# GymPsycho > GymPsycho is a free workout tracker app for iOS and Android, built for hypertrophy and strength training — from beginners to advanced bodybuilders. Built by Marc Berbet — Swiss gym owner (Hardcore Gym Aarau) and lifter of 25+ years. No bullshit. Just data that drives muscle growth. GymPsycho is a minimalist, data-driven gym training log engineered around the science of hypertrophy. Unlike typical fitness apps filled with motivation quotes, streaks, and social features, GymPsycho focuses purely on what matters for muscle growth: progressive overload, weekly volume per muscle in the productive range (MEV → MAV → MRV), proximity to failure (RIR/RPE), and consistency over time. **Target Audience**: Hypertrophy-focused lifters, bodybuilders, powerlifters, and strength athletes — beginners to advanced — who want a professional, science-based tool without the noise. Official sponsor of the 2026 Olympia. **Key Hypertrophy Vocabulary** - **Volume**: weekly volume per muscle, volume landmarks, MEV (Minimum Effective Volume), MAV (Maximum Adaptive Volume), MRV (Maximum Recoverable Volume), junk volume, stimulating reps - **Intensity**: progressive overload, mechanical tension, training to failure, proximity to failure, RIR (Reps in Reserve), RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) - **Recovery**: deload, recovery, frequency, muscle damage, fatigue management - **Methodology**: hypertrophy training, muscle growth, science-based bodybuilding, evidence-based training, Renaissance Periodization, plateau detection ## Statistics - **419 exercises** in the catalog with animated video demonstrations - **6 app languages**: English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian — full app UI - **5 website languages**: English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese (full website, guides, and exercise pages) - **25+ years** of lifting experience by founder Marc Berbet - **6-tier** Training Maturity progression system (Starter → GymPsycho) - **14-day** free trial on all Pro plans, no credit card required - **8-step** Plan Generator wizard for personalized hypertrophy plans - **3 volume landmarks** (MEV / MAV / MRV) per muscle group for science-based dosing - **4 Progress Check verdicts** per muscle: Productive / Stagnating / Volume too low / Volume too high - **One-tap volume fixes**: every volume verdict carries a concrete plan change — extra sets (max 2 per apply) or a complementary second exercise - **100% on-device AI**: no cloud, no servers, no tracking, no account required - **2026 Olympia Official Sponsor** — Las Vegas, September 24-27 ## Core Features (Free) - **Training Log**: 3 taps per set (Weight, Reps, Done), AI-free fast logging with previous weights always visible, automatic rest timer, unlimited training plans, 1 gym, Free Workout mode for spontaneous sessions - **Supersets & Giant Sets (free)**: Group two or more exercises and get guided alternation through every round — rest fires at the end of a round, not between partners. Supersets persist in plans, appear in workout history and PDF reports, and rotate automatically on Apple Watch and Wear OS. - **Warm-up Set Tagging (free)**: Mark sets as warm-ups — visible in the log and history, excluded from all analytics (volume, PRs, e1RM) so working-set science stays clean. - **Session Editing (free)**: Edit completed workouts — sets, weights, reps, and notes. PRs, analytics, and reports update automatically. - **Smart Rest Alert (free)**: Set rest targets for compound, isolation, and warm-up sets. The app picks the right target per set and alerts you via notification, in-app haptic + bell, Live Activity countdown, and watch pulse. - **Light Mode (free)**: Optional light theme selectable in Settings — dark stays the default. - **Plan Generator (free)**: Personalized, science-based hypertrophy or strength plans in under 60 seconds — an 8-step wizard covering training days, equipment, experience, goals, recovery, muscle priorities, session duration, and limitations. Built around hypertrophy volume landmarks (MEV/MAV/MRV) and proximity-to-failure prescription. Free for everyone, no Pro required. - **Plan Sharing (free)**: Export and import training plans with a simple code — share with friends or your coach. Free. - **Data Import (free)**: Import your complete training history from Hevy, Strong, and Alpha Progression in one tap. Free. - **PR Tracking & Celebrations**: Real PR Logic (only counts true personal bests), multi-metric