Raize: fitness & workout plans

I was very excited about the app because I follow one of the creators but after doing a few workouts from the plan I was sort of disappointed. Maybe it just wasn’t for me, but the workouts just feel very repetitive. There’s not enough time in between exercises to prepare. It could go from a standing exercise with a booty band and weights and within seconds you’re on the floor, no booty band and different weights. The exercise itself is about 10 reps so by the time you set up your weights and get in position the exercise is done… having to pause and go back was getting really annoying. Another thing that I didn’t like, was doing 4-5 sets of the same exercises… I kept stopping the workout halfway just because I was bored and it just felt very repetitive… I think 3 sets, with more reps keeps the user more engaged.. No music in the background and the monotone of the instructors didn’t make it better, I felt like there was no enthusiasm behind the motivational statements during the work out. Overall I see the good things everyone has said about the app, I see the vision..but it was just not for me and made exercising feel like a little bit of a drag.. I will continue to use the app and play around with different plans since I paid for a whole year.. and perhaps I will update after a few weeks/months

I have had this app since it first launched. I really enjoyed it since day 1. But it truly has come such a long way with more updates and added features. Ones you didn’t even know you were missing out on. It has many workouts from a quick move you body to a full on workout plan, beginner friendly to advanced, and home workouts to gym version. They provide meal ideas and plans to help achieve your goals. There is a feature to log your weight so you can see your progress and the newest feature to change your workout day without losing progress in app in case you are unable to workout that day. Let’s just say I am huge fan of all the app has to offer. I have seen the most change in my body mentally and physically with following along with the plans and challenges. This app has helped aid in changing my lifestyle and works perfectly to my daily needs.

I have been following Noelle for quite some time and used her on the Foreward app. I was very excited when the Raize app was launched and I was able to get a really good deal. I am not 100% satisfied with the app because of its nutrition limitations. You cannot customize your macros. They automatically calculate them and also give you a specific meal plan. The plan is so specific that they tell you what to eat and cook, but do not give you the option to log your own food if you choose not to partake in their menu. They were kind enough to adjust my caloric goal which in turn adjusted my macros, but the protein goal is way too low. I asked if they could adjust and they said not specific macros. I realize I can’t use this app for nutrition and that’s a shame because nutrition is so important. Another issue I they they don’t have many workouts listed as medium with weights with Noelle, which is who I prefer to work out with. She is the reason I purchased the app. I will use the app for a bit more until I find another person I like as much as Noelle. It’s not an app I can not recommend.