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Training insights for self-directed lifters.
2026-08-30 · 7 min read
NaMiVisa vs MyFitnessPal: Which One Should You Use to Track Your Training?
MyFitnessPal built its name on counting calories, not counting reps — and its own users complain the exercise logging is tedious and incomplete. Here's an honest look at what each app is actually built to do.
2026-08-23 · 7 min read
Gym Journal vs Spreadsheet: Which Should You Use to Track Workouts?
A spreadsheet is free and infinitely flexible — until it isn't. Here's an honest look at what spreadsheets get right for tracking workouts, where they break down, and when a dedicated gym journal is worth switching to.
2026-08-12 · 6 min read
How to Track Progressive Overload (Without Overcomplicating It)
Progressive overload is the one principle that actually drives strength gains — but most lifters track it badly or not at all. Here's how to track it properly, and how to spot when it's stalled.
2026-08-05 · 7 min read
NaMiVisa vs Fitbod: Which Workout Tracker Should You Use?
Fitbod builds you a new AI-generated workout every session based on recovery and equipment — but there's no ongoing free tier, just a 7-day trial before it's $15.99/month. Here's an honest comparison.
2026-07-13 · 7 min read
NaMiVisa vs Jefit: Which Workout Tracker Should You Use?
Jefit has a massive exercise library and an AI-generated training plan — gated behind a $12.99/month Elite plan, with ads on the free tier. Here's an honest comparison, plus where NaMiVisa's own AI plans are headed.
2026-07-08 · 6 min read
NaMiVisa vs Hevy: Which Workout Tracker Should You Use?
Hevy is social and polished. NaMiVisa is private and unrestricted. Here's an honest comparison on free tier limits, privacy, progress tracking, and who each app is actually built for.
2026-07-08 · 6 min read
NaMiVisa vs Strong App: Which Workout Tracker Is Right for You?
Strong is fast and polished. NaMiVisa is private and unrestricted. Here's how they compare on logging, progress tracking, pricing, and who each one is actually built for.
2026-07-08 · 7 min read
Best Free Workout Tracker Apps in 2026 (Ranked)
We compared the most popular free workout tracker apps — Strong, Hevy, FitNotes, and NaMiVisa — on what's actually free, what's paywalled, and which one fits your training style.
2026-07-05 · 5 min read
The Best Free Workout Tracker for Self-Directed Lifters (No Programs Required)
Most fitness apps assume you need a program. If you already know what you're doing, here's the best free workout tracker built for self-directed lifters.
2026-09-16 · 6 min read
NaMiVisa vs FitNotes: Which Free Workout Tracker Should You Use?
FitNotes is genuinely free forever and has a loyal following for exactly that reason. But it's Android-only, hasn't seen meaningful updates in years, and stops at basic exercise history. Here's an honest comparison.