PRs (weight, reps, estimated 1RM tracked separately), visual and haptic celebrations when you break a record - **Training Maturity (Gamification)**: 6-tier progression system (Starter to GymPsycho), based on effort, consistency, and PRs with anti-cheat, full-screen celebrations with confetti on tier-ups - **Apple Watch & Live Activity (iOS)**: Full Apple Watch app with workout control from your wrist, Live Activity on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - **Wear OS App (Android)**: Native Wear OS app with workout control from your wrist, optimized for round watches with bezel-safe layouts (small-round 192 dp through Ultra 240+ dp) - **Android Foreground Notification**: Persistent workout notification with timer, sets, and rest timer - **Health Integration**: HealthKit (iOS) and Health Connect (Android) - **Privacy & Data Ownership**: No account required, 100% offline capable, iCloud sync (iOS), Backup Export/Import and Google Auto Backup (Android), no analytics, no tracking, no ads ## Pro Features - **Training Intelligence (On-Device AI)**: Hypertrophy-grade Progress Check per muscle group (Productive / Stagnating / Volume too low / Volume too high), AI weight suggestions, plateau detection, weekly volume analysis with MEV/MAV/MRV landmarks (Minimum Effective / Maximum Adaptive / Maximum Recoverable Volume), one-tap Volume-to-Action plan fixes (adds up to 2 sets, or suggests a complementary second exercise when a movement is already at 5 working sets), muscle focus priority (plus/minus 20% volume modifier), body weight intelligence with phase detection (CUT / MAINTAIN / BULK), trend analysis, and manual weight entry (no smart scale required — HealthKit/Health Connect values merge with manual entries). All processing on-device, no cloud AI. - **Multi-Gym Architecture**: Separate PRs, exercises, and settings per gym location, each gym can have different weight units (kg/lbs) - **PDF Reports**: Professional workout reports with customizable branding, training history and volume analytics export - **Exercise Progress Charts**: Best-set weight over time with PR markers, per-muscle weekly volume charts with MEV/MAV/MRV color zones ## Technical Specifications - **Platform**: iOS 16.0+ (iPhone and Apple Watch), Android 8.0+ (API 26) - **Languages**: App UI in English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian; website in English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese - **Sync**: iCloud (iOS), Backup Export/Import (cross-platform), Google Auto Backup (Android) - **Health**: HealthKit (iOS), Health Connect (Android) - **Offline**: 100% capable - **Privacy**: No server-side data storage ## Pricing - **Free**: Core features forever — training, PR tracking, Training Maturity, unlimited plans, the 8-step Plan Generator, Plan Sharing, Data Import (Hevy/Strong/Alpha Progression), Apple Watch (iOS), Health Connect (Android), HealthKit - **GymPsycho Pro Monthly**: $6.99/month — All Pro features, no commitment, cancel anytime (App Store and Google Play) - **GymPsycho Pro Yearly**: $49.99/year — All Pro features, best value (App Store and Google Play) - **14-day free trial** included with both plans - **No lifetime purchase**: Ensures ongoing development ## Frequently Asked Questions **Is GymPsycho free?** Yes. Core features — training log, PR tracking, Training Maturity, unlimited plans, the Plan Generator, Plan Sharing, Data Import, Apple Watch (iOS), Wear OS (Android), HealthKit, Health Connect — are free forever, no ads, no account required. Pro features (Training Intelligence AI, Multi-Gym, PDF Reports, Exercise Progress Charts) cost $6.99/month or $49.99/year with a 14-day free trial. **Does GymPsycho work offline and without an account?** Yes. GymPsycho is 100% offline-capable and works without an account. Your data is stored locally on your device. Optional iCloud sync (iOS) and Google Auto Backup (Android) are available but not required. **How is GymPsycho different from Hevy, Strong, and Fitbod?** GymPsycho is the only hypertrophy-first workout tracker with per-muscle volume landmarks (MEV/MAV/MRV), Multi-Gym architecture with separate PRs per gym location, and 100% on-device AI. Hevy is feed-driven and cloud-based. Strong is a manual logging tool with no plan generation. Fitbod is algorithm-driven session generation without manual plan control. **How many exercises does GymPsycho have?