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🚀 LATEST

Version 2.21.10

Smarter Weight Prescriptions Accessory and variation lifts are now programmed from their own strength ratios, GZCLP carries your working weights forward between sessions, and the exercise library has grown by more than 20 movements.

🏋️ Programming & Weight Selection

  • Accessory Weight Accuracy — Accessory and variation lifts — goblet squats, leg press, dumbbell work — are now prescribed from their own strength ratio to your main lifts rather than a percentage of your competition max
  • Bodyweight Movements — Push-ups, pull-ups and similar movements are now programmed as bodyweight rather than carrying a loaded target
  • Consistent Suggestions — Weight suggestions for a given exercise now stay consistent from one app launch to the next

📈 GZCLP Progression

  • Working Weights Carry Forward — Successful sessions now raise your stored working weight, so each session builds on the last instead of restarting from your starting load
  • Deload Handling — Deload weeks are applied on top of your working weight and no longer affect the progress you have banked

📋 Exercise Library

  • 20+ New Exercises — Box squats, Anderson squats, rack pulls, trap bar deadlifts, pin press, sissy squats, glute-ham raises and more, each with full muscle group, rest time and equipment data
  • Smarter Swaps — Exercise substitutions and coach suggestions now draw only from movements that exist in the app, so every recommendation is one you can actually select

⚙️ General

  • Subscription Access — Resolved an issue where the subscription screen could appear for people who already had access
  • Legal Links — Privacy Policy and Terms of Service links now point to the same, current pages throughout the app
  • Performance & Stability — Ongoing reliability improvements

Version 2.21.9

Stability & Accuracy A broad reliability pass across workouts, analytics and onboarding, with more precise weight handling throughout.

💪 Workouts

  • Resuming a Workout — Improved reliability when reopening a paused workout, including sessions where you added extra sets
  • Elapsed Time & Rest Timer — Resuming a paused workout now keeps your original elapsed time and clears any stale rest countdown
  • Indicator Sets — Your top single now adjusts the rest of the session as intended
  • Half-Kilo Precision — Targets such as 62.5 kg and 2.5 lb increments are now shown and logged exactly
  • Personal Records — Your workout summary reliably shows the records you set, and single-set volume records are recorded accurately

📊 Analytics & Data

  • Real Training Data — Progress charts, weekly volume, intensity and tonnage now reflect your own logged sessions
  • Body Weight Logging — Body weight entries on the Today tab now save reliably

⚙️ Setup & Program Generation

  • Unit Preference — Onboarding now remembers your kg/lb choice and applies it throughout the app
  • Program Accuracy — Later training blocks now use the correct week within the block for RPE and training max progression
  • Velocity Tracking — Improved bar speed accuracy and camera handling

Version 2.21.7

Diagnostics & Reliability Improved crash reporting so issues are caught and resolved faster, plus expanded automated test coverage.

🛡️ Reliability

  • Crash Reporting — Crash reporting and symbol upload now work end to end, so problems surface quickly
  • Regression Coverage — Expanded automated tests protecting weight prediction and program generation

Version 2.21.6

Subscription Onboarding & Grace Period! New users get a smooth 14-day trial onboarding flow, existing subscribers are no longer incorrectly locked out, and App Store compliance is handled automatically.

💳 Subscription & Onboarding

  • New User Grace Period — Brand-new users get a 14-day grace period during onboarding before the subscription paywall activates
  • Subscription Gate Fix — Existing active subscribers no longer incorrectly locked out after the subscription update
  • App Review Compliance — Automated export compliance submission for seamless App Store review processes
  • UI Test Coverage — Comprehensive automated tests covering the full subscription onboarding flow

Version 2.21.5

Trial Reliability & Subscription Polish! Store-managed trials replace client-side logic for consistent behavior across all devices and reinstalls, plus trial reminder notifications so you're never caught off guard.

Subscription & Trial

  • Store-Managed Trials — Trial logic now handled by the App Store/Google Play for reliable behavior across all devices and reinstalls
  • Trial Reminder Notifications — Automatic reminders 4 days and 2 days before your trial ends
  • View Plans Navigation — Direct link from paywall to subscription management via "View Plans" button
  • Subscription Plan Labels — Improved layout and clarity for plan comparison
🎉 NEW PLATFORM

Android Launch!

