# Faron - Lift Heavy, Eat Right — Progressive Overload & Macros

> Automated progressive overload and personalized macro-based nutrition tracking for strength and fitness. (iPhone/iPad app by JOHN JAMES KANE.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faron-lift-heavy-eat-right/id6763432492 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JOHN JAMES KANE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895312019)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-20
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faron-lift-heavy-eat-right/id6763432492/reviews.md

## What is Faron?

Faron is built around two promises.

The first: you will get stronger every week. The second: you will hit your nutrition goal as long as you follow the app. Both are the result of a single design philosophy. Progress is a system, not a hope.

PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD, EVERY WEEK

Pick a day of the week. That is your overload day. Every week on that day, your suggested working weights or hold times climb by a percentage you choose, automatically. Per muscle group. Chest at one pace, calves at another. The progression is built into the schedule, so you cannot accidentally stagnate.

It works for everything you train.

Weightlifting. Barbell, dumbbell, smith machine, cable, machine. The classic compounds and the isolation work.

Calisthenics. Push-ups, pull-ups, pike push-ups, dips, muscle-ups, planche and handstand push-up progressions. Skill-based bodyweight work, tracked by reps + holds.

Cardio. Treadmill, bike, rower, jump rope, outdoor running. Track duration, watch it climb.

Home workouts. Bodyweight only, no equipment required. The full library works without ever stepping in a gym.

Faron does not just record what you did. It tells you what to lift, hold, or run next, based on what you cleared last time.

NUTRITION CALIBRATED TO YOU

The second promise. Faron uses your age, height, weight, goal weight, fitness goal, and training context to generate a daily calorie target and a full macro split using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation tuned to your activity level. After it generates, you see a projected weekly rate and a realistic goal date based on the math. No vibes-based estimates.

Cutting. The deficit is sized to your body, not a one-size-fits-all 500-calorie cut. You will lose fat at a sustainable rate and protect lean mass with the protein floor the app sets for you. The projection card tells you exactly what week you finish.

Bulking. The surplus is sized for clean gains. Protein hits the marker every day, carbs fuel the working sets, and the rate stays in the lane that adds size without adding more fat than you want to cut later.

Maintaining. Pull the surplus to zero and the same engine keeps you steady.

SAFETY RULE FOR USERS UNDER 18

For minors, the AI caps weight change at 1.2 lbs per week regardless of goal. The deficit or surplus is sized down so adolescents progress safely.

EVERYTHING ELSE THAT MAKES IT WORK

Smart Set Recommendations. Reps first, then weight. Once you clear the top of your rep range on every set, the next session bumps the weight and resets you to the bottom. Outside your overload day, weight steps up at most once per week.

Per-Exercise Charts. 1RM, total volume, average weight, average reps. For timed work: best hold, total time, average hold. Weekly dividers mark every overload day so you can see the line climbing.

AI Meal Generator. Free-text any context (body fat percent, dietary preference, allergies) and the AI factors it in. Generate meal ideas from ingredients you already bookmarked.

Five Native Widgets. Streak, weight, calories, water, today's workout. Each deep-links into the right screen.

Five Languages, Two Unit Systems, Three Themes. English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese. Imperial or metric. Light, dark, or system.

Liquid Glass UI. Built native for iOS 26.

PRIVACY FIRST

Your data stays on your device. We do not sell it, share it, or hold it hostage.

WHAT YOU GET

Two promises. You will get stronger every week. You will hit your nutrition goal as long as you follow the app. Try Faron free for seven days. After the trial, Premium is $12.99 per month or $99.99 per year. Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled and can be managed from your App Store account anytime.

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## Key features

- Automated weekly progressive overload
- Personalized calorie and macro targets
- Supports weightlifting, calisthenics, cardio, and home workouts
- AI-driven meal generator
- Smart set recommendations
- Per-exercise progress charts
- Native widgets for quick access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual - Faron Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Monthly - Faron Premium | $12.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faron-lift-heavy-eat-right/id6763432492/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-06-07*

I havent came across any problems with this app. It works amazing, and i personally use it to just track my food and then track my calisthenics workouts.

## Frequently asked questions about Faron

### How does Faron ensure I get stronger weekly?

Faron automatically increases your suggested working weights or hold times by a percentage you choose each week on your designated overload day, per muscle group. This built-in progression prevents stagnation.

### What kind of workouts does Faron support?

Faron supports a wide range of activities including weightlifting (barbell, dumbbell, machine), calisthenics (push-ups, pull-ups, handstand progressions), cardio (treadmill, bike, running), and home workouts without equipment.

### How does Faron calculate my nutrition goals?

Faron uses your age, height, weight, goal weight, fitness goal, and training context to generate a daily calorie target and macro split via the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, tuned to your activity level.

### Does Faron offer meal planning assistance?

Yes, Faron features an AI Meal Generator. You can input free-text context like body fat percentage, dietary preferences, or allergies, and it will factor these into generating meal ideas from your bookmarked ingredients.

### What are the subscription options for Faron Premium?

Faron Premium offers a Monthly plan for $12.99 with a 7-day free trial, and an Annual plan for $99.99, also with a 7-day free trial. These plans unlock additional features beyond the free tier.

### Is Faron suitable for users under 18?

Yes, Faron has a safety rule for users under 18. The AI caps weight change at 1.2 lbs per week and sizes down deficits or surpluses to ensure adolescents progress safely.

### What data does Faron track for exercise progress?

Faron provides per-exercise charts that include metrics like estimated 1RM, total volume, average weight, and average reps. For timed work, it tracks best hold, total time, and average hold, with weekly dividers marking overload days.

### What devices can I use Faron on?

Currently, Faron is supported on iPhone devices. The app was last updated on June 22, 2026, with version 1.04.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.04 — 2026-06-22

Expanded exercise library

### 1.03 — 2026-05-31

Exercise database expanded, particularly added support for calisthenics.

### 1.02 — 2026-05-30

Added features relating to promotional codes.

### 1.01 — 2026-05-29

Welcome to Faron 1.01.

This is the second public release, and it ships with everything we believe a serious fitness app needs and nothing it does not.

What you get on day one:

PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD ENGINE
Pick a weekly overload day. Your target weights climb by your chosen percentage, per muscle group, automatically. Use one global rate or fine tune chest, back, shoulders, biceps, triceps, quads, hamstrings, glutes, abs, forearms, and calves independently.

SMART SETS
Faron tells you the next weight and rep target on every set, based on your last sessions. Outside the overload day, weights step up at most once per week and only if your previous set landed strong.

AI NUTRITION
Generate calorie and macro goals tuned to your exact profile. Add free text context the AI factors in, then see a projected weekly rate and goal date the moment the numbers come back.

FULL WORKOUT AND FOOD LOGGING
Sets, reps, weights, calories, protein, carbs, fats, water. Bookmark workouts and foods for one tap reuse. Eight starter workout templates included.

FIVE HOME SCREEN WIDGETS
Streak, weight, calories, water, and workout. Native to iOS 26 with deep links into the app.

FIVE LANGUAGES, TWO UNIT SYSTEMS, THREE THEMES
English, Spanish, French, German, and Chinese. Imperial or metric. Light, dark, or system.

PRIVACY FIRST
Your data lives on your device. We do not sell it, share it, or hold it hostage.

We built Faron for the lifter who is tired of apps that just record what happened and never push what should happen next. Try it for seven days free and see for yourself.

Thanks for being here at the start. More to come.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-20

No release notes.

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