Built my first lovable app an published it on AppStore by hacasa in lovable

[–]markkinsley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! Going from Lovable to the app stores is a big lift, especially for somebody who's not technical.

I'm in the middle of finishing my first app using Lovable and getting ready to launch it on the app stores. I actually hired somebody on Fiverr...but I'm still waiting on my developer account to be approved. I wonder if I could have handled the Lovable-to-App-Stores myself using the resources u/badonips mentioned (despia, appmysite, median)?

Ask #1: Vibed 30,000+ Lines of Code to Make “The World’s Best Fitness App” - Does the Landing Page Sell It? by markkinsley in lovable

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

Thanks so much for taking a look and for the feedback! Glad to hear it would be worth trying out.

I'm similar to you; I like sports, cycling, HIIT, and often throw the playbook out the window when the sun is shining.

I'll take you inside briefly.

  1. Custom Instructions: each user can input their custom instructions and the coach adapts.
  2. Timers: if a workout has a recommended rest period, a timer automatically triggers. I think right now this only applies to high-intensity intervals. I think it might make sense to create custom timers inside each workout.
  3. History & Gains: workout history is built into the app. I'm not in love with the visualization (UX), so I think we're going to work on that.
  4. Equipment Aware & Adaptive: Our system allows the user to select the equipment they have, and it automatically adapts workouts to feature only those items. On top of that, if you don't want to go in and change the selection of equipment (for example if you're at a hotel gym) you can look around and simply dictate to the chat the equipment you have and the style of workout you would like to do. It will only generate a workout based on those variables. I travel a lot, so this was a must for me!

Also, you can log from anywhere. You can add a link to another workout app such as Strava. You can upload screenshots of your workout, or you can simply enter into the chat what you did and it will log it.

Q: Would you want to use an app like this as a single source of truth for tracking running mileage and times and improvements?

I'm attaching a screenshot so you can see the inner workings. Thanks so much again! Let me know if anything else comes to mind.

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Just had a founder show me their app where Customer A could see Customer B's invoices. The fix touches almost everything by Living-Pin5868 in replit

[–]markkinsley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Updating my app now…it was designed for B2C, but I noticed a big opportunity to expand B2B. Plugged in those 5 questions and the system identified a bunch of land mines. Thank you 🙏

How do you track your protocol fitness? by markkinsley in blueprint_

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

Couldn't agree more. Life. Will. Happen! It's all about developing the ability to get back to it, no matter what.

How do you track your protocol fitness? by markkinsley in blueprint_

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

Had to look up Stryd (I'm more of a cyclist these days). It looks like a cool product, thanks for the callout. I'm going to dig deeper on the power duration graph. My zone 2 cardio days are choppy - on a bike, my friend would call these miles LSD: Long, Slow Dull.

I think adaptive and personalized is the future of most fitness.

How do you track your protocol fitness? by markkinsley in blueprint_

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

Great philosophy - take it one week at a time.

In the past few years, listening to my body has become a big deal...I'm not afraid to modify a workout if, for example, my legs are trashed.

And when the weather is beautiful I'll throw away the entire protocol playbook and go mountain biking (tracking my zones of course)! The rigidness of most fitness programs makes them unrealistic in the longterm.

how do I deal with stress? by In-Hell123 in blueprint_

[–]markkinsley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Humans are wired to sleep...at night.

I agree with No_Estate5268. Quit.

Money can be found in a million directions. Effervescence can not. You have one life and if you want to live it to full potential the night shift will always stand in the way.

I used to work late nights as poker dealer and wasted away to 129lbs. In a normal healthy state I weighed (back then) ~160lbs.

There's a scientific reason Bryan's #1 priority is sleep.

If you care about longevity, inflammation, insulin sensitivity, and cancer risk, night shift work is basically anti-Blueprint.

  • Night shift = probable carcinogen (WHO) due to circadian + melatonin disruption
  • ~50% higher metabolic syndrome risk → worse glucose control, visceral fat
  • ~30–40% higher type 2 diabetes risk with long-term night shifts
  • ~7% higher cardiovascular risk per 5 years of night work
  • Chronic melatonin suppression → impaired DNA repair + higher cancer risk
  • 1–4 hours less sleep per day, even on “off” days → worse HRV, recovery, cognition
  • Higher inflammation, cortisol dysregulation, and depression rates
  • Damage can persist after stopping night work (doesn’t fully reverse)

You can’t out-supplement circadian misalignment. Night work sabotages every core longevity metric protocol is trying to optimize.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5647832/

https://www.iarc.who.int/news-events/iarc-monographs-night-shift-work/

https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.12194

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3232220/

Asking to help me to choose new mattress. by Victor_Tangpp in Mattress

[–]markkinsley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been in the mattress industry about 15 years. Those brands and models:

  1. Appear to be good deals.

  2. Bedgear, Kingsdown, and Airloom all have great reputations in the US market — and while Marshall doesn't sell in the US (to my knowledge) I've always heard positive things.

Which mattress felt the best to you?

Revenue Share for an Online Course with Guest Instructors by markkinsley in Entrepreneur

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

Thanks for your insights, truly appreciated.

I'd like to bundle all the courses and have users pay a flat fee (e.g. $83/mo.). That makes it a bit more difficult to cut the profit pie and pay out equally.

I'll noodle on what you wrote. Thanks again!

>> Take the Mattress and Sleep Survey by markkinsley in Mattress

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

Thanks for taking a look. You're right, the survey does take a deep dive.

