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Built on 15+ Peer-Reviewed Studies

Hit Your Next
PR.

Science-backed training for intermediate lifters. Adaptive rest timers, proven programs, and an AI coach that explains the why behind every recommendation.

+15.3%

Squat Gains

3-min rest vs 1-min

93%

SUCRA Score

Autoregulation efficacy

Schoenfeld et al. (2016), Huang et al. (2025)

Swole app showing adaptive rest timer between sets

Everything You Need to
Keep Progressing

Built for intermediate lifters who've moved past beginner gains and need smarter tools to continue growing.

One-Tap Logging

Log sets with a single tap. Smart defaults from your last session mean less friction, more lifting.

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Adaptive Rest Timer

Research-backed algorithm adjusts rest periods based on RPE, exercise type, and your goals.

+15.3%strength gains

Classic Programs

Strong 5x5, Wendler 5/3/1, GZCLP—battle-tested programs with intelligent progression.

3+proven programs
Coach Pro

AI Coach

Get exercise substitutions, deload recommendations, and plateau-breaking strategies with reasoning.

24/7coach access

Progress Tracking

e1RM charts, volume tracking, PR history—see your gains backed by data, not guesswork.

history stored

CloudKit Sync

Offline-first design keeps your data safe locally. Cross-device sync via CloudKit coming soon.

Sooncross-device sync

* Rest period research: Schoenfeld et al. (2016) - 3-min vs 1-min rest intervals

Simple as 1-2-3

No complex setup. No spreadsheets. Just open the app and start lifting.

Step 01

Log Your Sets

One tap to complete a set with smart defaults. Record weight, reps, and RPE in seconds.

Step 02

Get Smart Rest

Adaptive timer calculates optimal rest based on your RPE, exercise type, and goals.

Step 03

Track & Improve

Watch your e1RM climb. Get AI insights when you plateau. Break through and repeat.

Average session: 45 min
Coach Pro Feature

An AI Coach That
Explains Why

Most apps tell you what to do. Our AI coach tells you why—backed by exercise science and your personal training data.

Exercise Substitutions

Can't do barbell rows? Get equivalent alternatives with reasoning.

Deload Recommendations

Know when to back off based on fatigue markers and RPE trends.

Plateau Analysis

Stuck on a lift? Get personalized strategies to break through.

Swole AI Coach chat interface with quick action suggestions
Evidence-Based Training

Built on Peer-Reviewed Research

Every algorithm in Swole traces back to exercise science. No bro science, no guesswork—just data-driven gains.

15+

Research Papers

93%

SUCRA Score

100+

Exercise Library

+15.3%
Rest Periods

3-minute rest produced 15.3% squat gains vs 7.5% with 1-minute rest

Schoenfeld et al. (2016)J Strength Cond Res

93%
Autoregulation

APRE achieved 93% SUCRA for squat vs 13.2% for fixed loading

Huang et al. (2025)J Exercise Science & Fitness

↑12wk
RIR Training

RIR-based autoregulation produced greater 12-week strength gains

Graham & Cleather (2021)J Strength Cond Res

5.6wk
Deload Timing

Athletes average deloads every 5.6 ± 2.3 weeks optimally

Bell et al. (2024)Strength Cond J (NSCA)

All citations available upon request. Full methodology documented in-app.

Simple, Honest Pricing

$5 to own the app forever. Add AI coaching when you're ready.

Swole

$5one-time

Everything you need to track and progress

  • Workout logging with one-tap sets
  • Adaptive rest timer (research-backed)
  • Strong 5x5, 5/3/1, GZCLP programs
  • e1RM tracking & progress charts
  • CloudKit sync (coming soon)
  • Unlimited workout history

No subscription required

AI Powered

Coach Pro

$9.99/month

or $79.99/year (save 33%)

AI-powered coaching to break through plateaus

  • Everything in Swole, plus:
  • AI coach with personalized advice
  • Exercise substitution suggestions
  • Deload recommendations
  • Plateau analysis & breakthrough strategies
No recurring fees on base app
Cancel Coach Pro anytime
Billed through Apple
FAQ

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about getting started.

Swole is built for intermediate lifters—people with 6+ months of training experience who have moved past beginner gains and need smarter tools to continue progressing. If you're running structured programs and want to optimize your training without spreadsheet tracking, Swole is for you.

+15.3%strength gains with optimal rest

Your Next PR is
Backed by Science

Join thousands of intermediate lifters who've stopped guessing and started progressing. Download for just $5.

$5 one-time purchaseOptional AI coachingCloudKit sync coming soon