Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to my records when I get a new iPhone?
Your records are stored only on this iPhone. When you restore your new iPhone from a backup (an iCloud backup or a backup on your computer), your records come along too. To be safe, you can also save a file with Settings > Export CSV, then load it on your new iPhone with Settings > Import CSV.
Can I bring over my history from another app?
Yes. You can import CSV files exported from Strong and Hevy as they are (Settings > Import CSV). Exercises are matched by name to Gym Note's built-in exercises, such as Bench Press and Squat, and any that aren't found are created as custom exercises. Workouts with the same date and time aren't imported twice.
Can I use pounds (lb)?
Yes. Go to Settings > Weight Unit and choose Kilograms (kg) or Pounds (lb). The default matches your region, so it's lb in the US. Your records are always saved in kg, and only the unit you see and enter changes, so you can switch back and forth without affecting your data. In lb, the Plate Calculator starts with a 45 lb bar and 45, 35, 25, 10, 5 and 2.5 lb plates, and you can change the bar and the plates you have. It remembers your bar and plates separately for kg and lb.
The rest timer doesn't show on my Lock Screen
Make sure Live Activities is turned on in the Settings app > Gym Note, and that Show on Lock Screen & Dynamic Island is turned on in the app's Settings.
I'm not getting a notification when my rest is over
Allow notifications in the Settings app > Notifications > Gym Note. Rest notifications are sent as Time Sensitive notifications so they can get through even while a Focus is on.
How is the estimated 1RM calculated?
Gym Note uses the Epley formula: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30). For a single rep, it's simply the weight. Sets of more than 12 reps are less accurate. Warm-up sets aren't counted.
How does Next Target (suggested weight) work?
It uses double progression. If you hit the top of your rep range on every set at your heaviest weight last time, it suggests adding one increment next time. If you didn't, it suggests staying at the same weight and adding one rep at a time. If you miss the bottom of the rep range three times in a row at the same weight, it suggests dropping about 10% and building back up. You can change the rep range and increment for each exercise.
How do I use Plus on another iPhone or my family's iPhones?
Sign in with the same Apple Account and tap Restore Purchases on the Plus screen. Family Sharing is also supported.
Contact
For bug reports or feature requests, email contact@stack-works.dev. It helps if you include the app version (shown at the bottom of Settings), your iPhone model and your iOS version.