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Fitness tracking,in plain English

Guides on workouts, food, habits, and weight - written for people who want one consistent routine, not four apps and a spreadsheet.

32 articles

Weight tracking

How to read your weight trend like a coach

Learn how to read your weight trend: use weekly averages, watch the rolling 4-week direction, tell noise from signal, and know what trend to expect for your goal.

· 10 min read

Habits

How to set fitness goals that actually stick

Fitness goal setting that lasts: focus on process over outcome, set minimum standards, track the inputs you control, review weekly, and restart fast after a slip.

· 10 min read

Product updates

Why I built Go Gym: the story behind the app

The founder story behind Go Gym - why a data-obsessed developer got sick of juggling four fitness apps and built one UK-made all-in-one tracker that never paywalls your own data.

· 7 min read

Habits

How to build a gym habit when you're busy

Building a gym habit on a busy schedule is about consistency, not intensity. Fixed days, short sessions, habit stacking, and tracking attendance over perfection - the realistic playbook.

· 9 min read

Weight loss

How to break a weight-loss plateau: a data-driven checklist

Breaking a weight loss plateau starts with proving it is real. A step-by-step checklist to rule out water and logging drift, then decide whether to cut calories, add steps, or take a diet break.

· 10 min read

Comparisons

The best UK fitness app with no subscription

Looking for a fitness app with no subscription in the UK? Which features should be free, how paywalls creep in, and what to look for in a free tracker.

· 11 min read

Weight-loss leagues

MAN v FAT: how to track your weigh-ins and weight loss

A practical guide for MAN v FAT Football players: how to track your weekly weigh-ins, understand percentage weight loss and milestones, and use your food log to win points.

· 9 min read

Beginners

How to start tracking your fitness: your first week

New to fitness tracking? A simple, no-overwhelm plan for your first week - what to track, what to skip, and how to build a routine that lasts beyond the motivated start.

· 9 min read

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