Automated Progressive Overload for Workouts
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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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Diogo Abreu
With the introduction of progressive overload , I would like to also mention the importance of better tracking for training cycles.
Currently it is very difficult to manage/ track a training cycle due to how the timeline is built and If we simply do progressive overload we will quickly accumulate fatigue and risk injury. So it would be nice to plan our training load using something like a training cycle where we define the length of progressive overload and then introduce a deload phase where we reduce the training load to continue training and stimulate the body, but in a way that enables active recovering.
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Konstantin Ivanov
Diogo AbreuI completely agree with Diogo! Please keep this in mind if you’re going to implement progressive overload!
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Christian
If you integrate this feature, please also have in mind that sometimes the same machines in different gyms have different weight/resistance profiles (one feels heavier than the over). This would be especially important when combined with a feature to add different gyms and their equipment (MacroFactor workout does this well).
As an example: I train at to different gyms over the course of the week. For the same exercise I need to use different weights at the cable machine in both gyms. Would be great if bevel could remember that
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Christian
Please have a look into the way MacroFactor workouts handles progressive overload! Best in class algorithm currently
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Ben Taylor
To this similar vein, being able to set rep ranges for each set as well as track how many reps are completed would make it much easier to track progression, at a minimum!
Leah
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Strength training
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Danny Vervoort
Automatic adjustment of recommended weight with each workout.
Now you have to manually increase the weight.
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David Padgett
Yes if bevel had this it would unbeatable like one of the best if not the best I was using the built with science app but it was too expensive for me it cost more than my gym subscription so I canceled it plus Bevel already has all my data because this is the only I use to start workouts except apple
Leah
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Smart Workout Plan
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Riccardo Bergamaschini
I’d like to suggest adding a Smart Workout Plan feature that automatically adjusts sets, reps, load, and overall volume based on progress, workout history, time since the last session, and the user’s current recovery status.
If I’m improving, Bevel should gradually increase the workload. If I’ve been inactive for a while, recently trained the same muscle groups, or haven’t fully recovered yet, it should automatically reduce the workload and restart from a more appropriate level.
For each exercise, it would be useful to show:
* Personal record
* Last session, with date
* Recommended today
* Completed today
It would also be useful to let users control how “aggressive” the AI should be when adjusting progression:
* Light: reduces workload more easily and increases it slowly
* Medium: balanced behavior
* High: reduces less and increases faster when performance allows
Of course, all adjustments should always remain within realistic and safe limits, avoiding excessive or unsustainable progression.
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Leah
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RPE or RIR
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Craig Schwartz
Only thing keeping me from making the switch to Bevel is lack of RPE. Make it mean something though not just for show. If my reps for an exercise are 8-10 reps and I hit 10 on all sets with an RPE of 8 or less have it automatically add weight for my next workout.
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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.
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