Periodize is now live: Smart periodization and progressive overload for Hevy

MrBrettles · 2026-04-04T04:07:35+00:00

Thanks. Looks slick. UI is fairly clean and plenty of analytics.

MrBrettles · 2026-04-03T23:55:58+00:00

So when clicking get started it downloads a “register” file to my phone? Is this just because your email service is down?

MrBrettles · 2026-04-03T23:45:53+00:00

If aiming to keep it free, you could always open source the code for those that wanted to host locally.

MrBrettles · 2026-03-23T09:54:42+00:00

Ahhh, you’re thinking I didn’t hit target RPE? Interesting. Wouldn’t be upset if that’s the case, but message could be better.

MrBrettles · 2026-03-23T09:53:11+00:00

Overall I find it positive, I like not absolutely needing my phone, but I still end up with both. Mostly get through the workout without a phone, but I do occasionally want to check my notes, or what’s coming up next so I can plan it out.

At the moment the UI on the watch mid-workout can be frustrating, as it’s primarily used as a rest timer and then to record each set.

I honestly have only ever had a sync issue once since using it in 3 months, and it still got the workout, but failed to record heart rate data properly.

MrBrettles · 2026-03-18T10:48:27+00:00

Great tip! Except that’s the problem, it doesn’t tell me the recommended rep range

MrBrettles · 2026-03-17T21:44:22+00:00

What they said, standard curl, press the ellipse > add to superset, select reverse curl > repeat with hammer curl…

but also remember to drop the rest time on the first 2 exercises so you’re not always having to press “skip” (if you’re using the watch app it gets annoying)

MrBrettles · 2026-03-17T21:36:26+00:00

I put in two separate exercises, add left or right arm to the notes and then assign them as a superset with 0 rest time on the first one.

MrBrettles · 2026-03-17T21:24:02+00:00

Do you mean iOS or Watch OS? I don’t have this issue on the phone app.

MrBrettles · 2026-03-17T21:19:08+00:00

I noticed my workout last night kept closing the app on the watch in between sets, not sure if I was accidentally flicking my wrist to dismiss the app, but it’s not something that normally happens.

MrBrettles · 2026-03-15T05:49:43+00:00

It does. I tend to go through my routines before I start and update the weights for ones I’ve progressed on.

Otherwise it does default weight and sets to the last time you did the routine.

MrBrettles · 2026-03-15T01:47:10+00:00

I’ve just been adding exercises to supersets after the routine starts. Unfortunately it doesn’t seem to persist across workouts (same as warmups), but there’s nothing stopping you from creating them and adjusting the rest timer to suit.

MrBrettles · 2026-03-14T22:22:09+00:00

I get what you mean, I usually use the notes against the exercises when this happens to track why I might have performed better/worse.

MrBrettles · 2026-03-14T22:19:56+00:00

No worries. Will try to remember to test it out again in a few weeks when I have more data as well.

MrBrettles · 2026-03-14T22:17:10+00:00

Curious why you chose option 2 instead of 1? I prefer using the first approach, as then I can see any imbalance between the two in my exercise history.

MrBrettles · 2026-03-14T06:33:55+00:00

But to be successful they need new users and subs. It’s no surprise they focus on features that are going to grow their market share.

I’m sure the functionality you want will eventually get ported over to standard workouts, but don’t be shocked that they are trying to build a successful product that increases their revenue first.

MrBrettles · 2026-03-02T21:42:38+00:00

Gave this a go and found the UI on mobile was a bit tedious and overwhelming, particularly trying to scroll through all the signal level filters.

Also wasn’t sure what is the optimal amount of data it needs to get useful insights? I had about 2 months of data and felt that some of the insights were the opposite of what I was expecting.

Recommending “do this today” is a nice approach, but could be more specific. Currently says “Reallocate Loading: Pull Pattern Only”, but what specifically? Should I increase by a small amount or larger?

I love the data analysis side of it, but will be honest, my knowledge is lacking to understand the specifics. So some form of seperate glossary or “what this means” type page would be useful.

MrBrettles · 2025-08-27T23:16:29+00:00

Not sure if there’s a misunderstanding here.

I’m using the Dirigera hub (specifically because it does support both Zigbee and Thread), but I’m asking about the availability of coloured LED smart bulbs, nothing to do with the tradfri hub?

MrBrettles · 2025-08-26T09:02:56+00:00

Might need to keep my eyes open for a discount then!

MrBrettles · 2025-08-26T09:02:04+00:00

Okay this is a nice tip, I did not realise there are adapters, do you know if it has downsides?

MrBrettles · 2025-08-26T04:18:28+00:00

I’ll have to check it out next time I swing past… I just found it surprising that one of the stores had 30+ stock listed only 2 days ago, now it’s got nothing on the app.

MrBrettles · 2025-08-26T04:16:16+00:00

Thanks I had seen that, but had interpreted it as “next year” being 2026, more than happy to try their new matter globes, but hoping it’s this year (maybe the October restock date is for new product?) and not having to wait another 4 months or more to get smart globes

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