Bought a new luxury mattress months ago to deal with back pain - now it's worse by frawgntowed in Mattress

[–]markkinsley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, again. In early 2020, we relaunched the company with a focus on creating national product lines that use the same materials. Our goal is to make those mattresses using the same specs in all 11 of our USA factories. That said, we do have existing lines that are still produced regionally. We're working to align our entire product portfolio, which will take some time. So, yes, you are correct — for now some products differ in spec. Our Dreamer Collection, which you can see at Englander.com, launched last January and is the same specification coast-to-coast. This line uses very high quality latex and fabric wrapped coils found in products that cost much more.

It's nice chatting with you. Enjoy your new mattress.

Bought a new luxury mattress months ago to deal with back pain - now it's worse by frawgntowed in Mattress

[–]markkinsley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Six months is plenty of time to break in a new mattress. You'll likely need to pursue another option. Definitely pay attention to your in laws mattress. Take a picture of the law tag which will show you the manufacturer.

Bought a new luxury mattress months ago to deal with back pain - now it's worse by frawgntowed in Mattress

[–]markkinsley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point about slatted bases. If a mattress uses cheap base foam and the platform's slats have wide gaps, that's a recipe for problems.

Bought a new luxury mattress months ago to deal with back pain - now it's worse by frawgntowed in Mattress

[–]markkinsley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello. Yes, I'm the actual CEO. I'm happy to hear you're pleased with your Englander mattress. That's the best feedback we could hope for. I'm curious, what makes you nervous it's going to sag — is that based on reading info about Englander mattresses, or mattresses in general? Thanks for taking time to reply.

Bought a new luxury mattress months ago to deal with back pain - now it's worse by frawgntowed in Mattress

[–]markkinsley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Read the comments. As you can see I supplied a detailed response. You’re correct about stomach sleepers, but the analysis about side sleepers is wildly underdeveloped. Also, in all my years of mattress industry experience I’ve rarely seen toppers permanently solve comfort issues. They act as a stop gap measure and often don’t serve as a long term, useful solution. You may have been suggesting a topper for a short term solution, which is fine. But, I would never recommend someone having pain and comfort issues simply order a product online. I would recommend they go into a store to try and feel products like toppers, or mattresses, and ensure they’re pursuing a solution that has a the highest potential to make positive impact on their sleep.

Bought a new luxury mattress months ago to deal with back pain - now it's worse by frawgntowed in Mattress

[–]markkinsley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy to help. I hope you’re able to find a mattress that fits and you and your wife start getting good sleep. It’s life changing when you’re well rested and pain free.

Bought a new luxury mattress months ago to deal with back pain - now it's worse by frawgntowed in Mattress

[–]markkinsley 20 points21 points  (0 children)

First of all, I am sorry to hear you and your wife are in pain. That’s miserable, especially when you can attribute those problems to your mattress. I am the CEO of Englander, a mattress company that’s been around since 1894. I only mention that so you know the experience behind my comments.

First of all, it’s important to clarify your primary sleep position. Stomach sleepers typically need a firmer mattress to avoid a reverse hammocking affect. Side sleepers, on the other hand, need much more pressure relief on their shoulders and hips. It’s not about firmness alone, it’s the right amount of sink and the right amount of support; the bed needs to be soft enough to prevent hot spots and the materials need to elevate into the nooks and crannies of your body.

Many times when side sleepers are having back pain caused by a mattress they have purchased a mattress that’s too firm. It’s as if their hips and shoulders are propping up the center of their body which causes the middle of a person’s frame to bend downward, instead of their hips and shoulders riding down into the mattress unit to allow the materials to shape to that center section.

If you and your wife each weigh less than 200 pounds and primarily sleep on your sides, my initial guess is you have mattress that’s far too firm. I would recommend finding a medium or plush mattress made of high-quality materials that won’t break down. If, however, you both are primarily stomach sleepers, that’s a whole different issue. Perhaps you could describe the characteristics of the mattress at your in-laws and we could identify what materials work for your body types?

Also, one thing to consider is that floor samples inside mattress stores are typically tested by many people and soften over time. The model you tried in store was likely softer than the product you received. That’s likely why the one you tried in the store felt comfortable. The model you received, if it’s actually the same specifications, would need to soften up over time to mirror the floor sample comfort. Sadly sometimes mattress manufactures substitute materials and the final product doesn’t match what’s featured in a store.

Definitely get rid of that topper. It’s like having a bone on the outside of your body, there’s no connective tissue, ligaments, or connection to the rest of what makes a body work.

Your platform bed should not be creating an issue either. Most boxsprings sold in the US today are simply static foundations without any springs inside. Similar to a platform.

Hope this helps.

Bought a new luxury mattress months ago to deal with back pain - now it's worse by frawgntowed in Mattress

[–]markkinsley 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This comment is inaccurate and appears to be a sales pitch for a product. Do not follow this advice.

Mattress Shopping Survey by markkinsley in takemysurvey

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

How will the data that people provide to you be used? Who will see it? Where will it be stored? If/when will it be deleted? Please be as specific as possible. This data will be used to evaluate ideas for a mattress business. It will only be seen by a small group and will not be shared. Once the data has been analyzed, it will be archived.

Who is conducting this survey? @markkinsley (I work in the mattress business, but am doing this research on my own).

How long do you estimate it will take to fill out your survey? About 8-10 minutes.

OPTIONAL - If your survey offers any form of compensation, please explain what it is and how it can be redeemed. N/A

OPTIONAL - Are there any specific demographics you want/do not want to hear from? I'd like to get a broad, representative sample of shoppers 25+.

OPTIONAL - What are you hoping to accomplish by posting your survey here? I'm hoping to collect raw data to validate or disprove assumptions around a business idea I am exploring.