MyPowerliftingCoach is Now on Android! Every feature, every sport, every program — the full coaching experience is now on Google Play with a 14-day free trial.

Full Feature Parity with iOS

  • All 4 Sports — Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman, and Calisthenics with full feature parity to iOS
  • All 8+ Program Templates — GZCLP, 5/3/1, Conjugate (Westside Barbell), SSPT Deadlift, and more — same proven programming engine as iOS
  • Camera Velocity Tracking — ArUco marker detection + optical flow fallback for hardware-free velocity-based training on Android
  • Equipment Template Picker — Select your available equipment; the app adapts your session exercises in real-time
  • Google Play Billing — 14-day free trial, then $14.99/month or $128/year — same pricing as iOS
Get it on Google Play
🔧 HOTFIX

Versions 2.21.1 – 2.21.2

Firebase Integration & Critical Android Fix! Real-time crash reporting, performance monitoring, and revenue analytics — plus an emergency patch for a database migration crash on Android.

Firebase & Analytics

  • Firebase Crashlytics — Real-time crash reporting so issues are caught and fixed faster
  • Firebase Performance Monitoring — App startup and screen load time tracking to keep performance sharp
  • Revenue Analytics — Subscription conversion funnel tracking for better understanding of user journeys
  • Critical Android Hotfix (v2.21.2) — Fixed a database migration crash affecting Android users upgrading from earlier builds

Version 2.21.0

Equipment Template Picker & Velocity Improvements! Live exercise substitution based on your available equipment, velocity tracking data validation, and weight prediction parity across all templates on iOS and Android.

Equipment & Training

  • Equipment Template Picker (iOS) — Select your available equipment on the Today screen; exercises swap automatically to match
  • Live Exercise Substitution — Equipment changes take effect at session time — no need to regenerate your program
  • Velocity Data Validation — Improved data integrity checks prevent corrupt velocity recordings
  • Lock Screen Prevention — Screen stays on during active velocity tracking sessions
  • Weight Prediction Parity — Fixed 4 weight prediction bugs across all templates for consistent suggestions on iOS and Android

Version 2.20.0

Analytics, Android Readiness & Privacy! Comprehensive Firebase Analytics, Android 16 KB page size compliance for Google Play, and privacy-focused removal of unnecessary health data integrations.

Analytics & Platform

  • Firebase Analytics — Comprehensive workout, program generation, and onboarding event tracking to improve your experience
  • Android 16 KB Page Size — Compliance with Google Play's memory alignment requirement (effective November 2025)
  • OpenCV 4.12 — Updated computer vision library with 16 KB page size support for velocity tracking on Android
  • Privacy Improvement — Removed unnecessary health data integrations; the app only requests permissions it actually uses

Versions 2.15 – 2.19

AI Coaching, Template Refinements & Stability! Iterative improvements to AI coaching verbal feedback, Conjugate and 5/3/1 template accuracy, and various crash fixes throughout the app.

Improvements & Bug Fixes

  • AI Coaching Verbal Feedback — Improved real-time coaching cues for set quality, fatigue management, and technique
  • Conjugate Method Refinements — Max Effort and Dynamic Effort day accuracy improvements based on Westside Barbell methodology
  • 5/3/1 Additional Variants — Expanded template support with additional Joker set and FSL configurations
  • Crash Fixes & Performance — Various stability improvements and memory usage reductions

Version 2.14.6

Camera-Based Velocity Tracking + Smart Injury Management! Revolutionary phone-camera velocity tracking brings VBT to everyone, plus intelligent wellness-to-injury integration for safer training.

📸 Camera-Based Velocity Tracking (VBT)

Industry-first: No expensive hardware required. Just your iPhone camera.

