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Hevy – #1 Workout Tracker & Planner Gym Log App

FEATURE

Log & Track Workouts

With its numerous features, Hevy allows you to build improvised workouts, use routines, and adjust all the training variables. Learn how to log and track workouts effortlessly and why you will never need a physical workout log again.

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the featured image displaying previous values for an exercise logged in Hevy

1. Build & Use Routines

A routine is a workout template you can create once and reuse to log workouts instead of building them from scratch every time. You can create folders to organize your routines.

To create a routine, navigate to the Workout tab and tap New Routine. Select the folder if you have more than one.

a look at the ability to create a routine in the Hevy app with an option to store it in a specific folder

Then, add the details:

  • Name
  • Individual exercises
  • Number of sets per movement
  • Type of sets
  • Load and reps (or rep range) or duration for each set
  • Automatic rest periods for each exercise
a look at some features available for adjusting training details while creating routines in Hevy

You can also reorder, replace, and remove exercises, pair them in supersets, and add warm-up sets. We’ll explore these options below.

individual exercise options, including creating supersets, available in the Hevy app

There’s also an option to write a custom note for any exercise to serve as a tip or reminder during training––for example, “Pause for two seconds at the bottom of each rep.”

an overview of the individual exercise notes users can write when building routines in Hevy

Once done, save the routine to your library for later use.

How to Use a Hevy Routine

Navigate to the Workout tab and explore the section under Routines. Tap Start Routine on the one you want to use. 

A stopwatch tracks the session’s duration. You can mark sets as complete, adjust any of the training variables, and save the completed workout to your profile.

an overview of saved routines and using one to log a live gym workout in Hevy

Tap the stopwatch to reveal additional options: change the session’s duration, start date, and time, or pause/restart the workout timer.

Read more about routines and folders here.

2. Start Empty Workouts

Navigate to the Workout tab and select + Start Empty Workout at the top. This allows you to build an improvised session from scratch, be it a workout at a new gym, a session at home or on the road, or something else.

The stopwatch on the top left tracks the duration. Next to it, you can monitor the number of sets you’ve completed and your volume load.

an overview of the option to start an empty workout and how the next screen appears in the Hevy app

Add exercises from the library, add sets (and mark them by type), add a weight target for each set, log your reps or duration for each set, and mark sets as completed to start the automatic rest timer.

additional exercise options, a set marked as complete, and the automatic rest timer inside Hevy

Once you’re done, tap Finish on the top right, overview and adjust some details (more on that below), upload photos and a video (optional), and save the session to your profile.

a look at a completed Hevy workout along with options to upload media, write a workout note, see an overview, and save it to your profile

Read more about starting empty workouts on Hevy.

3. Add Exercises & Adjust Training Variables

Whether building a routine or logging a live workout, you can add exercises from Hevy’s library by scrolling to the bottom and tapping the blue + Add Exercise button. Use the search bar and filters to find the movements you want––this includes custom exercises you’ve created.

an overview of the ability to add exercises to Hevy routines and live workouts from the library

Once you add a movement, you can include all the training details you want:

