[APP] DeekFit Gym [released: 10/23/10] [updated: 12/5/12] [v3.15]

DeekoVB5 · Nov 20, 2010

App Name: DeekFit Gym

App Description:
Hello hello XDA,

I have an app in the market - DeekFit Gym. Download link: http://social.zune.net/redirect?type=phoneApp&id=252b705a-47db-df11-a844-00237de2db9e

The app is a fully-featured gym suite, it lets you create routines and schedules, add/track your workouts, view your progress, track your body weight, calculate one-rep max, BMR, BMI, kg/lb, etc. The paid version also syncs with deekfit.com, where you can view your workouts and weight history, or use it as a cloud backup feature.

Any Windows Phone 7 users that could check it out and give me some feedback, I'd really appreciate it. I didn't have a device until recently, and I've fixed a bunch of bugs since then, but I'm sure there's more out there. Also, I am always open to suggestions for future features - I'm on a pretty aggressive development schedule, so I try to work things in quickly. I built this thing tailored to my own needs as a powerlifter, so other people's opinions are definitely welcome...not everyone uses it the same way I would!

Thanks guys!

Source: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=9312860#post9312860

Download link: http://social.zune.net/redirect?type=phoneApp&id=252b705a-47db-df11-a844-00237de2db9e

Changelog

Code:

Updated in 3.15:
A number of bug fixes related to custom exercises disappearing and routines with custom exercises crashing

Updated in 3.9.1:
◦Performance improvements while resuming the app
◦Numeric fields now accept commas for decimals points in metric
◦Better landscape orientation support
◦Various improvements and bug fixes


Updated in 3.9:
◦New long list selector for exercises
◦More built-in exercises
◦Can now add new exercises directly from routine builder
◦Re-order routines without deleting exercises
◦Can now change set timer from free workout mode
◦Ability to pin free workout mode to start screen
◦New speed/pace stats for cardio exercises
◦New ‘secondary stat’ chart on stats page
◦Timer mode remembers last setting
◦Timer delay configurable from within timer mode
◦Use stopwatch time for free workout entry
◦Bug fixes

Updated in 3.8:
•(pro only) Performance while syncing with deekfit.com drastically improved.
•You can now edit and delete custom exercises, as well as enter descriptions.
•Switch between Metric/US units for each entry.
•Select past dates for new entries/notes.
•Reps/weight entries no longer automatically clear after entry.
•Fixed a few bugs that were introduced by Mango.
•UI improvements.

Updated in 3.7 (Mango Release):
-Multitasking support
-Pin routines/timers to home screen
-Mango-specific bug fixes
-Added ability to view routine data in stats page

Updated in 3.6: 
-Bug fix with custom exercises 

Updated in 3.5: 
-New routine player mode 
-More intuitive routine scheduling 
-Quick adder/player for all routines 
-Easily track routine history 
-MyFitness view 
-Support for non-US date/time formats 
-Redesigned home page 
-Weight graph only loads when requested 
-Improvements to weight goal trends 
-Default weight viewer lengths 
-Barbell helper calculates which plates to load 
-Timer now has lap mode 
-Delay Start option in timer 
-Bug/Crash fixes

Updated in 3.2.1:
-Improved filesystem for faster loading, saving, and syncing
-Sounds when timers expire
-Smarter trend lines on weight graph 
-BMI trends on weight graph 
-Ability to run application without an account 
-Improved workout entry page 
-Display logged in user on profile/sync page 
-Bug fixes and stability improvements 

Updated in 3.1:
-User Experience improvements: Faster page loading, quicker startup, progress bars, animiations, etc
-Ability to run behind a locked screen
-Improvements to routine quick adder
-More powerful searching
-In app help/tips
-Bug fixes

Updated in 3.0: 
-Images/Videos/Descriptions of exercises
-Redesigned new entry page
-Timers - stopwatch/countdown/intervals
-Percentage calculator added to new entry/1RM calculator pages
-View workouts by tag and search
-Default routines added
-Improved routine quick add ability
-cardio exercises fixed on stats page
-metric conversion bug fixed on stats page
-various small bug fixes and UI tweaks
-(pro) fixed auto-sync bug that caused workouts to not appear
-(pro) added sync status page

Version 2.8:
-Ability to enter past body weight entries
-Go Home button added to view routines and view exercises pages
-Fixed issue causing new exercises to not show up immediately
-Fixed issue causing metric workout entries to decrease in weight

tboy2000 · Nov 20, 2010

I like the look of the app but don't like the app name. Sorry. Can you not just call it something generic like Keep Fit or Gym Fit and still of course credit yourself in the about screen? Just that Deek... what is Deek - has nothing to do with working out. I know its your name. Please dont take offence.