  • Automatic Plate Detection — Advanced Vision framework AI detects weight plates in real-time using your phone camera (no special plates or sensors needed)
  • Real-Time Velocity Meter — Live bar speed display in meters per second (m/s) with color-coded velocity zones
  • Bar Path Visualization — Colored trajectory lines for each rep showing the exact bar path, helping identify technique flaws
  • Rep-by-Rep Tracking — Automatic rep counting via direction change detection with individual velocity per rep
  • Velocity Zones — Visual feedback for Speed (>1.0 m/s), Power (0.75-1.0), Strength (0.5-0.75), and Max Effort (<0.5) zones
  • 60fps Support — High frame rate capture for more accurate velocity measurements
  • Camera Stability Detection — Smart detection ensures your phone is stable before tracking begins

🩹 Intelligent Wellness & Injury Management

  • Wellness-to-Injury Bridge — When you report joint pain in your daily wellness check, you can now specify exactly which body part hurts and the severity
  • Smart Weight Reduction — Pain-based weight adjustments (5-20% based on severity) automatically applied to affected exercises only
  • User Choice in Adaptations — Choose how to handle pain: continue as planned, reduce intensity, swap exercises, or skip affected movements
  • Transparent Adjustments — Clear orange "bandage" indicator shows when and why weight was reduced during workouts
  • Joint-Specific Mapping — Lower back pain → squat/deadlift reduction; Shoulder pain → pressing reduction; etc.

Code Quality & Performance

  • ~470 Lines Removed — Removed unused detection methods from PlateDetector for faster compilation and smaller app size
  • Memory Leak Fixed — Fixed NotificationCenter observer leak in video playback
  • Shared Formatters — Consolidated duplicate formatting code across the app

Bug Fixes

  • Velocity Tracker Sensitivity — Fixed plate detection going green immediately with sustained detection (5 consecutive frames required)
  • Velocity Meter Bouncing — Added dead zone threshold to prevent micro-movements from causing noise
  • Video Playback — Fixed velocity playback view not working after recording
  • RPE Display for Percentage Programs — Conjugate DE and other percentage-based programs now correctly show "@ 50% 1RM" instead of "@ RPE 8.0"

Version 2.14.1

Conjugate Method Polish! Refined percentage-based weight calculations for Dynamic Effort days and improved the workout experience for Westside Barbell training.

Bug Fixes & Improvements

  • Percentage-Based Weight Display — Dynamic Effort days now properly show calculated weight targets based on your 1RM and the prescribed percentage (50-60%)
  • Pure Percentage Training — Conjugate DE work no longer shows RPE targets, staying true to the Westside methodology of percentage-based speed work
  • App Preview Video — New App Store preview video showcasing the app's features
MAJOR UPDATE

Version 2.14.0

Conjugate Method (Westside Barbell) + Training Day Preferences! The legendary powerlifting system used by the world's strongest athletes is now available in MyLiftingCoach, plus complete control over your training schedule.

Conjugate Method (Westside Barbell)

  • Complete 4-Week Periodization — Authentic Westside-style conjugate template with Max Effort, Dynamic Effort, and Repetition Method days
  • Max Effort Days — Work up to heavy singles on rotating squat and deadlift variations. New variation each week to prevent accommodation
  • Dynamic Effort Speed Work — 50-60% percentage-based training for explosive power development with accommodating resistance support
  • Repetition Method — Hypertrophy-focused accessory work to build muscle and address weak points
  • Automatic Exercise Rotation — The app automatically rotates through squat, deadlift, and bench variations to prevent accommodation

Training Day Preferences

  • Select Your Training Days — Choose exactly which days of the week you want to train
  • Weekday Picker — New visual day picker in onboarding and program regeneration
  • Optimized Scheduling — Workouts automatically scheduled based on your availability
  • Easy Adjustments — Change your training days anytime from Profile settings

UX Improvements

  • Imperial Units Default — New users now default to pounds (lbs) for a better US experience
  • Improved Calisthenics Icons — Better visual icons for bodyweight exercises
  • Day Arrangement Shuffle — Easily rearrange your training days from the Today view

Version 2.11.0

5/3/1 Template + Dumbbell Exercises! Jim Wendler's legendary 5/3/1 program template plus expanded dumbbell exercise options for home gym and commercial gym users.

