# Bodyweight by Mark Lauren — user reviews > 160 indexed App Store user reviews of Bodyweight by Mark Lauren by MARK LAUREN BOOKS, LLC Apps, rated 4.60/5 from 233 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodyweight-by-mark-lauren/id1459902301/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodyweight-by-mark-lauren/id1459902301.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 201 · 4★ 8 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 14 ## What do users think of Bodyweight by Mark Lauren? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Great workouts and progressions - 🚀 Efficient and motivating - 👍 Excellent video tutorials - 👍 Variety of programs for all levels - 👍 Affordable and cost-effective - 👍 Responsive customer support **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes and issues with video playback - 🔍 Difficult to track progress and navigate app - 🤔 Lack of customization and modifications for certain exercises - 📚 Preference for the simplicity of the old YAYOG app **Commonly reported bugs** - Login and membership issues - Workouts failing to load or play - Compatibility issues with certain devices **Most requested features** - Ability to track progress and log workouts - More modifications and alternative exercises - Option to use own music during workouts - Better organization and navigation of programs - Legacy access to the old YAYOG app ## Newest reviews (10 of 160) ### 2/5 — Bad reception *2025-02-06* Very poor in connectivity even with private data ### 3/5 — More modifications please *2024-09-07* Mark, like other fitness professionals, seem to forget that everyone is not an athlete. There are seniors like me (61 years old) who have arthritic knees or other joint problems. Kneeling positions are especially problematic. It would be great if more modifications were covered. Revised: There is no perfect workout app. This is one of the best workout apps without one huge drawback. There are very little, or no modifications offered for the exercises. This is not a problem with the pre-prep and most of prep programs. I am going to use this app and make my own modifications where needed as I advance to more difficult programs. **Developer response:** Sorry to hear that you struggled getting started. The Prep Program and Bodyweight Training 2.0 are approved for use by physical therapist in Germany. They’re extremely safe and effective. There’s just no way we can create custom programs for everyone based on all possible ailments, which are infinite. However, I do interact via the comments and community so you can get custom recommendations. Wishing you the best of luck. ### 4/5 — Need Chinese Version *2024-03-31* 希望有中文版本！谢谢 **Developer response:** I would love to. However, a large portion of the Chinese market is blocked due to the great firewall. Thank you for the feedback 🙏 ### 2/5 — I miss YAYOG *2024-03-16, version 7.214.3* This is YAYOG’s successor. YAYOG was very straightforward and easy to follow. This “upgrade” is full of stuff my brain can’t make my body do. Too much emphasis on balance and coordination instead of classic body weight exercises. The video production is too slick for my taste. Looks like soft porn for Chardonnay-swilling suburban moms. Just couldn’t make myself do it. ### 5/5 — Fit at any age and any level *2023-09-24* First I was concerned that the program would not get me “sweaty”. I thought the exercises were to slow. Was I wrong! I sweat at most exercises because of the simplicity and science behind each workout. This is what you’ll get within the first six months: leaner body, some definition, flexibility, mobility, alignment, confidence, motivation, and a sweaty workout mat. It has intense days and and easy days allowing for recovery. I enjoy the guidance along the way, the explanation of each workout, and the variety of difficulty it offers. Mark’s team constantly improves the offered programs. What I like also the most is communication. They are very responsive. Additionally, there is a community that shares experiences and concerns. And you get answers. You can do this program alone or in conjunction with other workouts or apps. Check out the website page and read about the history. We have some real experts here getting us fit. This is calisthenics at a level you can perform at any age, and any fitness level. ### 4/5 — The app is great except… *2023-05-10, version 7.204.11* I wish they would connect to the fitness app on my Apple Watch to mark my workouts as exercise. Otherwise it’s good so far. ### 5/5 — Superb Bodyweight Training *2023-02-27, version 7.204.10* I have been using Mark Lauren’s training programs for years now. I love the progressions of the routines and the excellent tutorials. I have learned so much about how to listen to my body and trust in the process. If you are someone who doesn’t like gyms and weights but wants to get serious about fitness, this app is well worth the subscription! There is something for all ages and levels of fitness. Mark Lauren is a genius! ### 5/5 — Bin seit 10 Jahren dran geblieben! *2023-02-21* 2013 bekam ich das Buch (Bodyweight-Training) geschenkt. Das hat mein Leben verändert. Dann war da die erste App und nun seit Jahren schon diese aktuelle App. Mark schafft es mich dauerhaft zu motivieren. Es ist für jeden was dabei und als ich mich letztes Jahr verletzt hatte (beim Krav Maga, nicht durch das Training mit dieser App), da habe ich mit „Pre-Prep“ wieder angefangen zu trainieren und