Gymshark Training

Gymshark Training is a free AI-powered workout app released by Gymshark, the UK-based fitness apparel brand. The app is built around goal-based programming, meaning users select an objective such as building muscle or losing fat and receive a structured plan tailored to that goal. It is aimed at gym-goers of most experience levels who want a free, structured alternative to generic workout templates or expensive personal training.

How Gymshark Training works

After setting up a profile and selecting a primary goal, the app generates an AI workout plan designed around that objective. Plans adjust on a weekly basis to reflect your progress and performance, which means the programming is not static. Each session is built from exercises drawn from a video exercise library, so users can see correct form before and during a lift. As you log workouts, the app tracks progression over time, giving you a record of volume, weights, and completed sessions.

The two primary program tracks are hypertrophy (muscle growth) and fat loss. The AI layer sits on top of this structure to handle weekly adjustments rather than requiring you to plan your own periodization.

Strengths

• Completely free. There is no paid tier or subscription wall. The full feature set, including AI plans, video library, and progression tracking, is available at no cost.
• Goal-specific programming. Rather than offering a generic routine, the app builds plans around hypertrophy or fat loss from the start, which gives beginners a clearer path.
• Weekly adjustments. The AI adapts the plan each week based on your logged activity, which addresses one of the main shortcomings of static workout programs.
• Video exercise library. Having form guidance built into each session reduces the need to cross-reference YouTube or other sources mid-workout.
• Progression tracking. Logging weights and reps over time lets users see concrete progress, which is useful for maintaining motivation and identifying plateaus.

Limitations

• Narrow goal selection. The program focuses on hypertrophy and fat loss. Users training for endurance, sport performance, powerlifting, or rehabilitation may find the programming too narrow.
• Brand context. Gymshark is primarily an apparel company. The app is a brand extension, and it is reasonable to expect some degree of brand promotion within the product experience.
• Limited customization detail. The AI adjustment system works at a weekly cadence, but users who want granular control over rep ranges, rest periods, or exercise substitutions may find the options limited compared to dedicated coaching platforms.
• No nutrition tracking. The app focuses entirely on training. Users who want integrated calorie or macro tracking will need a separate tool for that side of their fitness plan.
• Relatively new product. As a newer entrant, the long-term reliability of the AI adjustments and the depth of the exercise database have less of a proven track record than established platforms.

Who it is for

Gymshark Training is a strong fit for beginner and intermediate gym-goers who want structured programming without paying for it. If your primary goal is either building muscle or losing fat, and you are comfortable working from a phone-guided plan in the gym, this app covers the basics well. It is also worth considering for anyone who wants to avoid a subscription commitment while still getting plan adjustments based on their activity. More advanced users or those with specific performance goals outside of hypertrophy and fat loss will likely outgrow the app or find it too rigid.

How it compares

Gymshark Training sits in a different category than all-in-one fitness apps. MyFitnessPal is the more logical pairing tool rather than a direct competitor: it handles nutrition and calorie tracking where Gymshark Training handles workout programming. Using both together would cover the two pillars of a fat loss or muscle-building plan without spending anything.

Strava is oriented toward cardio and outdoor activity tracking, so it overlaps only marginally with Gymshark Training. If your fitness plan includes running or cycling alongside gym work, Strava handles the cardio side while Gymshark Training covers resistance sessions. Neither app replaces the other in that scenario. For users who want a single app to manage both gym programming and cardio logging in one place, neither Gymshark Training nor Strava alone does that, which may mean pairing tools is necessary regardless of which you choose.