Gym Log+ — Workout Tracker

Gone through several updates since the format was changed, still do not like this app as much as I did in the earlier version. They took away a couple of the things I like most about this app like being able to see rest between sets in previous workouts and the current workout. And then they added so many features that are more obnoxious than they are useful. For example: I have two leg days in my current program and I do leg extensions both workouts, except that in one routine I do 2 sets and the other I do 4. But now when I’m on my 4 set day it shows what I did on my 2 set day and as soon as I finish my second set it skips to the next exercise, so I have to keep scrolling back. And the feature that automatically moves you to the next exercise itself is also terrible, I like to compare how I did with previous workouts and it moves to the next one before I get a second to look at the numbers. I find myself scrolling back often, when in the old version I could just scroll over when I was ready. Also, the superset button is in the worst spot. At least 3 times I’ve inadvertently hit it and then when I’m waiting for the bell to ring for my next set I end up taking longer rest periods than I wanted because the bell doesn’t ring during supersets. Editing your sets is not very intuitive, there used to just be a big edit button if you typed the wrong weight or reps, it took me two weeks to realize you have to hold the set down to make changes. The little arrow just takes you to stats. Why would I think that holding it down would open the edit option? Overall, change is still more bad than good

Best workout tracker I’ve found for customization and displaying recent performance on each exercise as I work through my routine, which is the top priority for me. But there are six limitations that make the app cumbersome for me. First, even with premium, the number of exercises per routine is restricted. When I hit the limit, an exercise drops off the list for each one I add. I figured out a workaround, but it’s a hassle. Second, I can only record time for exercises I classify as “cardio,” but I do several body weight resistance exercises, like planks, based on hold time, rather than reps and weight. Third, the exercises are not searchable, so I have to scroll through and guess what name the developer used for the exercise I want. I often find it easier to just create the exercise myself rather than hunting for it on the list. Fourth, the list of exercises is a little stale. Where are battle ropes and sleds, for example? Fifth, say that I create two routines (A and B) and make planks a part of both, because I do them every day. It seems that when when I open planks in routine A, I don’t get the history of what I did on planks the day before in routine B. Annoying. Sixth, I don’t know what the developer means by “automatic syncing,” but syncing the app between my iPhone and iPad seems not so I automatic. I have to manually back-up one device on iCloud, then wait for that back up to appear on the other device (which can take a long time), then manually “restore,” and select “merge users.” On many other apps, inter-device syncing just happens with no intervention from me. What gives?

This app was exactly what I was looking for. The navigation is well thought out and it has everything I need and nothing I don’t. I especially like the timer that starts after every entry instead of having to start the timer manually like in other apps. And the summary at the end that shows your stats for that workout. Plus no crazy monthly fee. Thanks for a great app. One bit of feedback for the developers. When you open the notes for an exercise and click the description, the keyboard pops up and you can not exit the keyboard. Then there is no way to exit the exercise info. As the button is blocked by the keyboard. You have to restart the whole app. A bummer if you are in the middle of a workout like I was.