We're Working Out - Al Kavadlo

This is a very simple and effective app for all levels of bodyweight/calisthenics training offering everything from basic to advanced movements with descriptions. The app provides a list of movements and compiles them into various routines (with progressions). There is plenty of flexibility in regards to static/dynamic and strength/endurance based routines. The workouts are all fundamentally simple and can easily be tailored to fit the user’s specific needs. I’ve been doing at least one of these routines each day in some form or fashion over the past year and a half, and the results have been noticeable. Whether it’s a quick 5 minute routine each morning or a series of routines compiled into a longer session, you will get results and enjoy the process. Also, Al makes this app fun with his cartoon graphics and token words of encouragement. Great app. Highly recommend!

I love the exercise selection. I mix up the different workouts to keep it fun and give my body a break if needed. I also love that now it logs your workouts, no need for a notebook anymore which is great. I feel that the app needs more on programming, the new daily workouts exercises, well are self explanatory but for the rest of the categories it would be great to know how often should I be doing certain workouts to get best results and also be safe. Great Job :)

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I was under the impression that this was a body weight workout app, so was a bit disappointed to find so many workouts required a bar. I have a pull-up bar for my door frame, but how am I going to do an Aussie pull-up? I also feel like some of the workouts might not be totally appropriate for their skill level, and a bit dangerous. For instance “static zero” is a beginner workout, yet if done for the 3-5 recommended rounds, it would mean being on your wrists for 3.5 to almost 6 minutes total. Yikes. A path to follow, or some sort of guidance would be nice. I agree with another reviewer who said it feels like picking stuff at random. Add to that the bar issue, and I feel like there’s not actually much content that I can pick from. The design is excellent, as is the animation. You can tell a lot of work was put into making this, and despite my critiques above, I think it is a really great workout app. That said, it should emphasize the necessity of being outside at a park, or the need for bar equipment. RESPONSE: Very good point, bar work IS body weight. I’d just suggest rewording the “...workout you can do anywhere” then, as it implies no equipment.

As an ex gymnast and instructor I am well versed in body weight exercises and this collection of exercises and progressions are fantastic and well thought through. The app is very very user friendly and easy to move through. It’s also excellent in providing examples and proof that equipment isn’t always a MUST. I’ll use this for years to come I love it!

Real close to what I’ve been looking for. The progression through the workouts is good with built in timers and the cartoon demo guy. Some kind of progress map would be a good addition to direct me from one workout to the next. Something that shows your gains and the steps you took (or should take) to get there. As a beginner I feel like I’m just picking random workouts with no guidance really. But I do love the format! Way better than apps that use a video of some guy talking.