Guides & Comparisons

Plain-English training science and honest, sourced app comparisons — written by the developer of LiftPilot and WODPilot. Every concept is tied to a real feature; every competitor claim is dated and linked to a primary source.

Strength & Hypertrophy — the LiftPilot concepts

How LiftPilot programs your lifting, and the science behind each feature.

Progressive overload explained

The one principle behind every gain — and how LiftPilot automates it.

Training volume: MEV, MRV & optimal sets

How much is enough — and how LiftPilot keeps you in the productive zone.

The proven programs built into LiftPilot

5/3/1, PPL, PHAT, PHUL, nSuns, StrongLifts, Texas Method and more.

RIR & autoregulation

Train by feel, done right — and how LiftPilot pushes or holds for you.

Deloads & fatigue management

When to back off, and how LiftPilot detects that you need to.

Estimated 1RM & strength tracking

Measure strength progress without ever testing a true max.

Smart gym tools

Equipment swaps, supersets, warm-ups, plate maths and rest timing.

Functional Fitness — the WODPilot concepts

How WODPilot's engine builds and adapts your training, explained.

Periodization for functional fitness

The 12-week Hypertrophy → Strength → Peaking arc, built automatically.

Movement balance & weakness detection

Why imbalances cause plateaus — and how the engine corrects them.

WOD formats explained

AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, For Time, Chipper & Death By — and the timers.

Rx vs Scaled & training stimulus

Why the stimulus is the goal, and honest logging that proves it.

Overtraining, rest & active recovery

Why recovery is the plan, and how WODPilot enforces it.

Contextual warm-ups & injury prevention

Specific prep for every session, generated automatically.

Bodyweight training done right

Tempo, density, progression & isometric — real strength, no kit.

App comparisons

How LiftPilot and WODPilot compare to the apps you already know.

LiftPilot vs Hevy, JeFit, Strong, Fitbod & Boostcamp

The master strength-tracker comparison.

LiftPilot vs Hevy

Offline & one-time price vs cloud logger + community.

LiftPilot vs Fitbod

Routines you control vs algorithmic session generation.

WODPilot vs SmartWOD vs The WOD Generator vs SugarWOD

The master functional-fitness comparison.

WODPilot vs SugarWOD

Your own programme vs your gym's community leaderboard.

WODPilot vs SmartWOD

Structured periodised plan vs random WOD variety.

Buying guides

Choosing the right training app for your priorities.

Best offline workout tracker, no subscription

Private, one-time-purchase gym apps that work offline.

Best WOD generator & functional fitness app (2026)

Random workouts or a real plan — how to choose.