über die Monate bin ich jetzt wieder bei der 90-day-challenge (Level 3) angekommen. Das breite Spektrum der Trainingsmöglichkeiten kann also für jeden hilfreich sein. „Consistency is king“. Mit dieser App liegt es wirklich nur noch an Euch selbst! **Developer response:** You’re very welcome 😊 Thanks for the feedback. ### 5/5 — The best out there *2023-02-07* "Thanks to Mark Lauren On Demand, at 37-years old I am in the best shape of my life. I started Mark’s program in 2011 and followed this progression until unfortunate circumstances led me to six consecutive shoulder surgeries. I doubted if my overall health would recover. However, Mark’s program focuses on proper body movement and injury avoidance. In result, I recovered in full and Mark’s program allows my body to progress to new fitness goals. Without a doubt, I trust Mark and his team with my health." **Developer response:** Hooya! ### 5/5 — Absolute Empfehlung! *2023-02-07* Ich kenne Marks Trainingsprogramme schon seit dem ersten Buch. Sie sind abwechslungsreich, schnell zuhause auszuführen und man verletzt sich nicht dabei nicht (ein oft unterschätzter Punkt). Für kleines Geld bekommt man eine Vielzahl gut durchdachter Trainingsprogramme. **Developer response:** Thank you for the positive feedback- Hooya! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — 无法打开应用 *2026-04-16* 无法打开 ### 1/5 — Bring back the YAYOG app *2025-09-21, version 7.360.9* The old YAYOG app was perfect. Just a simple one time purchase and you were able to do a workout. I can no longer download it as it seems to have been delisted from the AppStore. A legacy option would be nice for previous purchasers- if you had the old YAYOG app, you would have access to those workouts without paying. Kind of like what Sworkit did before they went subscription based. ### 1/5 — Bad app *2025-06-15* They removed the yayog app I bought and replaced with this, which is very useless. ### 1/5 — Too Much of Nothing *2025-04-02, version 7.350.8* I used Mark Lauren’s previous Bodyweight app for 9 years. I’ve tried to use this new one twice, and I just hate almost everything about it. The old app was simple, effective, direct, and customizable. My grandma once called a word processor a “glorified typewriter.” I guess that’s where I am. I’ll just be using AI generated workouts instead. If you’d bring back the old app I’d buy it again - even a subscription. ### 1/5 — crashes *2025-02-15, version 7.330.6* the latest version seems to crash. just hangs on the first screen ### 1/5 — Needs Developer Attention *2024-12-31, version 7.330.2* $15 a month for an app you have to manually type in your details is a bit steep for an easy developer solution. Then when you’re in the app workouts fail to load and just a blank page sits there (Apple TV). Restarted the app, same result. Turned on VPN, same result. Restarted app with VPN, same result. Cancelling my subscription for an app that I can’t use. Appreciated Mark more when using YAYOG that I purchased for $5 instead of this cash grab version that doesn’t even function. Do better. ### 1/5 — Great program but the app videos aren’t working *2024-07-29, version 7.330.1* I’ve been using YAYOG and Mark Lauren for years and really love the programs. However, for the past 6 weeks the videos on the app won’t download or play. I’ve written to customer service but not received any responses. ### 1/5 — Broken *2024-07-01* The latest update has broken the app **Developer response:** Sorry to hear about your issues. Please email support@marklauren.com, so we can help you login or issue a refund. ### 1/5 — Horrible Customer Support *2024-06-27, version 7.330.1* Unable to resolve login or membership issues. CS never responds. Continued to be charged due to no cancel option, Finally had to file s claim with bank to block payment. ### 1/5 — Workout videos are free *2024-03-10, version 7.214.3* Not worth it at all. Massive step back from the old YAYOG app, which actually had workout tracking, timers, etc. This is literally just videos and spreadsheet/calendar images. Everything here can be found for free elsewhere. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Höchst Effektives Programm zur Verbesserung der körperlichen Leistungsfähigkeit *2025-10-31* Zur App: Technisch höchstes Niveau, Mark Lauren bespricht die App selbst mit deutsch, dafür Lob und Anerkennung; zahlreiche Tutorials erleichtern die Durchführung der Workouts bedeutsam; klare und verständliche Anweisungen seitens des Personal-Trainers Mark Lauren innerhalb der Workouts; gelungene musikalische Umrandung der Workouts. Zum Trainingsansatz: Ich, der zuvor den Trainieren-wie-im-Knast-Ansatz von Paul „Coach“ Wade mit dem HIT-Ansatz von Mike Mentzer kombiniert hatte und dadurch den einarmigen Liegestütz, die einbeinige Kniebeuge und den Handtuchliegestütz beherrschte, war gegenüber Mark Laurens Programmen sehr skeptisch, da ich befürchtete durch diese bedeutsam an Muskelvolumen und an Kraft zu verlieren. Doch mein bisheriger Trainingsansatz (siehe oben) führte zu physischen Beschwerden bei der Ausführung körperlicher Arbeiten (z.B. Umzug, Handwerk) und zu einer Stagnation im Muskelwachstum bzw. eher zu einem Muskelabbau. Außerdem erschien mir mein Training zunehmend eintönig und langweilig. Nun ließ ich mich auf Mark Lauren on Demand ein und begann mit dem Prep-Programm. Dies bereitete mir sofort mehr Freude und führte zu einer Verbesserung meiner körperlichen Leistungsfähigkeit bei der Verrichtung zahlreicher körperlicher