Wanted to love this
I really wanted this to be a one stop shop for my POTS healing journey. The daily journal prompt is nice, but you can’t see your post after submitting it. What?!? That’s so weird. I did love the mindfulness meditation. But, what is going on with these bonkers workout videos?! There are no warm-ups, cool-downs or stretching. If you try follow along with the video there is no counting, no understanding of when to stop. It’s literally a person doing the exercise once and then looping that video until you stop it. Also the person doesn’t talk and you just hear background noise on a repeated loop. This app has so much potential, but the training videos are a 0/5 for me. Such a bummer.
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Helped me return to exercise
I’ve been struggling with my POTS symptoms for several years now. A few years ago, I started exercising on my own and felt so much better. However, I ended up crashing and every time I have tried to return to exercise since I have crashed. Until now! This program has helped me slow myself down to a pace that so far has kept me from crashing. If a week felt really hard even if I can pass the test, I will redo it until it feels a little easier. The video examples of the exercises are helpful and I feel like $60 a year is a very reasonable price for what you get. I also enjoy that they have added mindfulness and journal prompts into the app as well. I would encourage anyone with POTS to at least give this a shot and see if it can help you get some of your life back! I definitely have more energy and am able to do so much more since starting this program.
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Please Exist But Do Better
I’ve had POTS for a while and was just given a paper version of this app. I was actually seeing if this had been done yet so I could potentially take it on and came across SALT. It’s got such good bones, there is such a need. But the pricing, content quality, and lacking detail for microconditioning for cardio within target heart rate zones are all a bummer. The actual programs given by doctors already exist for anyone coming across this app - you’d be better served and not would probably be safer to have your cardiologist provide this to you. I really wanted this app to be part of my training program - please keep up the already solid work on this for the community. It could make such a difference if executed well, safely, and affordably.
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Terrible
Have to pay to even login
LOVE this program
This program has helped me so much! I am glad I ignored the “reviews” since most people had clearly not even tried it out.
Price gouging
The app says $60/year when you download it but when you go pay, they try to charge you $249.99/year
Pricing inconsistencies
I wanted to buy the year subscription which the app says is $5 a month for a total of $60. When I try to check out it wants to charge me $179.99. I have tried to contact the developer about this discrepancy with no response. So I can’t imagine any other app support is good either 🤷🏻♀️
Confused about the price
When I open the app, it says $5/month with an annual subscription ($60/year). Sounds like a good deal. However, when I proceed to the payment, the number changes to $179/year, which is a huge difference from the initial price.
Can’t really rate the app before figuring this out.
Can’t really rate the app before figuring this out.
Entirely paid app
No free trial or even a clear insight or preview to the app. Real shame because appears to be potentially great but at the price point it’s not worth the risk without a free trial or something
$30 a month/ no trial
I really wanted to use and like this app. But for $30 a months with no trail is absurd. I can’t even look at what the app has to offer unless I shell out $30 right off the bat. Over a $100 for the year. If I could at least SEE what the app could do for me I MIGHT pay that price. Do yourself a favor and just use google and YouTube. That’s free.
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This app is amazing
I just wanted to say if you are struggling and want your life back do it! Sara’s video is inspiring and emotional because I felt her pain and struggle 100% especially having adrenaline dumps and being a mom and determined to be your best as a mother and for yourself. I’m determined and so can you! Thank you Sara! 🤍
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Not as EDS-friendly as advertised
I really wanted to love this - the idea is fabulous, but the interface and exercising itself do not seem terribly EDS friendly. If you have POTS with a side of EDS, this may work, but I’d be very hesitant to recommend to other zebras, especially those who have systemic manifestations (spinal instabilities, MCAS, etc.) Additionally, the interface isn’t sensory-friendly, videos are mismatched (some have audio instructions, some don’t, all seem to be pulled from various YouTube sources and not made specifically for this app, etc.) It seems you need to switch between multiple screens to actually see your photos, and it doesn’t seem to automatically upload a schedule to follow (you have to manually make your to-do list). I don’t think the price point is terribly off for the idea and effort put in to app development, but may not be the best implementation! I’d love for a physical therapist to make an app like this, working more within “the box” of the joints for an EDS-friendlier program to help those who also live with POTS!
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Amazing app
Sarah is the best. This app is very affordable and great for progressively getting back into exercise no matter what point you are starting from. It is the best!
No free trial
The idea of this app is great. But it’s very spendy for not being able to see some pieces for free or to have a free week trial. I’m not willing to pay the fee without being able to get an idea of what the content is actually like.
Love the SALT program!
