Workout.lol
Consumer and social
fitness workout planner
SHOW HN2023
993points
281comments
#7of 3,109 in 2023
Top 1%of 2023 by points
How HN took it
MixedNo clear lean
33 positive, 21 neutral or asking, 6 mixed, 11 critical, out of 71 comments about the project. Thread score +0.32.
Design: 11 for, 3 againstIdea: 11 for, 2 againstExecution: 1 for, 4 againstDocs: 0 for, 2 against
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What HN said
What people liked
Clean, simple UX with exercise videos
From 3 comments
What an awesome execution. This app goes to show how you can build an excellent product even in a crowded market like Fitness. There must be gazillion workout builders out there,…
shubhamjain on HNThis is awesome. Exactly what I want. Equipment, muscle group selection, simply ui, autoplay straight to the point videos - nothing between me and working out. It’s pretty much…
beaker52 on HNThis is great. I love the simple, effective UX.
andyjohnson0 on HN
Low barrier to entry
From 2 comments
This is really neat. Barrier to entry is super low. Congrats! I'd love the same but for meal plans, if you fancy building something else
phillipsmg on HNLove the low barrier of entry! Would love if you added stretching. Great job.
Physkal on HN
Objections
Exercise suggestions are odd or poor for experienced lifters
From 2 comments
Everyone is very complementary so can I be allowed to be the debbie downer? As a web app, it's neat! Functionally, not a fan as yet. I've lifted for a couple of decades. I put in…
atchoo on HNGreat execution! A nice-looking, functional app. I got myself a suggested workout plan with very little effort. Criticisms: On the first page, I can barely tell if something is…
ropable on HN
Does not build full routines across multiple days
From 2 comments
This looks cool but I find it kind of hard to use. My thoughts while using: - Hmm, I want to get a full body workout, maybe spread across multiple sessions per week. - Click on…
criley2 on HNas you have asked for feedback - I think there is a fundamental issue with the flow. The first step should be to choose the fundamental benefit the person is looking to achieve…
jimparkins on HN
Asks for target muscles, confusing for beginners without goals
From 2 comments
As someone completely inexperienced with exercise, the biggest drawback about this app is asking what muscles I want to focus on. _I don't know_. I want to lose weight and be in…
Navarr on HNI think this misses an initial step: Your goal. I'm not very experienced with all the different types of gym equipment and what you use them for. I'd love to see recommendations…
sander1095 on HN
Requests
Add timer and fullscreen video mode
From 2 comments
Very nice, I was looking to build something similar. Definitely needs a fullscreen mode with timer and video. Plus a way to configure step reps/timer :D
h1fra on HNAdding a timer is next on my bucket list :)
Vincenius on HN
Larger exercise videos
From 2 comments
Very well done. It would be good if the video pop-overs were a bit larger by default (even double the size) as on my resolution screen they're pretty small. One of the videos was…
seagullriffic on HNCan you make the videos larger?
aembleton on HN
Add stretching and warm-ups
From 2 comments
Very nice! What can be added is to group exercises in beginner, medium and advanced and add warmup and stretching routines.
felixguendling on HNLove the low barrier of entry! Would love if you added stretching. Great job.
Physkal on HN
Add yoga and custom exercises
From 2 comments
Something like this is definitely needed. I like how you start by selecting what you have access to. It would be great if a yoga mat were another option. Then you could link to…
jasfi on HNThis is very cool! I've been looking for an to keep track of my routine for getting my back in order after a broken vertebra. Many of exercises I'm doing can be found in this app…
riialist on HN
Questions
Why JavaScript instead of TypeScript
From 1 comment
If you don't mind, can I ask why you use plain JavaScript rather than TypeScript? The product is truly remarkable, so what technologies used under the hood doesn't matter, but I…
hamasho on HN
Is there an open muscle database
From 1 comment
Is there an open database for muscles / muscle groups with relationships to exercises?
have_faith on HN
Alternatives named
Fitbod
From 1 comment
This is reminiscent of the Fitbod app on App Store/Google Play. If you're looking for inspiration, check it out.
hnuser9001 on HN
GZCLP and GZCL app
From 2 comments
I do feel like most beginner/intermediate lifters with gym access would be better served just picking a standard full-body workout routine (e.g. GZCLP) and sticking to it.…
herculity275 on HNI'd like to echo the sentiments about this app not providing enough guidance, and also ask the HN community a question: is there an app out there that does provide lots of…
NoImmatureAdHom on HN
Stretch15
From 1 comment
Thanks! Maybe this is something for you: https://stretch15.com/ This was actually the website that inspired me for workout.lol :D
Vincenius on HN