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Honest guides on tracking workouts, progressing loads, free alternatives to paid apps, and building a coaching business — from the team behind the free SammaGym app.
ComparisonsPaid vs free workout apps: what are you actually paying for?Honest breakdown of what paid gym apps charge for, what you genuinely need vs nice-to-have, and why a free offline-first app covers most lifters.
ComparisonsA genuinely free JEFIT alternative.JEFIT's free tier has limits and ads. SammaGym is a free-forever alternative with auto-regulated progression, offline logging, and a coaching toolkit — no subscription.
ComparisonsA genuinely free Fitbod alternative.Fitbod costs a subscription after its trial. SammaGym is a free Fitbod alternative with auto-generated programs, auto-regulated progression, and offline logging.
Workout trackingSync your workouts across devices — free.Log on your phone, review on your tablet, plan on your laptop — SammaGym syncs your workouts across devices for free, with full offline support and no subscription.
TrainingA free exercise library: see what each move trains.Browse 150+ exercises organised by muscle group, see primary and secondary muscles worked, learn technique, and swap moves when equipment is busy — all free.
TrainingAn app that builds your workout program for you.Don't know how to write a training program? SammaGym generates an evidence-based plan — right volume, right split, built-in progression — and adapts it as you improve. Free.
Workout trackingA free cardio GPS tracker inside your gym app.SammaGym tracks GPS runs, walks and rides alongside your lifts — free, no subscription. One app for strength and cardio, one history, no extra cost.
Workout trackingA free interval timer for every timed workout.Need a free interval timer for Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP or For Time? SammaGym has every timed-workout format built in — full-screen, loud beeps, no separate app.
Workout trackingSee that you're actually getting stronger.Visible progress is the strongest motivator in the gym. Learn what to track — 1RM trend, weekly volume, body weight, photos — and how SammaGym shows it all free.
Getting startedA gym app with no download.SammaGym is a free gym app with no app store download. Open it in your browser, add it to your home screen, and it works offline like a native app.
Workout trackingTrack your personal records automatically.Stop missing PRs. SammaGym detects weight, rep, and estimated 1RM records automatically and flags them in real time — free, no spreadsheet needed.
TrainingAn app that tells you when to add weight.Stop guessing when to increase weight at the gym. SammaGym uses double progression and reps-in-reserve to suggest your next load automatically — free.
Workout trackingThe best free rest timer for the gym.The best gym rest timer is built into your workout tracker. SammaGym auto-starts after every set, stays readable on the lock screen, and is completely free.
Workout trackingLog a gym workout in two taps.Most apps slow you down with menus and forms. SammaGym lets you log a set in two taps — previous weight visible, rest timer auto-starts, always free.
ComparisonsThe best free workout apps.How to choose a free workout app that actually fits your training. What to look for, the main categories, freemium traps to avoid, and where SammaGym fits.
Workout trackingA free workout app that works offline.Most gyms have dead zones. SammaGym is an offline-first workout tracker — logs every set without internet, syncs when you reconnect. Free forever.
Coaching businessHow to price your online coaching.Learn how to price online coaching confidently: value-based vs hourly, package tiers, what to include, how to raise prices, and how to handle discounts.
Coaching businessHow to get your first online coaching clients.A practical guide for new online fitness coaches: niche down, use your network, build social proof, and reduce friction with free tools. No hype, no earnings claims.
Getting startedThe best free gym app for beginners.Starting at the gym? Find the best free app that gives you a real program, easy logging, and tells you when to add weight — no subscription needed.
ComparisonsA genuinely free Strong app alternative.Looking for a free Strong app alternative? SammaGym offers fast logging, previous-set inline, auto-regulated progression, and a coaching toolkit — free forever.
Coaching businessHow to write a training program your clients will follow.A coach's practical framework: intake, split selection, exercise choice, weekly volume, RIR intensity, double progression, deloads, and delivery via a free app.
TrainingWhen to increase the weight you lift.Hit the top of your rep range on every set with 1+ RIR and clean form? Add the smallest jump available. Here's exactly when — and how much — to go heavier.
Workout trackingDitch the spreadsheet. Track workouts properly.Excel and Google Sheets work for planning but break down in the gym. Here's an honest comparison and why a free purpose-built tracker wins for in-session use.
Coaching businessA free app for coaches & their clients.The free coaching toolkit for online personal trainers: manage clients, build and assign programs, send professional quotes. No subscription, no per-client fee.
ComparisonsA genuinely free Hevy alternative.Looking for a free Hevy alternative? SammaGym offers auto-regulated progression, cardio GPS, and a coaching toolkit — all free, no subscription.
Workout trackingThe best free workout tracker.Most workout apps hide useful features behind a paywall. Here's what a genuinely free workout tracker should include — and one that actually delivers it.
TrainingProgressive overload: how to actually track it.Most lifters track progressive overload wrong. Learn double progression, RIR, and how to log sets so you keep gaining strength and muscle for years.