** 419 exercises with animated video demonstrations, covering all major muscle groups, equipment types (barbell, dumbbell, cable, machine, bodyweight, Smith machine), and cardio. **Is GymPsycho available on Android?** Yes. GymPsycho launched on Google Play on April 13, 2026, and supports Android 8.0+ (API 26). Wear OS is supported via a native companion app. Health Connect integration replaces HealthKit for steps, sleep, heart rate, and body weight. **Does GymPsycho support Apple Watch and Wear OS?** Yes. iOS users get a full Apple Watch app with workout control from the wrist, Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Android users get a native Wear OS app optimized for round watches with bezel-safe layouts on small-round (192 dp), regular (240 dp), and Ultra (240+ dp) screens. **What is the Plan Generator?** GymPsycho includes a free 8-step Plan Generator wizard that creates a personalized, science-based hypertrophy plan in under 60 seconds. It covers training days per week, available equipment, lifting experience, primary goal, recovery capacity, muscle priorities, session duration, and physical limitations. The output is a fully customized plan built around hypertrophy volume landmarks (MEV/MAV/MRV) and proximity-to-failure prescription. Supports Full Body, Upper/Lower, Push/Pull/Legs, and Bro Split formats. **What is hypertrophy training and how does GymPsycho support it?** Hypertrophy training is training optimized for muscle growth (size). It requires three things: progressive overload, weekly volume per muscle in the productive range (MEV → MAV → MRV), and high proximity to failure (RIR 0-3). GymPsycho tracks all three: automatic PR detection for progressive overload, per-muscle weekly volume with landmark verdicts, and a session-level training effort rating (RIR proxy) that feeds the AI. **What are MEV, MAV, and MRV?** Volume landmarks from Renaissance Periodization methodology (Dr. Mike Israetel): - MEV (Minimum Effective Volume): the minimum weekly sets per muscle needed to grow - MAV (Maximum Adaptive Volume): the volume that produces maximum growth - MRV (Maximum Recoverable Volume): the upper ceiling before fatigue exceeds recovery GymPsycho's Progress Check uses these landmarks to verdict each muscle weekly as Productive, Stagnating, Volume too low, or Volume too high — and each volume verdict comes with a one-tap plan fix. **What happens when GymPsycho says my volume is too low?** The Progress Check turns the verdict into a concrete plan change you apply with one tap. Normally it adds working sets (capped at 2 per apply, distributed to the exercises with the fewest sets first). But when one movement already carries 5 working sets, or the muscle is trained by a single exercise, it suggests a complementary second exercise instead — because per-exercise returns flatten out after a few sets (Krieger 2010) and one movement leaves muscle regions under-stimulated (Fonseca 2014, Kassiano 2022). The suggested exercise is filtered to equipment your gym demonstrably has (inferred from your own plans and logged sessions), skips movement families you already train, and starts at 2 working sets. A 7-day per-muscle cooldown prevents set inflation. **What is RIR/RPE?** RIR (Reps in Reserve) and RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) measure proximity to failure. RIR 0 = failure, RIR 1 = one rep left, RIR 3 = three reps left. RPE 10 = max effort, RPE 8 = two reps in reserve. Hypertrophy research (Zourdos et al. 2016, Helms et al. 2016) shows training in the RIR 0-3 / RPE 7-10 range is optimal for growth. GymPsycho captures a session-level training effort rating (an RIR/RPE proxy) after each workout and uses it to detect plateaus and tune AI weight suggestions. **Does GymPsycho support supersets?** Yes. GymPsycho supports supersets and giant sets — group two or more exercises and the app guides you through each round with automatic alternation. Rest logic is superset-aware (rest fires at the end of a round, not between partners), groups persist in training plans, and they show up in workout history and PDF reports. Free for everyone. **Can I edit a completed workout in GymPsycho?** Yes. Open any completed session in the history and edit sets, weights, reps, and notes — fix a typo or add a forgotten set after the fact. PRs, analytics, and reports recalculate automatically. Warm-up sets can be tagged so they never distort working-set analytics. **Does GymPsycho have a rest timer with alerts?