This is my complete and honest review of the app known as Train. The app has an undeniably interesting and astonishing capability to accurately recognize both exercise variety and repetition number. Across exceptionally diverse exercises the app proved its unique features, consistently producing an accurate representation of my workout. Although once the novelty of the applications capabilities faded its flaws began to shine through. First, the recognition regarding the exercises weight usage was abysmal. Second the application had a complete inability to detect machine based, isolation leg exercises. The constant need for adjustment makes the application’s practicality relatively low, therefore I cannot in all good conscience recommend this app for everyday usage. Although I would definitely encourage users to try this app for themselves as it does provide some interesting information. Primarily my edition of the Apple Watch is far from new, possibly affecting the applications veracity. Additionally, the application does inform users that the increased frequency of app usage does indeed increase the application’s accuracy, thus due to my limited trial’s and my outdated equipment my assessment may be incomplete. Though I am unaware of the extent that modern equipment and additional information can improve the application’s features, I am doubtful that it would ensure improvements necessary for me to make said investments of my time and updating my hardware. I would much prefer my own programming and tracking, thus not requiring external input regarding what exercise, repetition, and weight I am using, as for my uses they are predetermined. 4.5/10 certifiably mid.
Thanks for the feedback Dwight. To be clear: Train does NOT detect weight. This is highlighted in numerous spots in our onboarding. How would this be possible? We do remember and predict what weight might be coming next, but no, unfortunately we can't magically guess the weight you're holding. Machine-based isolation leg work is also notoriously difficult to detect on any wearable because there’s minimal wrist movement, something we’ve explained openly and are actively working on.If you're training style is “predetermined” and you prefer pen-and-paper or spreadsheets, we wish you all the best.