5/3/1 Program Template

  • Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 — The proven periodization program used by millions of lifters worldwide
  • Built-in Deload Weeks — Automatic deload scheduling following the classic 5/3/1 protocol
  • Training Max Progression — Automatic training max adjustments as you progress

Dumbbell Exercise Expansion

  • More Dumbbell Options — Expanded dumbbell exercise database for home gym and hotel workouts
  • Smart Substitutions — The AI coach suggests dumbbell alternatives when barbell equipment isn't available

Version 2.10.1

UX Improvements

  • Conjugate Training Day Sync — Better synchronization of Conjugate Method training days with your schedule
  • Volume Tracking Display — Improved volume tracking visualization throughout the app
  • Template Program Display — Fixed template program display issues

Version 2.10.0

SSPT Deadlift Template! Sport-Specific Physical Training template for deadlift specialization, plus single lift prioritization renamed for clarity.

SSPT Deadlift Template

  • Deadlift Specialization — Focused template for lifters wanting to prioritize their deadlift
  • Single Lift Prioritization — Renamed for clearer understanding of the training goal

Version 2.9.0

GZCLP Program Templates! Cody Lefever's popular GZCLP linear progression program, perfect for beginner to intermediate lifters looking for structured gains.

GZCLP Program

  • Tier 1 (T1) Lifts — Heavy compound movements at 85-100% intensity for strength development
  • Tier 2 (T2) Lifts — Moderate intensity compound movements for volume and technique
  • Tier 3 (T3) Accessories — Higher rep accessory work for hypertrophy and weak point development
  • Automatic Progression — Built-in progression scheme following GZCLP methodology

Volume Wellness Integration

  • HealthKit Volume Sync — Training volume now syncs with Apple Health for comprehensive fitness tracking
  • Wellness-Aware Programming — Volume adjustments based on your wellness check-in data

Version 2.7.4

Bug Fixes & Code Quality

  • Stability Improvements — Various bug fixes and performance optimizations
  • Code Quality — Internal code improvements for better maintainability

Version 2.7.0

AI Coach Upgrades + Verbal Feedback! Enhanced real-time coaching with text-to-speech feedback during workouts. The AI coach now understands your active workout context and provides smarter RPE-based guidance.

Verbal Feedback (Text-to-Speech)

  • Spoken Coaching — AI coach explanations can now be spoken aloud during your workout. Perfect for hands-free training when you can't look at your phone
  • Voice Selection — Choose from Apple's available voices including enhanced/premium options. Preview voices before selecting
  • Profile Toggle — Enable/disable verbal feedback from your profile settings. Disabled by default for a non-intrusive experience

Smarter AI Context

  • Active Workout Awareness — AI coach now correctly understands which workout you're currently doing, even if it's not "today's" scheduled workout
  • Prescription Details — AI coach now sees your full exercise prescription including tempo, pauses, RPE ranges, and percentage of 1RM
  • Most Recent Set Tracking — When you ask "how was my last set?", the AI knows exactly which set you just completed

Enhanced RPE 10 Handling

  • Critical Severity — Maximal effort sets (RPE 10) now trigger "critical" severity warnings with extra weight reductions to protect your recovery
  • Consecutive RPE 10 Tracking — Back-to-back maximal efforts receive progressively stronger warnings about the impact on training planning
  • Undershoot Detection — If you consistently log RPE 1+ below target, the AI coach encourages more aggressive weight selection

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed "No Workout Scheduled" — AI coach no longer shows "no workout scheduled" when you're actively in a workout session
  • Weight Unit Display — Today view now correctly uses your preferred weight unit (kg/lbs) instead of hardcoded kg
  • AI Bubble Trigger — Weight adjustment suggestions now reliably appear after completing each set

Version 2.6.0

On-Device AI Coach + Greasing the Groove! Get personalized coaching powered by Apple Intelligence, plus the legendary GTG method for calisthenics skill mastery. All processing stays on your device for complete privacy.

