Train smarter — the science, the apps, the method
Plain-English guides to AI coaching and serious strength training, written by the team behind Gymex. No fluff, no broscience — just what actually moves the needle.
Best AI Workout Apps in 2026
How AI coaching apps really compare — what "AI" means, what to look for, and where Gymex fits.
AppsFitbod Alternatives That Actually Coach You
Seven alternatives to Fitbod ranked by coaching depth, price, and who each one is really for.
Apps8 Best Hevy Alternatives in 2026
Apps like Hevy ranked by coaching, price, and who they suit — from clean loggers to full AI coaches.
Apps8 Best Strong App Alternatives in 2026
Outgrown Strong's free tier or want real programming? Eight apps like Strong, ranked by what they're for.
ComparisonHevy vs Strong vs Fitbod
The three most-compared lifting apps on logging, AI programming, price and Apple Watch — plus where a coach fits.
PricingWorkout App Pricing 2026
What Fitbod, Hevy, Strong and Gymex really cost — and what each free tier actually gets you.
Apps7 Best Free Workout Apps in 2026
Which free tiers are genuinely free — and which are just trials in disguise. Ranked by what you actually get.
Apps7 Best Caliber Alternatives in 2026
Coached-style training without the £150+/month price — AI coaches and human-coach services compared.
Apps7 Best JEFIT Alternatives in 2026
Cleaner and smarter apps like JEFIT — from modern loggers to a full AI coach that programs for you.
ComparisonGymex vs Strong
How Gymex's AI coaching compares with Strong on programming, price and features — an honest head-to-head.
ComparisonGymex vs Hevy
How Gymex's AI coaching compares with Hevy on programming, price and features — an honest head-to-head.
ComparisonGymex vs Fitbod
How Gymex's AI coaching compares with Fitbod on programming, price and features — an honest head-to-head.
ComparisonGymex vs JEFIT
How Gymex's AI coaching compares with JEFIT on programming, price and features — an honest head-to-head.
ComparisonGymex vs Caliber
How Gymex's AI coaching compares with Caliber on programming, price and features — an honest head-to-head.
ComparisonGymex vs Future
How Gymex's AI coaching compares with Future on programming, price and features — an honest head-to-head.
ComparisonGymex vs Boostcamp
How Gymex's AI coaching compares with Boostcamp on programming, price and features — an honest head-to-head.
ComparisonGymex vs StrongLifts
How Gymex's AI coaching compares with StrongLifts on programming, price and features — an honest head-to-head.
ComparisonGymex vs MyFitnessPal
How Gymex's AI coaching compares with MyFitnessPal on programming, price and features — an honest head-to-head.
ComparisonGymex vs Nike Training Club
How Gymex's AI coaching compares with Nike Training Club on programming, price and features — an honest head-to-head.
ComparisonGymex vs Freeletics
How Gymex's AI coaching compares with Freeletics on programming, price and features — an honest head-to-head.
ComparisonGymex vs Alpha Progression
How Gymex's AI coaching compares with Alpha Progression on programming, price and features — an honest head-to-head.
ComparisonGymex vs Dr. Muscle
How Gymex's AI coaching compares with Dr. Muscle on programming, price and features — an honest head-to-head.
ComparisonGymex vs Fitness AI
How Gymex's AI coaching compares with Fitness AI on programming, price and features — an honest head-to-head.
ComparisonGymex vs Ladder
How Gymex's AI coaching compares with Ladder on programming, price and features — an honest head-to-head.
ComparisonGymex vs Juggernaut AI
How Gymex's AI coaching compares with Juggernaut AI on programming, price and features — an honest head-to-head.
MethodReps in Reserve (RIR): The Complete Guide
What RIR is, how to gauge it accurately, and how to use it to autoregulate every session.
MethodHow to Break a Strength Plateau
The real reasons lifts stall — and a step-by-step framework to start adding weight again.
ProgrammingHow to Build a Mesocycle
Structure 4–6 weeks of training with progression, deloads, and volume that actually accumulates.
Let an AI coach do the programming
Gymex writes your mesocycles, tracks RIR from your set history, and flags plateaus before they cost you weeks. Free tier on iOS.