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Creating the best workout log application

My name is Artur and I have been working out for over 10 years already, and during that time I have used countless workout log apps, but eventually no one did stick. They either lacked features, were ugly, or paywalled aggressively features that I needed.

So I decided to create my own workout log application, it’s called Strive.
My mission is to create the best mobile workout application, and remaing the free version fully usable. That means users beaing able to create endless workouts, analyze them properly and get help with progression, everything that working out is about.
Yes, I want to eventually earn money with this app, but the goal is more profound and it is truly my passion.

My app is already used by thousands of users and their reviews speak everything (4.9 average rating).

I have countless features to add and I do this in my free time that is limited, so it will take years to have truly the best application, but even now it is already fully usable and offers more features for free than other apps. Some features you cannot even find in the paid ones! And I have some many awesome ideas I can’t wait to build and share with you.
I’m spending every bit of my free time ot improve the app, as I am also using it daily and I need those features too.
My competition is not that driven, and they are either fitness influencers hiring someone or programmers that do not have a lot of fitnes knowledge.
I’m closing this gap, I have a solid fitness background and I am a senior software developer, and my feedback loop is as short as it can be.
That guarantees the succes, the only question is when.

Follow my blog here or my social media accounts to see my journey and let’s grow together!

Milestones

Strive workout log growth milestones

1st commit – Feb 12, 2022

Quiet release – Jun 07, 2023

100 workouts done – jul 05, 2023

100 workouts in one day – jan 02, 2024

1000 workouts done – jul 05, 2024

1000 workouts in one day – not yet

10000 workouts done – Jan 24, 2024

100.000 workouts done – Oct 23, 2024

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