Heavy Protocol vs HIT

BRIEF. INTENSE. INFREQUENT. Stop living in the gym. Start growing. THE PROBLEM Most training programs focus on volume—more sets, more days, more hours in the gym. But biologically, intensity and duration are inversely proportional. You can train hard, or you can train long. You cannot do both. THE SOLUTION Heavy Protocol is a precision tracker designed for High Intensity Training (HIT). It enforces the "One Set to Failure" philosophy, ensuring you stimulate maximum muscle growth with the minimum effective dose of exercise. KEY FEATURES: • THE 72-HOUR TIMER Growth happens when you rest, not when you train. The app tracks your recovery window and tells you exactly when your nervous system is recharged and ready for the next session. • FOCUS-FIRST LOGGING No clutter. See your previous lift, beat it, and get out. • SMART ROUTINES Includes the classic Ideal Routine (4-Day Split) and the advanced Consolidated Routine. • HEALTHKIT INTEGRATION Automatically closes your Activity Rings and saves workouts to Apple Health. • PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD Clear visual history ensures you are always beating your last log. • STRICT FORM GUIDE Built-in 4-2-4 cadence instructions and anatomy guides to ensure perfect execution. • PHILOSOPHY Training before you have fully recovered is like picking at a scab. It prevents healing. Heavy Protocol prevents overtraining by managing your frequency based on your intensity. • PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays with you. There is no usage tracking or any other data that leaves your device. Download Heavy Protocol today and master the logic of lifting.

HIT: High Intensity Training is a workout planning and tracking app for lifters who prefer focused, low-volume, high-effort training. Browse HIT-style training plans, choose one that fits your schedule, and track your workouts with a simple logbook-focused experience. The app is built around the core principles of High Intensity Training: • Brief, intense sessions instead of endless volume • Controlled form and full range of motion • Progressive overload you can actually track • Enough recovery between hard efforts FEATURES • Curated HIT training plans you can browse without an account • Onboarding that recommends plans based on your goals and schedule • Activate a plan and follow week-by-week sessions • In-workout logging for warm-up, working, and drop sets • Previous-session performance shown while you train • Workout history and recovery-aware next-session guidance • Unit preferences (kg / lb) • Dark, focused UI designed for the gym Create a free account when you’re ready to save a plan, log workouts, and keep your history. Browse plans anytime—no sign-in required to explore. Train hard. Recover well. Keep it simple.