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jakemor··on Show HN: Kanna – OSS Web UI for Claude Code and Codex with Embedded Terminals
Hey! No interface with claude web - its really just a ui for using either codex or claude code locally in one place. Switching is super easy (one toggle under input area) but you cant change mid convo!
jakemor··on Ask HN: Is anyone else genuinely scared that this is the start of WW3?
What happens if China and Russia form a NATO-esq agreement while Russia takes old USSR countries and China takes Taiwan?
jakemor··on Spending $5k to learn how database indexes work
Two sides to every coin. Ethical developers need ways to make low prices work, which is impossible without good testing suites.
jakemor··on Select a muscle and it provides the exercises to workout the selected muscle
Hey! Jake here from FitnessAI (YC W20)

We should chat :)

jake@fitnessai.com

jakemor··on Ask HN: Shouldn't web browsers ask us before storing cookies?
> More to the point, if a law is passed that says "all browsers must do X,Y and Z". How to you enforce that in a world where open source is so prevalent?

Easier to enforce it on browsers than EVERY SINGLE website that uses cookies for tracking, no?

jakemor··on Ask HN: Shouldn't web browsers ask us before storing cookies?
If you tell the website “no don’t track me” it can’t even remember not to track you (because doing so would be tracking you!) so they have to ask every time.

If you tell the browser no, it would just block the site from storing any info in the browser. It would ask you once only the first time you visit a site, and you can change it whenever in the toolbar. Problem solved, no?

jakemor··on Show HN: I had issues organizing my favorite recipes, so I built this
Yet another asshole comment on HN. How about being supportive of new endeavors? Nobody got anywhere without a little self promotion.
jakemor··on Jsonbox – A HTTP based JSON storage
Making this free is brilliant.

(1) maybe OP has AWS or GCP credits (very easy to get from these companies’ startup ambassadors)

(2) If there’s ever a greedy actor taking up resources, it seems like they would be relying on the system to the point where they are willing to pay for it.

This is exactly the right way to start a business... Do one thing well in a way that doesn’t scale — this gives you the opportunity to learn from customers and build better offerings.

Why do you think AWS and GCP give out free credits to begin with?

jakemor··on Show HN: Volkswagen.swift – How to Cheat Apple's App Store Review Process
A tiny utility to cheat the App Store review process and ship any feature you want. Why? Because Apple likes to remove apps that compete with their own.
jakemor··on Show HN: Weight Lifting Algorithm Based on 5M Workouts
Here you go! If you visit the site on mobile it links directly. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fitness-ai-weight-lifting-pl...
jakemor··on Show HN: Weight Lifting Algorithm Based on 5M Workouts
You're only hit with the chat during sign up, after that it's optional. Beginners like the feature.

The download badge links directly to the App Store on iOS; on desktop it lets you send yourself a text with the download link, which is standard behavior for Branch links. Alternatively you can just search FitnessAI in the App Store

I'd suggest giving it a shot before drawing any conclusions. Message me for a free 30 days :)

jakemor··on Show HN: Weight Lifting Algorithm Based on 5M Workouts
Sorry again Stunting, I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree.

Good luck in your fitness endeavors :)

jakemor··on Show HN: Weight Lifting Algorithm Based on 5M Workouts
reps x weight per exercise, as its directly correlated to the amount of work being done (since distance is constant).
jakemor··on Show HN: Weight Lifting Algorithm Based on 5M Workouts
Weight, number of sets, reps and recovery time were all taken into account, although they weren't necessarily constant.

You can devise a relationship between someone's 1 rep - 12 rep max and adjust for it, check out epleys formula https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-repetition_maximum

jakemor··on Show HN: Weight Lifting Algorithm Based on 5M Workouts
Message me I'll give you a free month :)

Working on blog posts too

jakemor··on Show HN: Weight Lifting Algorithm Based on 5M Workouts
Sorry you disagree mate!

There are thousands happy users who are seeing real results, I don't know what else to say.

Please don't forget that the average user doesn't know how to lift weights, and doesn't want to pay $50-150/training session. FitnessAI offers a real alternative.

>> Your app would be 100x better if I simply were able to input my One Rep Maxes and then have it spit out a 3 month plan of 5x5 training starting around 70% of my max increasing my loads by 5% a week, with a deload week every 4-6 weeks. Perhaps adding in weeks with 3x5, and 3x3 as it gets near max. However, as you likely know, no one is going to pay monthly for that.

FitnessAI basically does a variation of this, but it's informed by data rather than being anecdotal

jakemor··on Show HN: Weight Lifting Algorithm Based on 5M Workouts
Sorry! I'm trying to keep up with all the comments and have been responding hastily.

