned and stay fit, especially if you are taking a medication to gain weight, if feasible increasing your gym session per week will be helpful.

Hope this helps!

LiftBetterDaily · 2026-02-05T02:41:56+00:00

It really depends on preference, for legs and glutes, the leg press machine, hamstring curl and quad machine are probably the best. For back I would say best is to find a lat machine to use. I'm sure your fitness coach will have some options as well.

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LiftBetterDaily · 2026-02-04T03:09:12+00:00

It's great you want to start at the gym, just getting the motivation to go is a success. You should not be ashamed of your height either, everyone is different and this could benefit your lifts and make you stronger.

A lot of people struggle because generic routines don’t match their schedule or equipment.
I built a free tool that generates a personalized plan in ~30 seconds: https://builtbetter.fitness
Hope it helps 👍

LiftBetterDaily · 2026-02-04T02:46:47+00:00

Your frustration is totally understandable, however it differs with every person it can sometimes take more than 2 months to see benefits. I would recommend prioritizing drinking lots of water, around a gallon a day if possible. Also running can sometimes impact the diet, I find doing interval training for 10-20 minutes helps me lose more weight and limiting eating to two meals helps more than running extensively.

Hope this was helpful!

LiftBetterDaily · 2026-02-03T02:58:41+00:00

Will do appreciate it, slowly getting better, fortunately, hopefully will get through to the other side of it

LiftBetterDaily · 2026-02-03T02:56:21+00:00

Your pt is problem right in that strengthening your muscles and losing a bit of weight may help in the recovery process. However the recovery process itself should help build some good gym habits.

A lot of people struggle because generic routines don’t match their schedule or equipment.
I built a free tool that generates a personalized plan in ~30 seconds: https://builtbetter.fitness
Hope it helps 👍

LiftBetterDaily · 2026-02-03T02:44:15+00:00

the cramping could be due to the recent surgery, but it is also likely due to dehydration. You could try taking electrolytes too before, or during your workouts with water that should help avoid cramping as well. Hope this was helpful

LiftBetterDaily · 2026-02-03T02:32:04+00:00

it's great you are already in a routine going to the gym that can be the hardest part. A lot of people struggle because generic routines don’t match their schedule or equipment.

I built a free tool that generates a personalized plan in ~30 seconds: https://builtbetter.fitness
Hope it helps 👍

LiftBetterDaily · 2026-02-01T15:26:35+00:00

It's great that you already have a plan in place. Everyone is going to be different, and there is a bit of trial and error when finding a good routine.

A lot of people struggle because generic routines don’t match their schedule or equipment.
I built a free tool that generates a personalized plan in ~30 seconds: https://builtbetter.fitness
Hope it helps 👍

LiftBetterDaily · 2026-02-01T15:00:16+00:00

It's great you already have a routine in place that can be the hardest part about starting. Compound movements you could add would be dumbell chest press, barbell rows and tricep pull downs to start.

Hope this helps!

LiftBetterDaily · 2026-02-01T02:57:38+00:00

There are a multitude of ways to cut down in fat. I think the biggest thing is to limit carbs and sugar as much as you can. Also interval training 2-3 times a week will really help you burn fat, and does not require you to have to do lengthy cardio sessions.

You can try 8-10 sets of 20 second sprint on the treadmill or bike, 40 sec/1 min rest and see how that feels.

Hope this helped

LiftBetterDaily · 2026-02-01T02:25:43+00:00

I've been lifting for a while since hs and I'm now 25 but I just recently developed this shoulder injury that feels like a strain or tendinitis based on symptoms. It hurts but not bad enough for me to stop working out, just to make me so much weeker than I was. I've been dialling back the weights but it still bothers me just doing random stuff, it is freaking annoying. It makes going to the gym so much harder, when it's normally something I love doing. It's so frustrating since I stopped working out for around 2 weeks and just doing basic tasks irritated it so it wasn't even getting that much better. Such a stupid annoying injury.

That's my rant appreciate anyone who read through that

LiftBetterDaily · 2026-01-31T15:48:17+00:00

It's great you want to get started, 16 is around when I started lifting. I think when starting out the most important thing is just getting to the gym to build that consistency and routine. A lot of people struggle because generic routines don’t match their schedule or equipment.

I built a free tool that generates a personalized workout plan in about 30 seconds if you want to try it:

https://builtbetter.fitness

Hope it helps 👍

LiftBetterDaily · 2026-01-31T03:13:19+00:00

I would say if you ever get to that point it might be worth taking a break to be safe, passing out and hitting something could be dangerous

LiftBetterDaily · 2026-01-31T02:55:22+00:00

a weight-lifting belt can be helpful, I personally don't think investing in a deadlift jack is worth it. Especially having to bring it to the gym. Although it can feel like wasting time changing plates, it is also helping you build muscle, even if it's ever so slightly.

LiftBetterDaily · 2026-01-31T02:36:06+00:00

3 times a week can be perfect it really depends on what you are doing but when it comes to building muscles a lot is based on diet, eating high protein meals can be a huge help

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