DeekoVB5 · Nov 20, 2010

tboy2000 said:
I like the look of the app but don't like the app name. Sorry. Can you not just call it something generic like Keep Fit or Gym Fit and still of course credit yourself in the about screen? Just that Deek... what is Deek - has nothing to do with working out. I know its your name. Please dont take offence.

I know I know, its weird. The original name was "GymTracker", with a publisher of "DeekFit". But eventually I want to port this to other platforms - and Android and iPhone already have a workout program with every name imaginable. I'm probably the only DeekFit

(Its short for Deeko Fitness, for clarification)

tboy2000 · Nov 21, 2010

Ah well keep thinking up some other genric titles please

Prinzessin Horst · Nov 23, 2010

Tried your app.
Looks very well designed.
The name is no problem for me..

My main problem is, that i don't know all the names of the different exercises because my english is not that good.

Would this be a big problem to translate the app in some other languages?

DeekoVB5 · Nov 24, 2010

Version 2.7 was certified today, should be published to the marketplace by now. Changelog in the first post. I've been using this version for almost a week now and I'm really happy with it compared to 2.6 - everything is just quicker and smoother.

Comments/suggestions appreciated.

DeekoVB5 · Nov 24, 2010

Prinzessin Horst said:
Tried your app.
Looks very well designed.
The name is no problem for me..

My main problem is, that i don't know all the names of the different exercises because my english is not that good.

Would this be a big problem to translate the app in some other languages?

Thanks.

I thought about making the app multi-language. The biggest issue is that I don't speak other languages particularly well myself. Might be able to find someone to translate for me. Any volunteers?

Although, sooner than that, I'll be releasing an update that includes visual demonstrations (hopefully videos if I can make it efficient enough, if not, images) of the exercises. That should help out.

DeekoVB5 · Dec 14, 2010

I've submitted version 2.8 of DeekFit Gym to the marketplace for certification. It should be available for downloading later in the week.

Changes:
-Ability to enter past body weight entries
-Go Home button added to view routines and view exercises pages
-Fixed issue causing new exercises to not show up immediately
-Fixed issue causing metric workout entries to decrease in weight

Thanks to everyone who sent these issues in!

DeekoVB5 · Jan 20, 2011

I submitted a huge update tonight. Should be certified and ready to go by the end of the week.

Updated in 3.0:
-Images/Videos/Descriptions of exercises
-Redesigned new entry page
-Timers - stopwatch/countdown/intervals
-Percentage calculator added to new entry/1RM calculator pages
-View workouts by tag and search
-Default routines added
-Improved routine quick add ability
-cardio exercises fixed on stats page
-metric conversion bug fixed on stats page
-various small bug fixes and UI tweaks
-(pro) fixed auto-sync bug that caused workouts to not appear
-(pro) added sync status page

DeekoVB5 · Feb 18, 2011

New update was just approved and is available in the marketplace.

Updates in 3.1:
-User Experience improvements: Faster page loading, quicker startup, progress bars, animiations, etc
-Ability to run behind a locked screen
-Improvements to routine quick adder
-More powerful searching
-In app help/tips
-Bug fixes

Thanks to everything that sent me suggestions for this release!

DeekoVB5 · Apr 22, 2011

Version 3.2 was published to the marketplace last night.

-Improved filesystem for faster loading, saving, and syncing
-Sounds when timers expire
-Smarter trend lines on weight graph
-BMI trends on weight graph
-Ability to run application without an account
-Improved workout entry page
-Display logged in user on profile/sync page
-Bug fixes and stability improvements

bishtmoris · Apr 27, 2011

Hey...really informative thread. Thanks for sharing with us.

DioNNiS · Apr 29, 2011

Is this application providing any web service?

DeekoVB5 · May 10, 2011

DioNNiS said:
Is this application providing any web service?

Sorry for the delay...this thread has gotten so few posts I haven't been checking regularly

I really should subscribe.

The standard (free) version doesn't sync with the internet. The Pro version does sync with deekfit.com, where you can view/edit/add new data.

npoe · May 24, 2011

I haven't used the app enough but I think that we should be able to filter exercises by gear/machine needed to perform them; it is hard to find the ones you can perform without a gym from the list.