It's fair game in my book to use the tools Apple provides us as developers to monetize our apps. Other apps offering subscriptions do so in the same way... it's why Apple provides us the ability to even offer free trials.

I'm sorry you disagree, but this is common business practice.

jakemor··on Show HN: Weight Lifting Algorithm Based on 5M Workouts
Yes in due time!
jakemor··on Show HN: Weight Lifting Algorithm Based on 5M Workouts
When you're right, you're right! Thanks for the rec. I've updated the site :)
jakemor··on Show HN: Weight Lifting Algorithm Based on 5M Workouts
>> Do any compound movement with as much weight as you can manage for a set of 5. Do a couple more sets. Add 10 pounds to the bar every subsequent workout until failure. Then add 5 pounds to the bar every workout subsequent to that.

The app basically does this very systematically. Give it a shot! It's simple and effective

jakemor··on Show HN: Weight Lifting Algorithm Based on 5M Workouts
% change in total volume lifted over time
jakemor··on Show HN: Weight Lifting Algorithm Based on 5M Workouts
>> How do you qualify the "trainers," that your algorithm outperformed? Most basic strength and conditioning books will outperform the average chain gym trainer.

Trainers use Lift Log to keep track of their clients workouts during training sessions. They were identified and their data was compared

>> How many of your the trainers in your sample size were Strength and Conditioning Coaches at reputable performance gyms? Would any qualify under the following statement from the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Website:

"The proper education consists of an undergraduate degree in an exercise science-related field. Such a degree is imperative because it forms the foundation of knowledge that underpins the profession. An exercise science-related degree affords the capability to practice an evidence-based approach to strength and conditioning."

Not sure! but they worked at or owned their own gyms so I'm sure they are certified. Only trainers who trained using the same exercises as FitnessAI were compared

>> What are your results for longer than 60 days? Do you continue to outperform human trainers at the 1 yr and 5 yr marks? For those that are uninitiated, 60 days is a incredibly short time in the world of Strength and Conditioning. Doing almost anything differently that your normal routine, consistently, over 3 months will yield positive results before plateaus set in.

I'm not sure! We've only been around for a few months so it's hard to say. That said, we have the data and users to optimize for this once users begin to plateau

>> How are you quantifying your results? Are you raising the 1 rep maxes of your athletes 1-2x than more than Human Trainer? Their 10 rep max? Their max broad jump? Their 40 yard dash? Their 1 mile time? Their muscle mass? Lowering their Body fat percentage?

% change in total volume lifter

>> I want this to work. I crave a simple logging app that will allow me to enter a variety of exercises and an AI that would help with programming would be huge. I would be willing to you pay your subscription of $8 a month if it were true.

try it out! And message me in app for a free 30 days

jakemor··on Show HN: Weight Lifting Algorithm Based on 5M Workouts
Hey sorry to seem misleading — that isn't my intention.

I created an algorithm that trains you based on how top performers on Lift Log train themselves.

Top performers = highest percent change in total volume lifted from day 1. Sure, 60 days isn't a ton of data, but it is enough to show a difference.

Most people don't train properly and don't increase the difficulty of their exercises between workouts — following FitnessAI's algorithm (although it is incredibly naive) does indeed result in the performance boosts claimed. Try it out!

Regarding comparing to trainers — these are real trainers. I identified many trainers using lift log (on their clients phone) to keep track of training sessions.

jakemor··on Show HN: Weight Lifting Algorithm Based on 5M Workouts
I said I'm looking to hire scientists and engineers
jakemor··on Show HN: Weight Lifting Algorithm Based on 5M Workouts
Sorry! I'm a 1 man show and iOS is my specialty
jakemor··on Show HN: Weight Lifting Algorithm Based on 5M Workouts
Noted! Thanks so much for your input — I'll work on a post
jakemor··on Show HN: Weight Lifting Algorithm Based on 5M Workouts
Not really — since I'm spending money on ads on day 1 I need to make the money back ASAP to reinvest in ads.

Since traffic from HN is essentially free I have no problem with an extended trial period :)

jakemor··on Show HN: Weight Lifting Algorithm Based on 5M Workouts
Thank you!!!

It's actually set to 120 for both kg and lbs — my bad!

jakemor··on Show HN: Weight Lifting Algorithm Based on 5M Workouts
Hey! Message me in app for a free month :)

You can modify the routine but not based on available equipment and we have full step by step instructions along with videos for each exercise

Regarding the subscription thing — that's an app store limitation

jakemor··on Show HN: Weight Lifting Algorithm Based on 5M Workouts
Consistency trumps all! (according to the data)
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