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When a spreadsheet is enough
A spreadsheet can work well if you enjoy maintaining your own template and mostly train from a desktop or tablet.
- Flexible columns
- Easy custom formulas
- Good for manual analysis
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Daily gym log
Comparison / PLANMYGYM
Spreadsheet vs gym log app
A practical comparison for lifters choosing between a workout spreadsheet, a notebook, and a focused gym log app.
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Where spreadsheets slow down
At the gym, tiny cells and manual duplication can make logging harder than the workout itself.
- Harder phone input
- Manual workout copies
- Easy to lose recent context
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Why use a gym log app
A focused app keeps the common actions ready: add exercises, record sets, repeat recent work, and review history.
- Phone-first logging
- Workout history built in
- Progress review without formulas
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The honest choice
Use the tool you will actually update between sets. PlanMyGym is for people who want less setup and faster daily logging.
- Simple daily flow
- Private account sync
- No full plan required