  • Write a custom note for any exercise. Notes you write while you build a routine are shown each time you use the routine in the future. In contrast, an exercise note you write while you log a live session is only shown for that workout. Learn about notes and how to use them here.
a look at routine and workout exercise notes and how they appear when examining a saved workout in Hevy
  • Adjust the rest timer. Select a rest timer for each movement, which triggers when you mark a set for that exercise as complete. You can also set a default rest timer in the settings (Profile tab > gear icon on the top right > Workouts > Default Rest Timer) or turn it off for some or all exercises. Learn more about the automatic rest timer.
three settings options on three movements displayed for the Hevy rest timer
  • Add and remove sets. Tap the + Add Set button under any movement to include as many sets as you want. Swipe left on a set to reveal the red Delete button. Read more about this feature here.
an overview of the available options to add and remove sets to an exercise in Hevy
  • Mark sets by type. Tap the number next to a set to change it from normal (the default option) to warm-up, drop set, or a set to failure. Learn more about set types and common FAQs here.
a look at an exercise with individual sets and details along with a menu to mark sets by type in the Hevy app
individual exercise options, including creating supersets, available in the Hevy app
  • Program load and reps or duration. You can program load and reps or duration values for each set you add to a routine under KG or LBS (depending on your selected), REPS or REP RANGE, and TIME (for duration-based activities like the plank), respectively. Learn more about Hevy’s programming options.
an overview of the ability to prescribe a weight for each set and pick KG or LBS in Hevy
  • Log RPE per set. Setting RPE targets is not available when building routines but you can log it for each set during a live workout. Enable the option in the settings (Profile tab > gear icon on the top right > Workouts > RPE Tracking) to see the RPE column during workouts. Learn more about the feature here.
a look at the routine creation screen in Hevy, along with the setting to enable RPE and the RPE logging feature during a live session
  • Add warm-up sets. Navigate to settings (Profile tab > gear icon on the top right > Workouts > Warm-up Calculator) to enable the feature and adjust the warm-up formula. Then, tap the three dots next to any exercise you’ve added to a routine or live workout and select Add Warm Up Sets. Learn how to use the feature step-by-step here.
an overview of a warm-up set formula and how the sets appear when added to a workout
  • Additional exercise options. Tap the three dots next to any exercise to reveal a menu with additional options, such as to reorder, replace, or remove the movement.
a dialogue window displaying additional options, including to reorder, replace, and remove exercises in a Hevy workout

4. Explore Hevy’s Routine Library

Navigate to Workout and tap Explore to explore the available programs and routines in the Hevy library. 

Use the filters at the top to narrow the results based on experience level, primary goal, and available equipment, or explore all 26 programs and the seven routine categories.

a look at the workout tab in Hevy and the routine library with search filters

Tap on any program or routine for additional details, such as to see the individual workouts, the required equipment, and the objective. You can save the entire program or just one routine to your library.

an overview of a single program in the Hevy routine library with an option to save or share a single workout

Once you save a program to your library, it’s displayed as a folder under Routines in the Workout tab. Tap the three dots next to any routine and select Edit Routine to change any of the training variables, including the exercises, number of sets, rep targets, and rest periods.

an overview of a routine in the hevy library with an option to save it to the user's personal library and edit the details

Read more about Hevy’s library with programs and individual workouts here.

5. Refer to Previous Workout Values

Logging any exercise in Hevy and saving the workout to your profile stores your performance and displays it under the PREVIOUS tab for future reference.

a look at the previous workout values that appear when logging a Hevy workout

This allows you to track your previous performance at a glance during a live session instead of guessing what you did last time. As such, it’s easier to do a little more and force the progressive overload necessary for ongoing results.

You can also navigate to settings (Profile tab > gear icon on the top right > Workouts > Previous Workout Values) to configure your previous workout value:

a look at the option to change the previous workout values setting in Hevy

The first option displays your performance value from the last time you did the exercise, regardless of the context. In contrast, the second option can provide more accurate data, as it pulls performance numbers from when you did that exercise as part of your current routine.

Read all about previous workout values here.

6. Use the Plate Calculator

Hevy’s weight plate calculator helps you quickly determine what plates to add to your barbell to achieve a given weight. It provides recommendations based on:

  • The target weight
  • The weight of your barbell
  • Your available weight plates
a look at modifications users can make when using the built-in plate calculator in Hevy

To use it, enable it in the workout settings (Profile tab > gear icon on the top right > Workouts > Plate Calculator). Then, start a new session and add a barbell, short bar, or EZ bar exercise.

an overview of a barbell exercise with multiple sets added to a Hevy live workout

Write the load target for a set and tap the Calculator button on the bottom left, above your phone’s keyboard.

a look at multiple sets added to a barbell exercise in Hevy with the Calculator button available

Select your available weight plates and the bar’s weight to get recommendations.

a look at options to select available plates and the weight of the bar when using Hevy's barbell calculator

Learn more about the plate calculator and all of its functions here.

