Overall, I really like the programming
I’m a big fan of the bodybuilding track because I needed to rebuild muscle after taking some time off. Once I’m where I want to be, I’ll probably switch over to the conditioning track.
It’s solid programming you can do on your own alongside CrossFit, especially if you’re working out from home and can’t always get to the gym.
I do wish the bodybuilding track included warm-ups, but I’ve just been making up my own. For the strength and conditioning track, I’d love an option with more advanced movements for people who also do CrossFit. There’s never anything with handstands, muscle-ups, double-unders, or Olympic lifts — it leans heavily toward simpler movements. I end up modifying some sessions to add that stuff myself.
I’m still not totally convinced Playbook is the ideal platform for this program, but it’s workable. It took a little while to get used to, and I do like being able to see all the workouts at once rather than weekly drops. I get why they format it that way to discourage people from copying the programming, but it also makes me wonder how often new workouts will be added and how long the app will stick around. Some people might get bored or just copy everything and cancel.
I also appreciate the simple nutrition guidance, even though I don’t personally need it.
The “for men” branding is a bit odd, but I’m a 46-year-old dad so I guess I fit the target demographic.
It’s solid programming you can do on your own alongside CrossFit, especially if you’re working out from home and can’t always get to the gym.
I do wish the bodybuilding track included warm-ups, but I’ve just been making up my own. For the strength and conditioning track, I’d love an option with more advanced movements for people who also do CrossFit. There’s never anything with handstands, muscle-ups, double-unders, or Olympic lifts — it leans heavily toward simpler movements. I end up modifying some sessions to add that stuff myself.
I’m still not totally convinced Playbook is the ideal platform for this program, but it’s workable. It took a little while to get used to, and I do like being able to see all the workouts at once rather than weekly drops. I get why they format it that way to discourage people from copying the programming, but it also makes me wonder how often new workouts will be added and how long the app will stick around. Some people might get bored or just copy everything and cancel.
I also appreciate the simple nutrition guidance, even though I don’t personally need it.
The “for men” branding is a bit odd, but I’m a 46-year-old dad so I guess I fit the target demographic.
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Timer
Workouts are great but the timer is very glitchy. Randomly can’t edit it, takes multiple restarts.
Confusing and inefficient
My wife has used the NCFit app in the past and really enjoyed it. I am recently in between programs and looking to try it, signing up and activating with the newer version of this app is inefficient and clunky. I can’t even speak to the quality of the workout. Going to be $30 donation and a hard pass for me.
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Best Programming For Jiu Jitsu
The Train Hard “Force” program has gotten me into the best shape by any measure in my life and I’m 49 years old. It got me running again, helped me drop 26 pounds, and supports my Jiu Jitsu schedule perfectly. Simply put, it’s the best combat sports adjacent / supportive program I’ve ever used. The app UX is simple and easy to understand, I’ve also bought and cross trained the sandbag program with groups of buddies in public places. The whole thing is incredibly valuable.
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Flex Program Review
It’s a bummer that each workout block does not have links to the exercise videos. Train hard has a library in YouTube, but it’s hidden in the website and there is no search function other than scrolling forever. I know how to do most exercises but I like to verify I am doing it according to the programmer.
Also, there is no daily explanation of methodology for the workouts, applying a “myo” concept is great… except it’s not explained very well.
Feel like the programming is good, but application is not great especially compared to other similar programs. Bummer.
Also, there is no daily explanation of methodology for the workouts, applying a “myo” concept is great… except it’s not explained very well.
Feel like the programming is good, but application is not great especially compared to other similar programs. Bummer.
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Quality
Phenomenal training programs. The TRAIN HARD team does a great job producing great workouts no matter what your fitness level.
EPIC
The guys at train hard don’t just talk the talk, but definitely walk the walk and it shows through their training programs. I personally have seen massive benefits from just floating around the gym ‘lifting weights’, to training with a structured program. I really enjoy the style of workouts the TH brand put out, as well as the mantra of ‘train, protect, provide’.
I would highly recommend this app to anyone looking for a good program (which I have to 5 of my friends)!
Keep training hard 🤘🏽
I would highly recommend this app to anyone looking for a good program (which I have to 5 of my friends)!