Truly has been life changing. I tried CHOP but flared since I didn’t know what I was doing. It’s been super great having videos to follow so I know how to do an exercise correctly. It’s also been really helpful to be able to chat with the trainers and ask questions right in the app! The community groups are a nice addition.
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Don’t hesitate, just start!
Started the Salt app in mid July. I’m now on level one and shocked at the improvement in just a month. I was coming out of a several month long ups and downs type flare after having symptoms mostly controlled for 2.5 years. Suddenly my med stopped working and it took so long to find something else and get things back on track. I could barely lift my arms before starting for overhead claps. It made my whole body shake to do dead bugs. After a few weeks dead bugs were my favorite exercise and I couldn’t believe how strong I was getting. Especially core. I went to do a plank and couldn’t believe I could hold it. I also have been doing some light weights along side it and now have even been able to take the dogs on short walks and go on some short bike rides. It’s honestly crazy. I was in bed or sitting laying most of the time since mid April-top of July. I’ve never stuck with a program and it took me a few tries to commit but I’m starting to believe things are possible that I didn’t before. Not letting pots control and dictate my life anymore. Getting stronger every day 🙂 so thankful for the program. Don’t hesitate to try this. You will be amazed at how quickly you improve. It is gradual enough that you won’t get thrown into a flare but just the right amount that you will build each day and suddenly one week you’ll realize you feel strong not weak doing the exercises and the soreness and trouble you had at the start you don’t have anymore. I also can stand for longer periods of time and be more active around the house as well. Pair this program with compression socks, electrolytes, medicine if you need it to be able to start exercise in the first place, and a healthy diet and you will start to have some hope for your reconditioning! I thought it was crazy to hear someone with pots could now ride a horse or ski and do active things of that level but now I’m inspired and starting to think maybe it is possible. Baby steps each day. The the very slow gradual way of this program is really what makes it work. Stay committed, don’t over do it, just do the plan as it’s laid out! Give it a few weeks and you’ll be convinced it’s worth continuing. I am so thankful this program was created. It’s so easy to follow and it has truly turned things around for me already. I have hope now that I didn’t before!
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5 stars
I love this program, highly recommend. I find it easy to use and navigate. It also provides a lot of knowledge and features like nutrition and mindset work.
Prior to using this app, I had a hard time thinking of exercises or a routines that flowed that weren’t too overwhelming on my body. With this app all that stress has disappeared and I can just focus on completing the workouts. I love that you are able to follow along with the videos and the rest breaks are timed. I am extremely happy and hopeful it will help easy my symptoms or give me a better quality of life.
Prior to using this app, I had a hard time thinking of exercises or a routines that flowed that weren’t too overwhelming on my body. With this app all that stress has disappeared and I can just focus on completing the workouts. I love that you are able to follow along with the videos and the rest breaks are timed. I am extremely happy and hopeful it will help easy my symptoms or give me a better quality of life.
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Brilliant and fantastic!!
I can’t thank Sara enough for this app! I have pots and been finding it really hard to get back into fitness but this has given me so much hope so get better. Mentally it helps me so much as it’s so simple to follow and gives you simple workouts so you don’t have to get stressed about what work outs are good for you.
I’m on week 2 and feel so positive and I’m so grateful to have found this app and to have been recommended the salt programme!
I’m on week 2 and feel so positive and I’m so grateful to have found this app and to have been recommended the salt programme!
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Highly Recommended!
An all encompassing app to help users progress safely through a recovery program designed specifically for POTS and EDS.
As a Physical Therapist, it is so refreshing to have this resource that I can trust when referring my patients to! It takes a holistic approach to addressing POTS and EDS through fitness, nutrition, education, and creating a community for support. I highly recommend this app to anyone dealing with these conditions!
As a Physical Therapist, it is so refreshing to have this resource that I can trust when referring my patients to! It takes a holistic approach to addressing POTS and EDS through fitness, nutrition, education, and creating a community for support. I highly recommend this app to anyone dealing with these conditions!
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SALT to the Rescue!
I have had POTS for over 20 years but finally diagnosed 3 years ago. This app has helped me gain knowledge and understanding about weight lifting and exercise. Prior to this I was mainly on my bike, which helps, but I needed something a bit more. In comes SALT and the exercise program. Here’s the kicker with this program, you can literally start anywhere. If you are in bed most days, there’s exercises for you to start with. If you are like me and can hop on a bike and do all the day to day activities, there’s a place for you to start. But it doesn’t stop there, it includes nutrition and a knowledge base with articles and blog posts on POTS recovery. In my opinion, it’s a well rounded program for anyone with POTS & EDS. It’s easy to use and the developer is very responsive too which puts SALT at 5 stars for me.
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