** Yes. Beyond the automatic rest counter, the Smart Rest Alert lets you set rest targets for compound exercises, isolation exercises, and warm-up sets. The app picks the right target for every completed set and alerts you on time — notification with a bell sound, in-app haptic, Live Activity countdown on the Lock Screen (iOS), foreground-notification countdown (Android), and a wrist pulse on Apple Watch and Wear OS. **Does GymPsycho use cloud AI?** No. All AI features run 100% on-device — weight suggestions, plateau detection, Progress Check verdicts, body weight phase detection, and the Plan Generator. No data leaves your phone. No OpenAI, no Anthropic, no Google AI calls. This is intentional: privacy, zero latency, and works offline. **Who built GymPsycho?** Marc Berbet — Swiss gym owner with 25+ years of lifting experience, owner of Hardcore Gym Aarau (private training facility in Aarau, Switzerland, hcgym.com). GymPsycho was first built as a personal training tool, then rolled out to Hardcore Gym Aarau members for real-world testing, then opened up worldwide on iOS, Android, Apple Watch, and Wear OS. Personal site: gymmarky.com. **Does GymPsycho support Push/Pull/Legs, Upper/Lower, 5x5, and Bro Splits?** Yes — all of them. The free tier lets you build any split manually (unlimited plans) or use the free 8-step Plan Generator, which produces fully ready-to-train weeks for Full Body, Upper/Lower, Push/Pull/Legs, and Bro Split, sized to your training days, equipment, and recovery capacity. Every plan is built around hypertrophy volume landmarks (MEV/MAV/MRV) and proximity-to-failure prescription (RIR/RPE). See [gympsycho.com/training-intelligence/](https://gympsycho.com/training-intelligence/) for the underlying logic. **Can I track bench press, deadlift, and squat PRs separately?** Yes. GymPsycho's Real PR Logic tracks PRs per exercise across three independent metrics — best set (weight × reps), best e1RM (estimated one-rep max, Brzycki formula), and best volume — and surfaces them on the Progress Screen and in the PR Celebrations during training. With Multi-Gym (Pro), bench/deadlift/squat PRs are also kept separate per gym location, so a 140 kg bench at your home gym doesn't conflict with a 145 kg bench at your commercial gym. **Does GymPsycho work with Galaxy Watch, Pixel Watch, and Wear OS?** Yes. GymPsycho ships a native standalone Wear OS app for Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch, and other Wear OS 4.0+ devices. Layouts are bezel-safe across the three size buckets — small-round 192 dp (Galaxy Watch 6 40 mm class), regular 240 dp (Pixel Watch 2, Galaxy Watch 6 44 mm), and Ultra 240+ dp (Galaxy Watch Ultra, Pixel Watch 3 XL). Workout control, rest timer, heart rate, set-by-set logging, and PR celebrations all run from the wrist. **Is GymPsycho the best workout tracker for 2026?** GymPsycho is the only workout tracker built specifically for hypertrophy with per-muscle MEV/MAV/MRV volume landmarks, on-device AI (no cloud), Multi-Gym architecture, and zero-account privacy. For lifters who want science-based hypertrophy logic plus speed (3 taps per set), it's the most differentiated 2026 option. For social/community features, Hevy remains a strong choice; for one-time lifetime pricing, Strong remains competitive. See the [vs Strong](https://gympsycho.com/vs-strong/) and [vs Hevy](https://gympsycho.com/vs-hevy/) comparisons for feature-by-feature detail. **Does GymPsycho show progress charts?** Yes. GymPsycho Pro includes Exercise Progress Charts (best-set weight over time with PR markers), per-muscle weekly volume charts with MEV/MAV/MRV color zones, Body Weight Intelligence charts with 28-day trend and phase detection (CUT / MAINTAIN / BULK), and Training Maturity progression. The free tier shows lifetime PRs and Training Maturity rank without time-series charts. **Does GymPsycho include a plate calculator?