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The best 3-day workout split (and how to actually follow it)
Three days a week is enough to build real strength. Here's why full body beats push/pull/legs, plus a simple program you can start today.
Mar 3, 2026
8 min read
RepCount Articles
Expert fitness advice, workout tips, and training guides to help you reach your strength and muscle-building goals.
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How many calories do you burn during strength training?
Strength training burns fewer calories per hour than cardio — but the number still matters. Here's what the research shows, what actually affects it, and how to get a personalized estimate.
Feb 27, 2026
7 min read
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Best free workout tracker for iPhone in 2026
Not all free tiers are equal. Some apps cap you at three routines, others lock your own stats behind a paywall. Here's what you actually get before you pay — from the founder who built RepCount's free tier to stand on its own.
Feb 24, 2026
15 min read
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How to calculate your one rep max (1RM)
Your one rep max is the foundation of smart programming. Here's how to calculate it — with or without actually maxing out — and how to use it.
Feb 21, 2026
9 min read
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13 years building RepCount. Here's why I'm just getting started.
In 2013, I needed a workout tracker that didn't exist. So I built one. Thirteen years, two million downloads, and a global pandemic later — here's the story.
Feb 19, 2026
6 min read
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Best workout tracker for iPhone in 2026
I've built RepCount since 2013, so I'm biased — and I'll admit it. Here's an honest comparison of the best iPhone workout tracker apps, including where competitors genuinely do things better.
Feb 18, 2026
10 min read
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How to fit workouts into a busy schedule
You used to have a real program. Now you're a parent. Here's how I stay strong with a home gym, short sessions, and smart use of gym time.
Feb 7, 2026
8 min read
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Best workout tracker for Android in 2026
I've built RepCount since 2013, so I'm biased — and I'll admit it. Here's an honest comparison of the best Android workout tracker apps, including where competitors genuinely do things better.
Feb 1, 2026
9 min read
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The complete guide to progressive overload
Master the fundamental principle behind muscle growth and strength gains with our comprehensive guide for anyone who wants real results.
Feb 1, 2024
8 min read
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Why you should use an app to track workouts
Discover why logging your gym sessions with an app is the superior way to ensure consistent progress and better results.
Jan 28, 2024
7 min read
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Efficient workouts with kettlebells
Learn how a pair of kettlebells can give you a complete, time-efficient workout that builds strength and burns fat.
Jan 15, 2024
6 min read
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Looking for the Best Workout Log App for iOS or Android?
There are tons of apps out there to track your workouts. But how do you choose the best one? Here are 7 questions you should be asking before you decide.
Dec 5, 2021
3 min read
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Getting back to the gym after a long break?
Had a long break from the gym? Don't worry. With these 5 tips you'll be back in shape in no time.
Dec 5, 2021
3 min read
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RepCount is finally here for Android
RepCount for Android has officially launched after extensive public beta testing. Thousands participated in the beta and the feedback has been amazing.
Nov 18, 2020
2 min read