Frequently asked questions
Common questions about how AI Workout Buddy coaches your lifts, what it works with, and what it costs.
Does it work with 5/3/1, PPL, or RPT?
Yes. AI Workout Buddy is methodology-agnostic. Whether you run 5/3/1, a push-pull-legs split, reverse pyramid training, or your own system, it applies progressive overload inside the structure you already use rather than forcing a template of its own.
How does it decide when to progress my lifts?
It reads the sets you actually log. When you hit your targets with reps to spare, it nudges the load or volume up; when you grind a set or miss a target, it holds or backs off instead of pushing you into a stall. Progression comes from your real results, not a fixed schedule.
Is it only for advanced lifters, or can beginners use it?
Both. Because it adapts to the numbers you log rather than assuming a fixed starting point, it works whether you are early in your training or have years of history. Experienced lifters tend to value it most because the week-to-week progression decisions get harder the closer you are to your ceiling.
Do I need to log every single set?
Logging is how the coach learns what to suggest next, so the more you record the better its recommendations. That said, it works from whatever you give it — if you miss a set or a session, it simply adapts from the data it has rather than breaking.
What does it cost?
It is $7 per month or $69 per year, and every account starts with a 21-day free trial so you can see how it adapts to your training before paying anything.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Every new account includes a 21-day free trial with full access, so you can run it through a real training block before deciding.
Will it replace my coach or my own programming?
No. It handles the bookkeeping and the week-to-week progression math off your logged numbers, but the judgment about how hard to push and how to structure your training stays with you. Think of it as removing the tedious calculation, not the decisions.
How is my training data handled?
Your logged sets are used to power your own recommendations. We do not sell your training data, and you can stop and export or delete your history at any time.
How is this different from a spreadsheet or a generic workout app?
A spreadsheet gives you total control but makes you the calculation engine, and a generic app logs your sets but rarely decides what to do next. An adaptive coach keeps easy logging while proposing your next session from your real numbers. The workout app vs spreadsheet guide breaks down the trade-offs in detail.
Train with a coach that adapts to your numbers.
AI Workout Buddy reads the sets you actually log and adjusts from there.