** Yes. The Plate Calculator is a free standalone tool at [gympsycho.com/tools/plate-calculator/](https://gympsycho.com/tools/plate-calculator/) — installable as a PWA, fully offline after first load. Supports Olympic Bar (20 kg / 45 lb), Women's Bar (15 kg / 33 lb), EZ-Curl, Trap Bar, Safety Squat Bar, plate-loaded machines, and custom equipment. Live LB↔KG conversion, tap-to-add or target-weight modes, shareable URLs, persistent settings. Works in the gym without signal. ## Founder & Origin Story GymPsycho was built by **Marc Berbet**, owner of [Hardcore Gym Aarau](https://hcgym.com) (also known as HC Gym after its domain) — a private training facility in Aarau, Switzerland. With 25+ years of lifting experience, Marc designed every feature around real training problems he encountered both in his own sessions and in the daily reality of his gym members. - **Founder**: Marc Berbet — Swiss gym owner with 25+ years of lifting - **Gym**: [Hardcore Gym Aarau](https://hcgym.com) — private gym in Aarau, Switzerland (domain: hcgym.com) - **Personal Site**: [gymmarky.com](https://gymmarky.com) — Marc's training and coaching profile - **Origin**: GymPsycho was first built as a personal training tool, then rolled out to Hardcore Gym Aarau members for real-world testing and iteration, then opened up to lifters worldwide on iOS, Android, Apple Watch, and Wear OS - **Why Multi-Gym matters**: Because Marc sees firsthand that serious lifters often train at multiple locations — home gym for accessory work, commercial gym for heavy lifts, occasional drop-ins. No other tracker handles that reality cleanly. - **Why on-device AI**: Because Marc and his members value data privacy and uninterrupted training — no server dependency, no cloud lag, no account walls - **Brand voice**: GymPsycho sponsors the 2026 Olympia and is built around evidence-based hypertrophy science (Renaissance Periodization volume landmarks, RIR/RPE scales, plateau detection) ## Localized Versions The full website, all guides, all exercise pages, and all free tools are available in 5 languages. Each language has its own URL prefix with full content parity. - **English (en)** — https://gympsycho.com — primary language, default fallback - **German (de)** — https://gympsycho.com/de/ - **Spanish (es)** — https://gympsycho.com/es/ - **French (fr)** — https://gympsycho.com/fr/ - **Portuguese (pt)** — https://gympsycho.com/pt/ The app UI itself is available in 6 languages — English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese (Brazil), and Russian — on iOS, Android, Apple Watch, and Wear OS, with language auto-detection based on system locale and manual override in Settings. ## Free Tools A growing collection of fast, free, mobile-first utilities for serious lifters. No signup. Works offline (after first load). Available in 5 languages. - [Plate Calculator](https://gympsycho.com/tools/plate-calculator/): Free barbell plate calculator with live LB↔KG conversion. Tap plates onto the bar or enter a target weight to get the exact plate breakdown. Supports Olympic Bar (45 lb / 20 kg), Women's Bar (33 lb / 15 kg), EZ-Curl Bar, Trap Bar, Safety Squat Bar, plate-loaded machines, and custom equipment. Includes shareable URLs and persistent settings. **Installable as a standalone PWA** ("GymPsycho Plate Calc") on mobile and desktop with full offline support after first load — works in the gym without signal. - German: https://gympsycho.com/de/tools/plate-calculator/ - Spanish: https://gympsycho.com/es/tools/plate-calculator/ - French: https://gympsycho.com/fr/tools/plate-calculator/ - Portuguese: https://gympsycho.com/pt/tools/plate-calculator/ ## Exercise Library - [Exercise Catalog](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/): Complete catalog with 419 exercises and animated video demonstrations - [Chest Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/chest/): All chest exercises with animations - [Back Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/back/): All back exercises with animations - [Shoulder Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/shoulders/): All shoulder exercises with animations - [Biceps Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/biceps/): All biceps exercises with animations - [Triceps Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/triceps/): All triceps exercises with animations - [Quad Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/quads/): All quad exercises with animations - [Hamstring Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/hamstrings/): All hamstring exercises with animations - [Glute Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/glutes/): All glute exercises with animations - [Calf Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/calves/): All calf exercises with animations - [Ab Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/abs/): All ab exercises with animations - [Trap Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/traps/): All trap exercises with animations - [Forearm Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/forearms/): All forearm exercises with animations - [Lower