Marc Berbet - Founder of GymPsycho

Marc Berbet

Founder of GymPsycho · Gym owner in Aarau, Switzerland

Why GymPsycho Exists

I didn't set out to build a fitness app.

I set out to fix a problem I had in my own training.

After 25+ years of lifting — and running my own gym — every workout app felt wrong: too slow, too bloated, too generic — built for mass appeal, not for people who actually train.

They tried to motivate. I just wanted to track real training.

The Reality of Serious Training

Real training isn't clean or generic.

You train in different gyms. With different machines. Different weight units. Different phases.

Progress isn't linear. Technique changes. Numbers reset.

Most apps ignore this reality. I didn't.

Built and Tested in My Own Gym

Hardcore Gym Aarau — Marc Berbet's gym in Switzerland

I run Hardcore Gym Aarau in Switzerland. Every day I see the same patterns I'd already seen in my own training: serious lifters need tools that match how training actually happens — multi-gym, multi-phase, sometimes messy, always honest with the data.

GymPsycho was built first for myself. Then I tested it with my own members. Then refined it again. Every feature passed the same test: does it survive a real training session?

What I Wanted

I wanted a training log that:

So I built GymPsycho.

No accounts. No ads. No social feed. No cloud dependency.
Just clean data, real PRs, and tools that work under the bar.

What Athletes Say

5.0★ across 34 verified reviews on iOS + Android (May 2026)

„Die perfekte App zum Abnehmen & für den Muskelaufbau. Ganz egal, ob du gerade erst anfängst oder schon echter Profi bist – von dieser App kann wirklich jeder profitieren. Wer abnehmen oder Muskeln aufbauen möchte, hat hiermit die perfekte App gefunden."
"The perfect app for losing weight and building muscle. Whether you're just starting out or already a real pro – everyone can truly benefit from this app. Anyone who wants to lose weight or build muscle has found the perfect app here."
Dr. Pantić iOS App Store · March 28, 2026
„Hammer App! Umstieg leicht gemacht, inklusive Import aller bestehenden Daten. Aber die generierten Pläne und die KI-Empfehlungen sind ein Gamechanger! Nur zu empfehlen!!!"
"Awesome app! Switching was easy, including importing all my existing data. But the generated plans and AI recommendations are a game-changer! Highly recommended!!!"
Stephan Renfer Google Play · May 8, 2026
„Mit Abstand der beste Workout Tracker!! 👌"
"By far the best workout tracker!! 👌"
Bjorn Ironside Google Play · May 13, 2026
„Eine der besten Fitness-Apps, die ich bisher genutzt habe. Modernes Design, einfache Bedienung und richtig gute Motivation fürs Training. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Sterne absolut verdient! 💪🏼"
"One of the best fitness apps I've used so far. Modern design, easy to use, and seriously good motivation for training. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Stars absolutely deserved! 💪🏼"
Ich_74 iOS App Store · March 28, 2026
„Sehr einfach zu handhaben und stark auf Athleten ausgerichtet. Besonders cool ist die Integration mit Apple Watch sowie Apple Apps wie Health, EKG usw. Alle Daten können erfasst, ausgewertet und dem Coach wöchentlich zugesendet werden."
"Very easy to handle and strongly geared toward athletes. The integration with Apple Watch and Apple apps like Health, ECG, etc. is especially cool. All data can be captured, analyzed, and sent to the coach weekly."
Bongozzvfkkmcraclpmm iOS App Store · February 6, 2026

Design Philosophy

The app should never be the focus. The training should.

That's why GymPsycho is:

Every feature exists because it solved a real problem in my own training. Nothing more. Nothing less.

How It Grew

GymPsycho started as a tool for my own training. Then I rolled it out to members of Hardcore Gym Aarau — real lifters, real feedback, real iteration. After that, I realized the same principles that help experienced lifters — clean data, real PR logic, structured volume — also help beginners do it right from day one.

So I built the Plan Generator: personalized, science-based training plans in 60 seconds. Added animated exercise demonstrations for proper form. Built Training Intelligence to guide weight selection and spot plateaus before you feel them.

The goal shifted: not just a tool for athletes, but a training companion that grows with you — from your first day in the gym to your next competition PR.

Who It's For

GymPsycho is for anyone who takes their training seriously — whether you're just starting out or chasing competition PRs.

If you need clean data and zero distractions — whether it's your first month or your tenth year — you're in the right place.

The Goal

GymPsycho doesn't aim to be the biggest app in the App Store.

It aims to be the most trusted training log — for beginners and pros alike.

Free to use. Pro to master.

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