Pricey but quite good.
I keep coming back to Kayla Itsiness’ original high intensity program because it has been the most effective workout plan I’ve ever done. The app is great at giving you a GREAT workout plan that keeps challenging you week over week. Areas of improvement/ cons The only two reasons I don’t give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ are:
1- this is quite pricey! Although they offer a discount for the annual plan, $20/ month for a plan that doesn’t offer any sort of live classes, where instructions for exercises and guidance on form is quite limited to text only, this is a LOT.
2- I wish this would account for a few seconds to allow for transition between exercises especially on those where you’re counting time vs number of repetitions. Oh and I also miss the little water drop that would fill up to mark your weekly progression. That sounds silly but I used to love seeing that drop filling up, used to give me a small sense of accomplishment (I told you it could sound silly).
Last area of opportunity for this to get even better is to give an overview of the following week’s workouts on Sunday — that would be super helpful to allow for better planning.
1- this is quite pricey! Although they offer a discount for the annual plan, $20/ month for a plan that doesn’t offer any sort of live classes, where instructions for exercises and guidance on form is quite limited to text only, this is a LOT.
2- I wish this would account for a few seconds to allow for transition between exercises especially on those where you’re counting time vs number of repetitions. Oh and I also miss the little water drop that would fill up to mark your weekly progression. That sounds silly but I used to love seeing that drop filling up, used to give me a small sense of accomplishment (I told you it could sound silly).
Last area of opportunity for this to get even better is to give an overview of the following week’s workouts on Sunday — that would be super helpful to allow for better planning.
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please stop taking features away
I’ve been using this app for years and loved it. But recently, it’s had SO many issues. I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled so many times. It’s still so buggy. I get kicked out during workouts, it randomly pauses my music, the video showing the exercise disappears every single time I try to do recovery.
Also, instead of adding features like the ability to schedule more than one LISS or HIIT per week, Sweat has decided to change the planner by taking away all of the helpful features. All of the workouts show up as one color, there’s no motivating sweat drop, the trophies at the end of the week don’t show you how much is left. You can’t preview next week’s workouts easily. It’s just not very user friendly anymore.
The app has made an excellent effort to be more accessible to people who can’t do high impact exercises, but every time they do, the community freaks out like exercise should only be for the fit and able bodied people. The app used to work so well and have such a wonderful community. I’m not sure what has caused this change in the last year, but it’s bad enough that I’ve cancelled my subscription and moved to another program that feels more welcoming and inclusive.
Also, instead of adding features like the ability to schedule more than one LISS or HIIT per week, Sweat has decided to change the planner by taking away all of the helpful features. All of the workouts show up as one color, there’s no motivating sweat drop, the trophies at the end of the week don’t show you how much is left. You can’t preview next week’s workouts easily. It’s just not very user friendly anymore.
The app has made an excellent effort to be more accessible to people who can’t do high impact exercises, but every time they do, the community freaks out like exercise should only be for the fit and able bodied people. The app used to work so well and have such a wonderful community. I’m not sure what has caused this change in the last year, but it’s bad enough that I’ve cancelled my subscription and moved to another program that feels more welcoming and inclusive.
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Really good app, almost great.
I started using this app at the beginning of this year and love that it has got me back to exercising in our second lockdown here in the UK. Love that there is a program mapped out for you and that no routine is the same, I get easily bored if having to repeat the same things in the same order so that is a great feature. Some days I don’t feel like doing what the planner has for me though so then I go to the on demand section and find something else that feels more right for that day. It would be amazing if there was a way that you could easily access a class you’ve done before rather then having to search around for it, and sometimes not finding it at all as it wastes a lot of time in then morning. Could there be a button added maybe in your planner where completed exercises can be accessed again? That or a search feature would make the app 5* to me.
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Good workout!
Helps me improve my strength and at the same time helps me to create new habits and stick to them! I also enjoy the flexible scheduling. I would like an option to start my week on a different day, because I like the standard schedule, but having it begin on a different day would be better for me. At any rate, it is still easy to switch around and I’m happy!
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I look forward to going to the gym every day!!
I love this app!! I’m finally excited to be back in the gym!
I suffered a torn ACL last year and wasn’t able to work out very much for the majority of the year. When I was finally able to regularly get in the gym, I lacked the motivation because I felt like I had to start back at square 1 and had no idea how to incorporate variety into my routine. I’ve had this app for over 2 months now and haven’t missed a week of at least 5 days in the gym!! Some workouts are harder than others, but I really love the way it keeps track of my daily accomplishments! It really helps to have a set plan of what I’m going to focus on for the day - not only does it keep things interesting, but I feel like my whole body is getting stronger!!
There are minor things I would change - including manual input of cardio times/distance, and there doesn’t seem to be a stair stepper option in the cardio counter at all - but at the end of the day, I can’t imagine getting back into shape without this app. It has truly transformed my New Years resolution into a lifestyle change.