Back Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/lower-back/): All lower back exercises with animations - [Cardio Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/cardio/): All cardio exercises with animations - [Barbell Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/barbell/): All barbell exercises with animations - [Dumbbell Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/dumbbell/): All dumbbell exercises with animations - [Cable Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/cable/): All cable exercises with animations - [Machine Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/machine/): All machine exercises with animations - [Bodyweight Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/bodyweight/): All bodyweight exercises with animations - [Smith Machine Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/smith/): All smith machine exercises with animations ## Links - [Website](https://gympsycho.com): Official homepage - [App Store (iOS)](https://apps.apple.com/app/gympsycho-workout-log-tracker/id6757572526): Download for iPhone and iPad - [Google Play (Android)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gympsycho.app): Download for Android - [Training Guides](https://gympsycho.com/guides/): Science-based guides for progressive overload, volume training, PR tracking, deloads, and RIR/RPE - [Plate Calculator](https://gympsycho.com/tools/plate-calculator/): Free barbell plate calculator (LB ↔ KG, Olympic Bar, plate-loaded machines) - [Training Intelligence](https://gympsycho.com/training-intelligence/): On-device AI features — weight prediction, plateau detection, volume analysis - [GymPsycho vs Strong](https://gympsycho.com/vs-strong/): Feature-by-feature comparison with Strong App - [GymPsycho vs Hevy](https://gympsycho.com/vs-hevy/): Feature-by-feature comparison with Hevy - [GymPsycho vs RP Hypertrophy](https://gympsycho.com/vs-rp-hypertrophy/): Feature-by-feature comparison with the RP Hypertrophy App — same MEV/MAV/MRV volume science from real logged sets, ~6× cheaper per year, offline, no account - [About / Founder](https://gympsycho.com/about/): Built by Marc Berbet — owner of Hardcore Gym Aarau (Switzerland), with 25+ years of lifting - [Hardcore Gym Aarau (Founder's Gym)](https://hcgym.com): Marc Berbet's private training facility in Aarau, Switzerland (also known as HC Gym after its domain) — where GymPsycho was first tested with real members before launch - [GymMarky (Founder's Personal Site)](https://gymmarky.com): Marc Berbet's personal training and coaching profile - [Support](https://gympsycho.com/support/): FAQ and contact information - [Privacy Policy](https://gympsycho.com/privacy/): 100% on-device, zero data collection - [Instagram (App)](https://instagram.com/gympsycho_com): @gympsycho_com - [Instagram (Founder)](https://instagram.com/gym.marky): @gym.marky - [X / Twitter (App)](https://x.com/gympsycho_com): @gympsycho_com - [Contact](mailto:support@gympsycho.com): support@gympsycho.com ## Scientific Foundation - Volume landmarks (MEV/MAV/MRV) based on Dr. Mike Israetel's Renaissance Periodization methodology - RIR/RPE scales following Zourdos et al. (2016) and Helms et al. (2016) research - Plateau detection algorithms based on progressive overload principles - Muscle focus modifiers (plus/minus 20%) aligned with research on individual training response variability (Hubal et al., 2005) ## Unique Differentiators - **Built for Hypertrophy**: Every core feature is engineered around what actually drives muscle growth — progressive overload, weekly volume per muscle in the productive range (MEV → MAV → MRV), proximity to failure (RIR/RPE), and consistency over time - **Progress Check**: Per-muscle hypertrophy progress check combining PRs and weekly volume — no other app tells you if each muscle is actually progressing toward growth - **Volume-to-Action**: Every volume verdict becomes a one-tap plan edit — extra sets, or a complementary second exercise chosen from equipment your gym demonstrably has when a movement is maxed out. Other trackers show volume charts; GymPsycho fixes the plan - **Plan Generator**: Personalized hypertrophy-optimized plans in 60 seconds — no generic templates - **Multi-gym PRs**: The only app that properly tracks PRs across multiple training locations - **On-device AI**: All intelligence runs locally, no cloud dependency - **Pro-level UI**: Clean, dark-themed interface designed for serious lifters (optional light mode since