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This app saved my future
I started using this app when I was told that I am 35 KG’s heavier than my top limit BMI weight (at 115 KG’s). I started off in October 2019 (age 37), and coupled it with a diet. From being breathless within 1 minute of running, to being able to run full 5k within 30 minutes; this app has saved my future. My sugar levels are consistently low, no more a fatty liver and I look and feel much better. I had never run in my life and have now started to love it.
I have my days or weeks when I can’t run and start gaining weight but this app is my eventual saviour.
I now maintain my weight at 85 KG’s which is still over my upper BMI limit by 5 KG’s but that’s what I want.
The best part of it all was that when I did eventually contract covid, my symptoms were mild and had no issues with breathing. I cannot imagine how I would have been at 115 KG.
Would definitely recommend this app to anyone wanting to become healthier. You just need to do it for 2/3 weeks and watch your diet. When you start seeing results on the scale you won’t ever be lacking motivation to hit the treadmill.
P.s: I’m down from XXL shirt size to M and 38 in waist to 32.Show lessAlishahs
Got me (mostly) to 5k
Pretty good app. I appreciate that it is hands-free and that I can listen to the coaching through my AirPods. Although, there isn’t really much coaching after the first couple of runs. After the first couple of runs, the “coach” basically just tells you when to run and walk. On the whole, I think that some more coaching would be beneficial. Especially regarding running form, mental toughness, etc. I think reminders to check running form would be greatly helpful to prevent injuries for new runners.
The workout always starts and ends with a 5 minute warm up walk and cool down walk. Unfortunately, they include this distance at the end of your work out where it tells you how far you went. So, on my last run, it read that I had run 3.22 miles in 35 minutes. But that included warmup/cool down time. In reality, i went a TOTAL of 3.22 miles in 45 minutes, but ran 2.75 miles in 35 minutes. I worked an extra week on my own beyond the program to get up to actually running the full 3.1. I’m now at 3.1 in 37 minutes.
All in all, it is definitely worth the price of 10 dollars and I did achieve my goal of running 5k. Now I can move my focus to improving speed 😊 hope this helps someone!Show lessJillyfromtheblock
Awesome App
Easy to use. Clear instructions from the in app voice telling you when to run/walk. I’ve really enjoyed using this app I highly recommend itkiwimum99
This app changed my life
I started this app in March 2020. At that point, I couldn’t even run for five minutes straight and I used to hate running. However, after each workout, I felt accomplished, not defeated and I would look forward to the next run. (I think that the fact that this app goes by time and not distance has a lot to do with it because I felt forced to find a pace that was sustainable for me.) I eventually made it to 5k and then started running 5k every other day for a month. Once I felt comfortable, I moved on to the 10K app and now I am working towards a half marathon! This app has given me so much confidence in myself and I have never felt stronger physically or mentally. Accomplishing something that I never thought I would be able to do is life changing and it has improved my mental health tremendously. Running has been a big part of my life now for a year and I look forward to continuing to progress and improve. This app is designed perfectly for those who simultaneously fear running but desire to become runners.Show lessRGruns
Very useful
I was 10 miles a day, 7 minute mile, uphill both ways runner a few years ago until a heart condition laid me out in my late 20’s. Now that I am in remission and 150 pounds heavier, I’ve had a helluva time getting back into shape. Nothing sticks. I started this interval app after having its training regiment suggested to me. So far, three weeks in, I’m very pleased with the results. Still fat but running is getting easier every time I go out. Only grievance I have is with the $7.99 subscription fee every three months this for usage. Other apps have a one time cost that’s lower. I’m a chronic malcontent so maybe it’s more on me that I’m irked but alas it’s the only negative I can find for the app and it’s program.Show lessdeadinthedirt
Love love love it!
I don’t know what specifically attracted me to this app, I hated running and had zero motivation but this genuinely transformed my life in the most cliche way possible. I fell in love with it! I now run one day, then take the next day off and then repeat. My partner almost had a heart attack when he saw me going for a jog!
I enjoy that I can see where I’ve jogged, for how long, and estimated calories burned. I wish for a weakling like myself there was more words of encouragement to keep going during a run lol. It’s a motivation booster. Other than that I can’t fault it. Super easy to use and understand, and it really did push me in the best way possible. As a student though, a student discounted price would be a bonus lol ;)Show lessLollylola
I’m a slug
I cannot believe I’m actually running after a 15 Hiatus- at first my feet felt like elephant feet and then after 3 days I found my groove. The slow approach and coaching is awesomeafatchance1
Horrible glitch/lag.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this app, I finished it all the way to 5k and repeated the 5k guide to keep building resistance. After that I lightly sprained my ankle and had to stop for about 2 weeks, when I started again from halfway the updated had kicked in and added optimized runs while also changing some of the walk/run ratios. I personally didn’t like this, I preferred the set schedule. I ran 3 times a week and it lined up perfectly with the app and now my days are all out of order. Not a huge deal but not my personal preference either.
UPDATED REVIEW: After completing the 5k again I began repeating week 8 day 3 over and over every other day. Today it’s the second time that the app crashes horribly and I can’t use it. It’s very upsetting because I really do like the guidance of this app and I purchased the lifetime version so I should be able to use it as many times as possible. Some mornings it’s already hard for me to motivate myself to go out and run and it really makes it worse when I do get myself out there and the app isn’t working.Show lessH8YU
Awesome!
Due to past knee injuries I’ve been out of the running game for 6+ months. Past the physio stage but was to paranoid about running again. The thoughts of being injured again scared me!
The amazing thing about this app is that it goes at your pace and increases the pace when you’re ready. It teaches you how your stance should be and helps you slowly get back into it, again by going at your pace! After using this app, my love for running is starting to increase! Can’t wait to be a runner again!!!Show lessmikey.nz
Unclear that it’s a SUBSCRIPTION
I’m not a fan of the subscription model for apps, in fact this was my only subscription when I just checked. I don’t remember it being a subscription, and of course there is no reminder until it shows up on your bill. Reading other reviews I can surmise that we must have gotten to the two-week point and then we were required to pony up. I only downloaded the app because it’s the one my partner chose, there are tons of 5k apps out there to choose from that don’t require a subscription. Apparently there’s a “lifetime” option that has its own caveats, buyer beware (and be sure to check out other reviews addressing this point). Does this app work? For me, it was couch to 3.22k, so that’s something. I didn’t even know I still had this app though, I paused running for the hottest part of summer and when I resumed it was with trail running and having no recollection of or need for this app. I give it two stars though because I did get to 3.22k after all.Show lessEttaLea