Also the build-in calculators don't play well with landscape mode.

I'm not gym person but I exercise in home with a limited amount of equipment.

alexgav · May 28, 2011

gave it a try

I gave your app a try yesterday (it's feature on Zune Marketplace now, which is pretty awesome).

I hit several issues. The first one - is there a way to to add new excercises, or are you just limited to what you have in the program? Currently it's missing some basic ones, e.g. pullover. On top of that, there are tons of variations of other ones that you are missing. E.g. "Lat Pulldown" is not enought. There could be wide grip, narrow grip, reverse grip, etc. I need to be able to add my own excercises. If I can't, the app isn't very useful to me.

The second issue is excercise entry for a routine. I tried to enter it, and it looks like you just allow to enter how many reps and sets, and that's it. Again, that's very limiting. First of all, there are warmup sets that I want to be able to mark as such. Second, if you do pyramid or reverse pyramid, you don't do the same number of reps in each set. You do x6, x8, x10 or x10, x8, x6, etc.

Overall the app seems like a great idea. I was thinking of writing one myself, but I'd rather use someone else's. I wouldn't even have an issue with paying for it provided it addressed all my needs. As it is, most of the ones I see are just not flexible enough. I think I'll just end up writing one on my own...

DeekoVB5 · Jun 1, 2011

Sorry for the late reply again folks, I was on vacation.

alexgav said:
I gave your app a try yesterday (it's feature on Zune Marketplace now, which is pretty awesome).

Cool, didn't know it was featured. Definitely exciting.

I hit several issues. The first one - is there a way to to add new excercises, or are you just limited to what you have in the program? Currently it's missing some basic ones, e.g. pullover. On top of that, there are tons of variations of other ones that you are missing. E.g. "Lat Pulldown" is not enought. There could be wide grip, narrow grip, reverse grip, etc. I need to be able to add my own excercises. If I can't, the app isn't very useful to me.

Yep, you can add your own exercises. I didn't want to overwhelm users with a lot of exercises they wouldn't use (such as the above poster), so I put about 100 of the basics.

Two options:

1) On the home screen, swipe right twice and tap Exercises. Then tap the "+" icon at the bottom.
2) On the workout page, tap the exercise button to see the exercise list. Then, tap the "+" icon at the bottom.

The second issue is excercise entry for a routine. I tried to enter it, and it looks like you just allow to enter how many reps and sets, and that's it. Again, that's very limiting. First of all, there are warmup sets that I want to be able to mark as such. Second, if you do pyramid or reverse pyramid, you don't do the same number of reps in each set. You do x6, x8, x10 or x10, x8, x6, etc.

I considered adding a dedicated option for warmup sets - and still may, I agree, it would be nice to have. For now, you can use the tag functionality to tag a set as either warmup, work, or cool down - you can tag any set with anything.

As for the latter, its built so you can add as many sets as you'd like. Enter 135x10, then 155x8, then 185x6, and so on.

Overall the app seems like a great idea. I was thinking of writing one myself, but I'd rather use someone else's. I wouldn't even have an issue with paying for it provided it addressed all my needs. As it is, most of the ones I see are just not flexible enough. I think I'll just end up writing one on my own...

Actually, that was my own justification. There were workout apps, but nothing that really did what I wanted - hence DeekFit Gym was born.

DeekoVB5 · Jun 1, 2011

npoe said:
I haven't used the app enough but I think that we should be able to filter exercises by gear/machine needed to perform them; it is hard to find the ones you can perform without a gym from the list.

Also the build-in calculators don't play well with landscape mode.

I'm not gym person but I exercise in home with a limited amount of equipment.

Maybe I could pre-tag exercises with the equipment, and then you could use the existing tag search. However, that gets tough, because everyone's home gym is a little different, you know?

One option that would work with the app as it stands now would be just to create your own versions of the exercises, using the equipment available to you. Then you can scroll over to the "custom" tab on the exercises page and see just the ones you created.

DeekoVB5 · Aug 4, 2011

Its been awhile, but version 3.5 (and 3.6) have been released! Tons of improvements and and bug fixes. Check it out!

Tim.Smith · Aug 18, 2011

Didn't know the creator posted here. Anyway, this is the best app for lifters for Windows Phone. It is awesome.

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