Keep training hard 🤘🏽
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I can’t sign up
I can’t sign up. The app tells me to click “here” to finish signing up and it just gives me either the email signup popup or does nothing after I dismiss that popup. I try to go to the checkout page and SugarWOD and then I just go in circles. There’s no option to add the programming to my cart . So I tried website it’s the same. I can’t find a support link on the website.l with email. The app support link in the iOS store for app Support gives me a 404. I did the programming before. I wanted to sign up again! Help. Thanks!
Update.
Actually, I tried the website again and for this time for some reason, I found a way to sign up. With my existing sugar wod account.
Thanks
Update.
Actually, I tried the website again and for this time for some reason, I found a way to sign up. With my existing sugar wod account.
Thanks
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Quality Programming - Great App
The programming is really well thought out across all the tracks as you’d expect from Khalipa and Gabe. App works really well and is easy to use. Can’t recommend it enough, you feel like you’ve worked out hard without the beat up feeling week on week.
Less value compared to NCFit App
Like many folks here, I had no idea there was going to be such a hard transition to a new app. I really enjoyed the old app and the instructional videos. I was traveling when this forced transition took place and it was a pain to sign up remotely. The new signup process is far from straightforward. There are no instructional videos with the new app, it hangs often, and is very buggy. This morning, it took almost thirty seconds to open the app. This was after force closing it multiple times. It needs some work. I also miss the library of exercises. If charging more, the app and signup process should be seamless.
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Miss Some NCFIT Features
I’ve always liked Jason and I followed the NCFIT app programming off and on for a few years. The new program is missing a lot of the features that the old app/program had. Workout demos, daily training videos, a scaling guide, plus two versions of the daily workout (one Rx’d and one scaled). Daily workout also has accessory work/mobility built in. All those things are missing from the new program. Kind of a bummer. Still early though and maybe some of those things will be added in.
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It’s great but I liked NCFit
Compared to NC Fit. It’s $10 more a month but seems to lack the “competition” track and no instruction videos for metcon portion. So it feels like less value. The EMOM track is cool but I’d rather have the competition one. It’s the same great programming though. But I can’t help but know I’m paying more money for the same programming. I like the body building track. I don’t really understand the whole concept of “TRAIN HARD men’s club”. IMO its kind of weird because it feels like it’s ostracizing women. I also care zero about what other people have to say in comments in SugarWod. Honestly this isn’t “my gym”. I personally go to my local CrossFit gym if I’m comparing stats and being social. This is more accessory training for me. Overall, it’s great, but I feel like there’s less value compared to NCFit. I also had zero idea that NCF was transitioning to this and I was paid until March 23. I feel like Train Hard owes ME $20 because I had a few more weeks I paid for…Anyways, keep up the good work overall. The programming overall is great and I guess with inflation price hike was inevitable.
Also, for what it’s worth. With current app features..you don’t actually need this app you can just get SugarWOD and switch to the “train hard” gym.
Personally for me, that’s nice because my gym uses SugarWOD and I don’t need 2 apps.
Also, for what it’s worth. With current app features..you don’t actually need this app you can just get SugarWOD and switch to the “train hard” gym.
Personally for me, that’s nice because my gym uses SugarWOD and I don’t need 2 apps.
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Subscription model
Subscription model
Highly recommend!
Amazing app, programming, and customer service!
No thinking just working out.
Great to have an app like this that gives you zero thought and allow you to just workout. The best part is if you are feeling like an intense HIIT workout or maybe you want to lift some heavy weight. You just click to the mode you are feeling and bam… off to the races.
Great start
I’m enjoying the workouts so far!
Favorite programming for At-Home workouts
The new Train Hard app has been great across the board. It checks all the boxes for me with great programming but I’m loving the community. One of things I miss most about going to a CrossFit gym is the camaraderie. Train Hard gives a little dose of that right in the app. On top of that, Khalipa and his team are active in the app, and quick to respond to questions about programming. I couldn’t be happier with Train Hard.
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Love it
This is a great app and great workouts. No fancy ness about it just straight hard work.
For the disciplined
Great workouts daily. Jason Khalipa is also active in the daily comments.
Train Hard App
Subscribed to the app as a way to kick start my 2024 year workouts. I am extremely happy with the experience and really enjoying the workout plan. App is well designed.