I suffered a torn ACL last year and wasn’t able to work out very much for the majority of the year. When I was finally able to regularly get in the gym, I lacked the motivation because I felt like I had to start back at square 1 and had no idea how to incorporate variety into my routine. I’ve had this app for over 2 months now and haven’t missed a week of at least 5 days in the gym!! Some workouts are harder than others, but I really love the way it keeps track of my daily accomplishments! It really helps to have a set plan of what I’m going to focus on for the day - not only does it keep things interesting, but I feel like my whole body is getting stronger!!
There are minor things I would change - including manual input of cardio times/distance, and there doesn’t seem to be a stair stepper option in the cardio counter at all - but at the end of the day, I can’t imagine getting back into shape without this app. It has truly transformed my New Years resolution into a lifestyle change.
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Such an amazing program!
I have been using this app for a little over a year and I love it all. The app is clean, easy to use, and the software updates always seem to be enhancements, not bug fixes! This app offers sooooo many different workouts to choose from but I’ve stuck to the same program. The workouts aren’t ever exactly the same and they build off each previous week, so I keep getting stronger without ever getting bored. I reached out to the support team once about 6 months ago, because I was frustrated and struggling with some injuries. Told them it would be cool if they offered some low impact substitutions. While at the time they didn’t have this available (but was something they were already working on) they came back with 3 or 4 different ways to adjust my workouts to avoid further aggravation. The substitution enhancement was released a couple months ago and I love it! It’s so easy to sub out workouts due to equipment restrictions, or because it’s too easy, or too hard. The videos and instructions for each workout are spot on. I really really love this app!
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Finally worth money
I have paid twice for Sweat yearly subscription (seriously) trying to start with the easiest BBG program so many times and never got to the end. It was so poorly programmed for me - a total beginner, I suffered so much I could not move for next two days each time I exercised and what is worse I could not work .... so each time I started it I was demotivated and depressed that so many people can do it and I couldn’t. This time I listened to all feedback and checked few free videos with Kayla... having seen it’s a completely different design, I said it’s 3rd time I will pay for this app and I really want this to work ... so was hoping the new exercise program without equipment will not disappoint me. And it didn’t! It’s really a thousand times better than it was before. I can do it, I SWEAT as hell and it’s painful but I can move on next day... so clearly it’s working! And I am not demotivated! So if you are as me - try it - because this time will be different.
Thank you Kayla for designing such a great set of exercises for people who struggle to get to the second stage.... getting into the routine, building strength whilst not disturbing work/life balance suffering from after session pain.
Thank you Kayla for designing such a great set of exercises for people who struggle to get to the second stage.... getting into the routine, building strength whilst not disturbing work/life balance suffering from after session pain.
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Brilliant
I’ve used the app on and off for years (and originally started with the ebook many years ago). I’ve been really impressed with how quickly the company / Kayla has responded to change this year with the world in lockdown and users needing no equipment options. My only gripe is there being barre but not Pilates (as a dancer I am not a fan of barre - recipe for injuries!). I’d also love the colour coding to come back for the Planner, although happy for it to be with the new colour scheme! It helps me visualise my month so I know I’m balancing my workouts. Using the app this year has meant it’s been the longest consistent streak of working out I’ve done in decades - even better than when I’ve had PT because of the workout layout of having audio and a GIF of the exercise, and also the reward / progress tracking element feeding into the addictive part of my brain making me look forward to workouts and want to complete my weekly targets. Well done and thank you, Sweat!
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Changed my life!
I’m not one to be a believer of fitness apps in the past nor do I ever liked home workouts. I honestly thought that they are a waste of money and a gym membership or class is a better investment. Since the pandemic, I have been keeping active at home. Surprisingly, I fell in love with it! I swear that SWEAT is one of the best apps I’ve used to help me get through being extremely active without the gym at this point. It challenges me just like my usual gym sessions. The best part? Results and improved discipline! I especially love PWR because I have always wanted to tone up and build muscle and 5 weeks down, I can already see results! It might not be dramatic at this point but I trust the process and I’m sure PWR won’t fail me in terms of assisting me with my fitness goals and dream body! I especially love the planner in the app, helps me track my workouts so I don’t get confused of what I’m scheduled to do for the day! Well done, SWEAT! I am now a fitness app convert and a huge fan! 💕
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Should be able to download workouts to use offline
I ended up cancelling my subscription because it wasn’t very accessible for me - I wasted 9 months of a 12 month subscription being unable to use in my job. I work on cruise ships where I pay $4 per hour, for internet. That makes it very expensive to use. There should be a function where you can download that weeks workouts to the app (like with Netflix) for use offline. That way I could download at a cafe in port and use in my off time on the ship. I also travel a lot so cannot use the app outside to do workouts unless I pay roaming fees for the data. Fitness on the road is SO important! ... I also wasted almost another year of subscription when I travelled for a year but could rarely use it (hostel internet and 10 bed dorms are also not conducive to following the programme!)
PLEASEEEE add a download to the app function for us nomads out there! I would love to be able to follow the programme for more than 4 weeks at a time🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
PLEASEEEE add a download to the app function for us nomads out there! I would love to be able to follow the programme for more than 4 weeks at a time🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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