Show HN: A strength training Android app for beginners (my first app)(airlocksoftware.com)

3 pointsby airlocksoftware15년 전1 comments

Show HN: A strength training Android app for beginners (my first app)

http://www.airlocksoftware.com/strength/

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Hi there. I'm kinda new to programming, I changed majors and have only been working at it for a couple of years. I've been very inspired by some of the posts I've seen here. They kept me going to finish this project, so I wanted to share it with you.

I made a strength training app because I wasn't really satisfied with the user experience of the few that were already in the market. I started doing strength training about 3 years ago, and as a (previously) skinny nerd, it really changed my life. The confidence, energy, and overall feeling of health I've gained are incredible. I really believe that if you're someone who has let their health go, the biggest thing you can do to improve your programming, your startup, or your life is to get fit.

Now I'm not going to say that it isn't hard. It really is. Doing a set of heavy squats is definitely the hardest part of my day. But it doesn't have to take much time (1 - 1.5 hours, 3 times per week).

What I'm trying to do with Strength is make it simple for someone who's never weightlifted or done a squat before to get started. It helps you set up a program, and then tells you what lifts to do, how long to rest for, reminds you when it's time for a workout, etc.

Any feedback (or feature requests, or bug reports) is appreciated. You can email me: matt (at) airlocksoftware (dot) com

Thanks!