On-Device AI Coaching (iOS 26+)

  • Personal AI Coach — Ask questions about your training, get technique tips, understand why your program was designed the way it was. Powered by Apple Intelligence's Foundation Models
  • Context-Aware Responses — The AI understands your program, training history, goals, weak points, and current workout. It knows WHY your program was designed this way
  • Sport-Specific Knowledge — Expert advice for powerlifting, bodybuilding, strongman, AND calisthenics. Each sport has specialized coaching context
  • Complete Privacy — All AI processing happens entirely on your device. Your training data never leaves your phone. No cloud APIs, no subscriptions for AI features

Greasing the Groove (Calisthenics)

  • GTG Training Goal — New training goal specifically for the Greasing the Groove method. Build strength through frequent submaximal practice
  • 1+ Hour Rest Timers — GTG requires long rest periods between mini-sessions. Special rest timer display shows hours:minutes format
  • Rest Notifications — Get notified when your rest period is complete. Leave the app and go about your day — we'll remind you when it's time for your next set
  • GTG Info View — Full explanation of the GTG methodology, key principles (50% max reps, 1-2+ hour rest), and tips for success

Calisthenics Enhancements

  • Baseline Questions — New onboarding step for calisthenics athletes. Enter your max push-ups, pull-ups, dips, and bodyweight squats for properly scaled programs
  • True "Build Your Own" — For calisthenics, the DIY Template goal now generates zero exercises. You have complete freedom to add your own movements
  • Skill Level Filtering — Advanced exercises like Handstand Push-Ups and Pistol Squats only appear for athletes with appropriate experience

UI Improvements

  • Simplified Experience Selection — Compact 2x3 grid layout for experience level selection that fits on one screen
  • GTG Banner — Quick-access banner in Today and Workout views showing GTG methodology tips

Version 2.5.0

Smart Deload System! Data-driven deload recommendations that learn from your training history. The app now detects fatigue patterns and recommends personalized recovery strategies based on what works best for YOU.

Intelligent Deload Detection

  • Two-Week Volume Drop Rule — Research-based fatigue detection. When your training volume drops for two consecutive weeks, the app recognizes accumulated fatigue and suggests a deload
  • Wellness Pattern Analysis — Tracks consecutive negative wellness days. 3+ days of poor sleep, low energy, or declining motivation triggers recovery recommendations
  • E1RM Trend Monitoring — Detects strength decline patterns that indicate overtraining before burnout occurs

Personalized Recommendations

  • Learn From Your History — The app tracks effectiveness of each deload and learns which types work best for you. Even a single deload provides useful data!
  • Five Deload Types — Volume reduction (40-60% less sets), Intensity reduction (20-30% lighter weight), Frequency reduction (fewer sessions), Combined, or Active recovery
  • Psychology-Based Defaults — Initial recommendations match your training psychology. Neurotic lifters get volume reduction to maintain patterns; relaxed lifters get intensity reduction
  • Effectiveness Scoring — Each deload gets a 0-100 score based on volume recovery, strength improvement, and wellness bounce-back

Flexible Configuration

  • Four Trigger Modes — Fixed schedule (every N weeks), Data-Informed (suggestions you approve), Fully Automatic (auto-schedules deloads), or Manual Only
  • Sensitivity Controls — Adjust how sensitive fatigue detection is. Set minimum weeks between deloads and maximum weeks without one
  • Always Optional — Every recommendation is a suggestion. You always have full control over your training

Deload History Tracking

  • Pre/Post Metrics — Records your volume, estimated 1RMs, and wellness scores before and after each deload
  • Deload Settings — New settings page in Profile to configure your deload preferences and view history

Version 2.4.2

Bug Fixes

  • RPE Calculator Unit Fix — Fixed weight display showing kg values labeled as lbs. Now properly converts weights for users who prefer pounds
  • Dual Unit Display — RPE calculator now shows both kg and lbs for all weight estimates, making it easy to load plates in either unit system
  • Equipment Template Selection — Fixed Equipment Template Picker not highlighting your selected gym type (Powerlifting Gym was showing as Commercial Gym)
  • HealthKit Import — Fixed onboarding HealthKit import not fetching user data. Now properly requests authorization and imports body weight, height, age, and gender

Version 2.4.1

Performance Improvements

  • Faster RPE Input — Significantly reduced lag when entering RPE values during workouts through PR cache preloading
  • Optimized PR Checking — PR detection now uses cached data instead of database queries during workout flow

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed DIY Template goal not showing in regenerate program view
  • Fixed data reset crash in profile settings
  • Fixed onboarding competition date — now optional with toggle
  • Removed unused goal lift text boxes from onboarding

UI Improvements

  • New Data Reset View — Safe restart and full reset options with clear explanations
  • Cleaner Onboarding — Simplified flow matching regenerate program experience
🎉 MAJOR UPDATE

Version 2.4.0

Historical Data, Personal Records & Wellness Integration! Track your lifetime PRs, review program history, and integrate daily wellness check-ins for smarter training.