Arbeiten. Außerdem erlebe ich jetzt endlich wieder ein bedeutsames Wachstum meiner Muskeln. Meine Empfehlung: Gebt Mark Lauren on Demand eine Chance. Egal, für wie körperlich leistungsfähig ihr euch haltet, beginnt mit dem Prep-Programm und arbeitet euch sukzessive durch die Programme durch. Währenddessen verzichtet auf alle anderen Programme, mit denen ihr eure körperliche Leistungsfähigkeit trainieren wollt (davon ausgenommen Sportartenspezifisches Training; ich selbst gehe wöchentlich schwimmen, um mich auf die Rettungsschwimmerprüfung vorzubereiten). Bezüglich der Ernährung sollte jeder seinen eigenen zielführenden Weg finden (für mich ist dieser aktuell das Kriegerfasten mit reichlich mit Kokosöl zubereiteten Speisen). ### 5/5 — Best Fitness App BY FAR *2025-07-10, version 7.360.9* Bodyweight by Mark Lauren is better than any other fitness program or app I’ve tried ever. Super smart progressions, tons and tons of content for multiple levels, focusses on both mobility and strength with functional, multi-joint movements, has plenty of tutorials but never wastes your time with a bunch of chatter during the workout. Mark works out with you, so all you have to do is press play and follow along- you don’t even have to count! If you pick a program, you won’t have to think about what to do for the next several weeks, then you can just choose your next one. Almost all workouts are an hour or less, and many are half an hour or less. Workouts are enjoyable and interesting, and I’ve learned several new exercises I’ve never even seen before. Extremely efficient and motivating and makes it easy to be consistent. The yearly subscription costs me under $11 a month (CAD!), which is over a $60/month savings compared to my local gym, and I don’t even have to brush my teeth or get dressed to press play and get moving! Highly, highly recommend. ### 5/5 — The Best - Just Do It *2025-06-26, version 7.360.9* I’ve tried at least five popular body weight programs, and this is by far the best! I’ve finally found my holy grail. Well organized, intuitive, easy to follow app with a modern and clean aesthetic that keeps track of your progress. Nice, doable progressions. Excellent video tutorials that explain not just the “how” but the “why” to promote strength and prevent injury. Awesome. ### 5/5 — Just try it! *2025-01-11* I have tried many different apps and workout plans over the years and I always end up getting bored and stop doing it. I’ve been consistent since I started this program and I’m so happy that I have. Im currently on week 10 of the prep program. 10 whole weeks of consistency!! I even did my workouts when I was sick! My eating habits have been back and forth but my body is stronger than it ever has been and I definitely see things changing. My arms are more toned than they have ever been. My partner and I had to move the couch the other day and I normally dread moving furniture.. I didn’t even struggle when we had to tip it up and turn it sideways!! I can’t wait to see how my body changes once I start doing the 1.0 and 2.0 programs! ### 5/5 — Highly Recommend *2024-12-24* I have used the Body 2.0, 9 minute workouts and 90 Challenge programs since March and they have helped my mobility on top of the body composition improvements. The app itself works seamlessly with my smart tv, and completed workouts sync back to my phone. I previously used Mark’s YAYOG app and book a decade ago and found this iteration to be a massive improvement on a program that I really like (you don’t need a gym or equipment). ### 5/5 — Super *2024-11-09* Ich bin fast fertig mit dem 12-wöchigen Prep-Programm und finde es wirklich super. Das einfache Programm für Einsteiger ist auf eine gesunde Haltung, Mobilität und Koordination ausgelegt und bereitet mir große Freude. Es ist nicht schwer und lässt sich ohne Probleme jeden morgen (Sonntag ausgenommen) machen. Danach fühle ich mich energetisch und wach. Ich freue mich schon richtig auf das nachfolgende Programm Bodyweight 2.0 Novice-Programm. **Developer response:** Happy to hear that you’re enjoying the Prep Program! ### 5/5 — Great App and Exercise Programming *2024-10-02* Programs available for every level (beginner to advanced) in different time blocks (9 minute workouts if you’re busy), the app is helpful for marking days completed and syncs to my smart TV. I’ve been using it for about a year consistently and feel more flexible, look fitter and enjoy the workouts provided. It’s much cheaper than the gym and much more interesting than making it up myself. Thanks Mark & Co! ### 5/5 — Perfect for Busy Dad *2024-07-24, version 7.330.1* I am a father of 4 and a retired military officer. I have been using Mark Lauren for over three years now. The various programs and exercises are perfect for my schedule, does the planning for me, goes on all trips easily, and at 50 I am in better shape than I was at 25! It has the approval of my physician and has been amazing at keeping my former physical in check. ### 5/5 — Great Resource *2024-04-06, version 7.310.2* Great workouts. Demos for movements are exceptional. Large variety of programs and exercises to choose from. Get a workout anywhere, without needing a gym full of equipment. I’ve researched most of the available apps, this app has more resources, is extremely well developed, and a lot of variety. ### 5/5 — Best fitness app *2023-11-06, version 7.214.3* Great workouts and progressions. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-05.*