If the app is generally OK after a short learning curve, testers could give the app a middle-of-the-road 3-star rating. 5-star ratings were reserved for apps with a seamless user experience where workouts were easy to find, see, hear, follow along with, and track post-training. Nobody wants to pay for something they may not like, so fitness apps with free trials earn higher points than those witho…

The programming on a macro-level may not be adequate for intermediate or advanced exercisers, and it only earns 3 out of 5 stars for the category. The program is centered around getting stronger and improving the big three lifts (squat, bench, and deadlift). If you’re not interested in powerlifting (or powerbuilding—a combination of bodybuilding-style training and powerlifting), this likely won’t …