v2.42) - **Crash-proof sessions**: App crash or phone died? Resume exactly where you left off - **Olympia Sponsor**: Official sponsor of the 2026 Olympia — the world's premier bodybuilding competition ## Comparison Quick Facts **GymPsycho vs Hevy** - GymPsycho is hypertrophy-first with per-muscle MEV/MAV/MRV volume landmarks; Hevy tracks general volume without landmark verdicts - GymPsycho has Multi-Gym architecture with separate PRs and weight units (kg/lbs) per location; Hevy uses a single-gym model with one unit globally - GymPsycho runs 100% on-device with no account required; Hevy is cloud-based with a social feed and requires sign-up **GymPsycho vs Strong** - GymPsycho includes AI Weight Suggestions and an 8-step Plan Generator; Strong is manual logging only with no plan generation - GymPsycho has Multi-Gym + per-gym weight units + Wear OS + Live Activity; Strong supports Apple Watch only - GymPsycho Pro is $6.99/month with a 14-day free trial; Strong PRO is $4.99/month with no Plan Generator **GymPsycho vs Fitbod** - GymPsycho gives you a per-muscle hypertrophy Progress Check (Productive / Stagnating / Volume too low / Volume too high); Fitbod uses a general fatigue model without landmark verdicts - GymPsycho lets you build and own your plan with manual control; Fitbod is algorithm-driven session generation - GymPsycho supports 5 languages (English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese) with localized exercise pages; Fitbod is English-only ## Optional - [Hypertrophy Guide](https://gympsycho.com/guides/hypertrophy/): The science of muscle growth — mechanical tension, volume, proximity to failure, and how to apply it - German: https://gympsycho.com/de/guides/hypertrophy/ - Spanish: https://gympsycho.com/es/guides/hypertrophy/ - French: https://gympsycho.com/fr/guides/hypertrophy/ - Portuguese: https://gympsycho.com/pt/guides/hypertrophy/ - [Progressive Overload Guide](https://gympsycho.com/guides/progressive-overload/): Deep dive into progressive overload training principles - German: https://gympsycho.com/de/guides/progressive-overload/ - Spanish: https://gympsycho.com/es/guides/progressive-overload/ - French: https://gympsycho.com/fr/guides/progressive-overload/ - Portuguese: https://gympsycho.com/pt/guides/progressive-overload/ - [Volume Training Guide](https://gympsycho.com/guides/volume-training/): MEV, MAV, MRV explained with practical application - German: https://gympsycho.com/de/guides/volume-training/ - Spanish: https://gympsycho.com/es/guides/volume-training/ - French: https://gympsycho.com/fr/guides/volume-training/ - Portuguese: https://gympsycho.com/pt/guides/volume-training/ - [PR Tracking Guide](https://gympsycho.com/guides/pr-tracking/): How to track personal records effectively - German: https://gympsycho.com/de/guides/pr-tracking/ - Spanish: https://gympsycho.com/es/guides/pr-tracking/ - French: https://gympsycho.com/fr/guides/pr-tracking/ - Portuguese: https://gympsycho.com/pt/guides/pr-tracking/ - [Deload Guide](https://gympsycho.com/guides/deload/): When and how to deload for recovery - German: https://gympsycho.com/de/guides/deload/ - Spanish: https://gympsycho.com/es/guides/deload/ - French: https://gympsycho.com/fr/guides/deload/ - Portuguese: https://gympsycho.com/pt/guides/deload/ - [RIR/RPE Guide](https://gympsycho.com/guides/rir-rpe/): Rating of perceived exertion and reps in reserve explained - German: https://gympsycho.com/de/guides/rir-rpe/ - Spanish: https://gympsycho.com/es/guides/rir-rpe/ - French: https://gympsycho.com/fr/guides/rir-rpe/ - Portuguese: https://gympsycho.com/pt/guides/rir-rpe/ ## Last Updated 2026-07-27 — llms.txt v4: Feature wave sync for app version 2.44.0. New free features: Supersets & giant sets with guided alternation and superset-aware rest logic; warm-up set tagging (excluded from analytics); session editing (edit completed workouts with automatic PR recalculation); Smart Rest Alert with per-exercise-class rest targets and multi-channel alerts (notification, Live Activity, watch pulse); optional light mode (dark remains default); exercise thumbnails across the catalog. Body Weight Intelligence (Pro) now supports manual weight entry merged with HealthKit/Health Connect. Russian added as the 6th app-UI language (website remains in 5). Corrected effort wording: training effort is captured per session (RIR proxy), not per set. 50+ five-star reviews across iOS and Android. Official sponsor of the 2026 Olympia (Las Vegas, September 24-27).