Personal Records System

  • PR Celebration Overlay — Beautiful trophy animation when you hit a new personal record during workouts
  • PR Predictions — See when you're close to a potential PR before you lift based on your training history
  • PR Management — Delete individual PRs if entered incorrectly, with automatic cache invalidation

Program History & Archives

  • Program Archive — View your completed programs with detailed statistics including weeks completed, total volume, and strength gains
  • Archive Dialog — When regenerating a program, choose to archive or discard your current program with a clear preview

Daily Wellness Check-In

  • Wellness Tracking — Log sleep quality, stress levels, soreness, and motivation before each workout
  • Optional Feature — Enable/disable in profile settings based on your preference

UX Improvements

  • Workout Summary View — Beautiful post-workout summary showing duration, volume breakdown, sets completed, and PRs achieved
  • Exercise Substitution Toolbar — Quick access to swap exercises and open the RPE calculator from the workout view
  • DIY Template Goal — New training goal for complete freedom to build your own periodization

Version 2.3.0

Major Feature: Personal Records & Training History

Track your lifetime PRs, celebrate achievements in real-time, and never lose your training history again!

  • Real-Time PR Detection — The app automatically detects when you hit a new personal record during your workout and shows a celebratory overlay with trophy animation
  • Multiple PR Types — Track Rep PRs (1RM, 2RM, 3RM), RPE PRs (best weight at each RPE level), and Volume PRs all in one place
  • Post-Workout Summary — Beautiful summary screen after each workout showing duration, volume breakdown by lift, sets completed, and all PRs achieved
  • Personal Records View — Browse all your lifetime PRs in the Analytics tab, filter by lift (Squat/Bench/Deadlift/Accessories) and category (Rep/RPE/Volume)
  • Program History — View archived programs with detailed stats including weeks completed, total workouts, volume breakdown, and strength gains
  • Smart Program Regeneration — When regenerating a program, choose to save your current progress to history or discard it. PRs are always preserved!
  • Delete Program History — Remove archived programs from your history with options to keep or delete associated workout data

Analytics Navigation

  • Hamburger Menu — New navigation menu in the Analytics tab to quickly switch between Overview, Personal Records, and Program History
  • Improvement Tracking — See exactly how much you improved on each PR with percentage gains displayed

Performance

  • Optimized PR Detection — In-memory caching reduces database queries during workouts for lightning-fast PR checking
  • CloudKit Sync — All PR and history data syncs across your devices via iCloud

Version 2.2.5

New Features

  • Enhanced Today View — See your training day role (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary) directly in the Today tab for better workout planning
  • Week Phase Information — The Today view now shows your current week's phase (Hypertrophy, Strength, Peaking, Deload) so you always know where you are in your program

Improvements

  • Better Day Role Visibility — Day roles are now color-coded throughout the app: Primary (red), Secondary (orange), Tertiary (green)
  • Cleaner Workout Interface — Improved spacing and layout in the active workout view

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed keyboard not dismissing when tapping outside text fields in the active workout view
  • Various stability improvements and performance optimizations

