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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.
Go Gym Blog
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.
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Beyond the scale: body measurements & tracking fat loss
Tracking fat loss without the scale: why weight alone misleads, what to measure (waist, hips, chest, thighs), progress photos and how often to check.
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Protein for fat loss: how much, when, and easy UK sources
How much protein to lose fat without losing muscle: target ranges in g/kg, why it matters in a deficit, per-meal timing, and cheap, easy UK protein sources.
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Stop juggling fitness apps: one log for food, training & habits
Tired of three separate fitness apps? The case to replace MyFitnessPal and Strong with one tracker for food, training and habits, saving money and context.
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How many calories should I eat to lose weight? (UK guide)
Work out how many calories to eat to lose weight: how to estimate your maintenance (TDEE), set a sensible deficit, and find your real numbers from your own data.
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Habit stacking for fitness: build habits that actually stick
How to use habit stacking to build fitness habits that last - attach new habits to routines you already have, start tiny, and track them so they hold under pressure.
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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.
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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.
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Is padel good exercise? What the UK's favourite new sport does for your fitness
Padel is booming across the UK - and it turns out to be genuinely good exercise. The cardio, agility, and coordination benefits, how demanding it really is, and how to track padel as part of your training.
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How to track your workouts (without an overwhelming app)
A simple system for tracking workouts and gym progress: what to log, how to use progressive overload, and why a clean training log beats a feature-bloated app.
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The best free MyFitnessPal alternative in the UK (2026)
Looking for a MyFitnessPal alternative in the UK? Here's what to look for in a free calorie counter, the features that actually matter, and how an all-in-one tracker compares.
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Go Gym is entering beta - here's what we're looking for
Go Gym is moving from alpha to beta. Here's what beta testing means, how alpha and beta testing make the app better, and what feedback we're looking for from testers.
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Calories and macros for beginners: a simple approach you can stick to
How to count calories and track macros without obsession - what calories and protein actually do, two practical methods, common mistakes, and a weekly rule that keeps nutrition simple.
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Habit tracking for fitness: the 5 habits that drive results
Sleep, steps, protein, training frequency, and hydration - the five fitness habits worth tracking, how to set minimum standards, use streaks wisely, and reset each week without guilt.
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The best way to stay consistent with the gym (without relying on motivation)
Motivation fades. A simple gym routine, minimum standards, and habit tracking beat willpower every time - how to build gym consistency that survives busy weeks and bad days.
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All-in-one fitness tracking: what to track each week (and what to ignore)
A simple weekly routine for tracking workouts, food, habits, and weight in one place - the four pillars that matter, a 10-minute check-in template, and the metrics to ignore.
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How to track weight-loss progress properly: trends, not daily noise
A practical UK guide to tracking weight-loss progress: why daily weigh-ins mislead you, how to use weekly averages, how much to lose per week, and exactly when to change your plan.
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Go Gym is in alpha - and why early testing matters
Go Gym has entered alpha testing with a small group of users. Here's what the alpha stage means, why early testing matters, and how you can get involved.