Automated Progressive Overload for Workouts
planned (soon)
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vincentb
When creating a workout plan, I'd like a feature for automated progression in different ways:
On X Successes:
- Increase repetitions by X within a range of X to X reps. Once this rep range is completed, increase the weight by X kg.
Example: Every time I successfully complete my set of 10 kg x 4 sets x 8 curls, increase by 1 rep within an 8-10 rep range.
So next time I'd do 10 kg x 4 sets x 9 curls, then 10 kg x 4 sets x 10).
After completing this cycle, I would then move to 12 kg x 4 sets x 8 reps, etc.
On X Failures:
- Apply the same system (decrease repetitions or decrease weight).
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Ethan McDonald
I’d love a feature where Bevel automatically adjusts the target weights in saved workout routines based on performance from the previous workout. For example, if my routine calls for 3 sets of 10 reps at 70 lb and I complete all sets comfortably or exceed the target reps, Bevel could recommend or automatically increase the weight for that exercise the next time I perform the routine. If I fail to reach the target reps, it could keep the weight the same or recommend lowering it. Ideally, the progression could use completed reps, weight, RPE/RIR, and previous workout history to determine the next target. It would be great to have the option to either automatically apply the changes or review and approve the AI recommendations before the next workout.
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Darius Balica
Strength Builder already stores my last weight and reps, but it doesn’t tell me what to do next. I still decide the progression myself every session.
Ask: when I open an exercise, show a progression cue based on last session’s performance against that exercise’s target rep range.
Logic (double progression, same as the BWS+ app):
• Hit the top of the rep range on all working sets → suggest increasing load, with the suggested increment shown
• Inside the range → suggest adding 1 to 2 reps at the same load
• Below the bottom → keep the load, repeat
What matters for it to be usable:
• Configurable increment per exercise. Dumbbells jump 2 kg, cable stacks jump 5 kg, a fixed 2.5 kg default is useless for half the gym.
• Show last session’s actual numbers next to the cue, on watch too, not just phone.
• It’s a suggestion I accept with one tap, not an automatic overwrite of my template.
• External load exercises only for v1. Bodyweight can wait.
• Gate the suggestion on Recovery and Strain. If recovery is low, hold the load instead of pushing it. Hevy and BWS+ can’t do this because they don’t have the data. Bevel does. That’s the version of this feature nobody else can ship.
Leah
Merged in a post:
AI update current workouts
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Jacob Bengtsson
Please let the AI update my current workouts without creating completely new ones. If i just want it to automatically update my weights to hit progressive overload etc. Right now when I tell it to change my workout it just creates a brand new one
Leah
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Progressive overload for weight in workouts
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Christian
Add a feature to calculate a slight progressive overload in workouts based on the last tracked workouts. macrofactor workouts has this feature and it works neatly. This is what is currently hindering me from using bevel for workouts
John Hupfer
This would make Bevel unbeatable IMO. Smaller exercise library and some functionality like this are holding it back.
Leah
Merged in a post:
Autofill weight, sets, reps for strength trainer
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John Moore
I use Fitbod as my main training app as I am far enough in my gym journey to know what exercises I want to do, I just need help with progressive overload.
I would love for Bevel to add this feature like Fitbod has where it can update weight, reps, and sets to keep you progressively overloading.
I attached a screenshot of what I am talking about, but basically the way I use Fitbod is, I build my own workout for the day, and then I let Fitbod automatically generate weight, reps, and sets based on my current progress. Having this in Bevel would be amazing!!
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Leah
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Progressive weight training templates
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Corbin Barrett
Using templates in the form they are in today, I am doing the same workout with the same weight every week. I would like for it to at a MINIMUM consider what weight I used last time I did an exercise or template. Even better if it can consider my battery and recommend RAISING the weight.
I do not improve unless I know what I did last week and currently the only way to do that is to go into a template AFTER my workout and edit it to what I did this week.
Leah
Hi Corbin Barrett If you are using the same template, at the end of the workout you can save your last weights used. Look for the Update Template button at the end of your workout. You can read more here: https://help.bevel.health/en/articles/11244225. I will add progressive templates to the feedback board.
Amanda
updated the status to
planned (soon)
Leah
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Add Motra like features
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Gert Post
Hi Bevel team,
I really enjoy the app, especially the clean design and logging experience. However, after comparing it with newer training apps like Motra, I see a clear opportunity for Bevel to evolve from a tracking tool into a true performance platform.
Here are the key features I’d love to see:
- Adaptive training intelligence
- Automatically adjust workouts based on previous performance (reps, RPE, missed targets)
- Suggest next-session weights instead of relying on manual progression
- Built-in progressive overload system
- Smart weight and volume increases over time
- Option to choose progression style (linear, wave, autoregulated)
- AI-generated training plans
- Plans tailored to goals (strength, hypertrophy, recomposition)
- Ability to evolve dynamically instead of static templates
- Deeper performance analytics
- Trend analysis (strength curves, fatigue, plateaus)
- Benchmarking vs past performance, not just raw data
- Smarter exercise handling
- Faster logging via prediction or auto-fill
- Recognition of common patterns (e.g. repeated sessions)
Right now Bevel is excellent for tracking, but adding these features would make it a true training partner that actively drives progress.
If you can bring even part of this into the product, it would significantly increase long-term user value.
Thanks for considering this.
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