7. Get Motivated With Live PR Notifications

Live personal record (PR) notifications instantly let you know when you’ve achieved a new record – 1RM, most reps, new best duration, or something else – as you mark a set as complete.

an overview of the life PR notification during a Hevy workout along with an option to see it later in workout details

Enable the feature in the settings:

Profile tab > gear icon (top right) > Workouts > Live Personal Record Notification

Learn more about the feature and explore some FAQs here.

8. Save Workouts to Your Profile

Hevy offers the ​​best way to track workouts thanks to its simplicity and sheer customizability, which extend to the workout-saving screen. 

As you complete a session and tap Finish on the top right, you’re taken to a new window, where you can:

  • Write a name for the session
  • See the volume load and number of sets done
  • See and change the duration of the workout
an overview of the option to change a workout's duration before marking it as completed in Hevy
  • Change the start date and time (useful when logging a previously completed workout)
a look at the option to change a workout's start date and time before marking it as completed in Hevy
  • Upload up to three photos or two photos and a video along with the workout
  • Write a note for the workout; you can also tag other Hevy users
a look at the available options before completing a workout in Hevy, including to upload media and write a note
  • Set the workout to private if you don’t want others to see it (you can also make your entire Hevy profile private)

Once you save the session, you’re taken to a new window with some cool illustrations and graphics, such as:

  • Ordinal number of your workout (e.g., 356th)
  • Active streak (number of weeks you’ve worked out in a row)
  • Highlight of PRs during the workout (if you had any)
  • Options to share on social media and elsewhere outside Hevy
a look at the window users see when they mark a workout as completed in Hevy

You will also see a summary of your training consistency in the last seven days, the workout you just did, and additional training details.

an overview of additional details displayed when completing a Hevy workout, including active workout streak and session summary

Read all about saving a workout to your Hevy profile and all available options here.

WORK OUT. TRACK PROGRESS. SOCIALIZE.

Whether you’re a regular person, competitive bodybuilder, or athlete, Hevy allows you to log sessions, track progress, and socialize.

Log Workouts

Marking workout sets as complete in Hevy app

Analyze Your Results

A look at the Hevy app's progress-tracking options

Engage With Others

An overview of Hevy's social aspect

El-jefe-kyle

5/5

Best workout tracking app

This is by far my favorite workout tracking app. You can tell that the creators work out themselves because they know how important it is to be able to label drop sets, failure sets, supersets, etc. It allows me to track everything I need. When if it’s been a while since I did an exercise I can easily take a look at my history.

Outthere18

5/5

Kept Me Accountable

I have been using this app since January. I love it. It’s the thing that had kept me in the gym this year because it helps me see results. I love how it syncs with my watch and I can input the weight and reps on my watch or phone. I appreciate that it supplies workouts for different splits so I don’t need to pay for a trainer. I love how it holds the last rep and weight from the previous time I did the exercise.

mc_______

5/5
Really helpful illustrations

My focus now is on building functional strength to avoid injuries as I age. Coming back to lifting as an adult with moderate gym anxiety, the Hevy app has helped me track progress on my weights and allowed me to make intelligent choices about increasing the amount I’m lifting. I really appreciate the illustrations and animations that help me learn new movements.

A routine is a reusable workout template. You create it once (along with as many training details as you want) and can reuse it unlimited times. In contrast, a live workout is a session you log while at the gym or elsewhere. The stopwatch tracks the duration, you can mark sets as complete, change any of the training variables, and save the session to your profile.
Yes, all 26 training programs and seven categories of individual workouts are available for every user.
You can add, remove, replace, and reorder exercises from the library, add and remove sets, mark sets by type, log weight, reps, and RPE or duration for each set, adjust or turn off the automatic rest timer, write custom notes, pair exercises into supersets, and add warm-up sets in bulk.
You can tap the rest timer on any exercise and scroll to the ‘off’ position. Alternatively, navigate to Profile > Settings (gear icon) > Workouts > Default Rest Timer > scroll to the ‘off’ position to apply the change globally.
Yes. Navigate to the Profile tab and scroll down to find the specific workout. Tap the three dots and select Edit Workout to change any of its details or Delete Workout to remove it from your profile.