Version 2.2.2

New Features

  • Calisthenics Sport Mode — New training sport option! Get bodyweight-focused programs with exercises like push-ups, pull-ups, dips, and more. No weights required
  • Bands & Chains Logging — Track accommodating resistance! Log which band colors and chain weights you used for each set. Includes Rogue Monster Band color presets with resistance values
  • Custom Band Colors — Create your own band color profiles with custom names and resistance values to match your specific bands
  • Make-Up Sets — When you miss reps on a working set, the app now offers to add a "make-up set" to recover the missed volume. Fully customizable in your profile settings
  • Rep Preference Setting — New profile option to bias rep counts within each block type: Low Rep (heavier weights, fewer reps per set), Balanced, or High Rep (lighter weights, more reps per set)
  • No Kettlebells Equipment Option — New equipment limitation setting to filter out kettlebell exercises from your program
  • Bodyweight Bulgarian Split Squat — New exercise variant for calisthenics and home gym users
  • Training Preferences Section — Reorganized profile with a dedicated section for all your training preferences in one place

Calisthenics Improvements

  • Bodyweight Exercise Detection — Bodyweight exercises no longer ask for weight input during workouts
  • Smarter Exercise Filtering — Kettlebell, machine, and cable exercises properly excluded from calisthenics programs

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Workout Preview showing incorrect estimated weights — now properly uses your e1RM from your profile
  • Fixed T-bar Row not appearing when equipment filter is enabled
  • Fixed Hip Thrust incorrectly suggesting weights for calisthenics users
  • Fixed duplicate Picker tags causing crashes on iOS Simulator

Version 2.1

New Features

  • Kilograms & Pounds Toggle — Easily switch between kg and lbs units anywhere in the app with a new toggle on the main screen
  • Enhanced Plate Calculator — Improved plate math display with metric and imperial support, better visibility of plate breakdown

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed program generation for Bodybuilding mode goals
  • Fixed App Store rating link in the app
  • Improved data stability and crash recovery
  • Various performance improvements and stability fixes
🎉 MAJOR UPDATE

Version 2.0

MyLiftingCoach is now a multi-sport app! Train for Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, OR Strongman — all with the same intelligent programming you love.

🏋️ Bodybuilding Mode (NEW)

  • Show Prep — 16-week periodized contest preparation with automatic peaking
  • Off-Season & Lean Bulk — Maximize muscle growth in your off-season
  • Cutting Phases — Preserve muscle while losing fat
  • All Divisions Supported — Men's Physique, Classic Physique, Open Bodybuilding, Bikini, Figure, Wellness, Women's Physique, and more
  • Show Date Tracking — Set your show date for automatic countdown and phase adjustments

💪 Strongman Mode (NEW)

  • 30+ Events — Atlas stones, log press, axle press, farmer's walks, yoke, car deadlift, keg tosses, and many more
  • Train With Regular Gym Equipment — Don't have specialty equipment? We substitute with standard barbells, dumbbells, and machines
  • Event-Specific Prep — Select your competition events and get targeted training
  • Base Strength Building — Build the foundation with squat, bench, deadlift, and overhead press

🎯 New Training Goals

  • Off-Season — Build muscle and strength without a competition deadline
  • Cut — Calorie-deficit optimized training to preserve muscle
  • Lean Bulk — Controlled surplus for maximum muscle, minimal fat
  • Show Prep — Contest prep for bodybuilding shows
  • Event Prep — Strongman competition preparation

Version 1.0.29

New Features

  • Specialty Equipment Support - Full support for slingshot, chains, bands, boards, block pulls, and equipped lifting gear (single-ply & multi-ply)
  • Programming Insights - Tap the 💡 icon in week details to understand WHY your program makes specific decisions (RPE targets, volume strategy, training max adjustments)
  • Enhanced Calendar View - Redesigned with block-grouped layout, circular progress indicators, and horizontal scrolling weeks

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed gray screen issue when tapping on program sections

Version 1.0.28

New Features

  • Plate Calculator - Visual plate math for every barbell exercise with user-configurable available plates
  • Plate Math Tooltip - Quick plate breakdown shown during workouts that updates as you complete sets

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed plate calculator showing "2" instead of "2.5" for fractional plates
  • Fixed plate math tooltip not updating after set completion

Version 1.0.27

New Features

  • User Plate Settings - Configure which plates you have available in your gym
  • Custom Barbell Weight - Set your barbell weight for accurate plate calculations

Version 1.0.26

Improvements

  • Improved CI/CD pipeline stability
  • Fixed Xcode Cloud test reliability issues
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