Hevy

Hevy is a strength training tracker built around workout logging and progressive overload. Developed by the Hevy team, the app targets lifters at any level who want a simple way to record sessions, monitor personal records, and follow structured programs without toggling between spreadsheets and generic fitness apps.

How Hevy works

At its core, Hevy is a session logger. Before or during a workout, you select exercises from its library, log sets and reps, and the app records weights lifted over time. The PR tracking layer surfaces personal bests automatically so you can see at a glance whether you hit a new max on a given lift. On the program side, an AI generation feature produces training plans based on your inputs, removing the need to source programs from outside the app. Progress charts visualize volume and weight trends across weeks and months, giving you a longitudinal view of adaptation.

Strengths

• Workout logging is fast. The interface is built around rapid input during a session, which matters when you are between sets with limited time.
• PR tracking is automatic. You do not need to maintain a separate record of bests; the app flags them as they happen.
• AI program generation is built in. Having program creation inside the same app where you log reduces friction compared to following a plan written elsewhere.
• Exercise library reduces setup time. A pre-loaded library means you spend less time creating custom exercises from scratch.
• Progress charts are accessible. Visual summaries of weight and volume trends are available without exporting data or using a third-party dashboard.

Limitations

• No nutrition tracking. Hevy focuses entirely on the lifting side. If you want calorie or macronutrient logging, you will need a separate app alongside it.
• No cardio or multi-sport tracking. The tool is designed specifically for resistance training. Running, cycling, and other modalities are outside its scope.
• AI program quality depends on your inputs. The generated programs are only as specific as the information you provide during setup. Lifters with unusual goals or constraints may find the output generic.
• Social and coaching features are limited. If you want coach oversight, workout sharing with a trainer, or community challenges, Hevy does not prioritize those workflows.
• Subscription required for full access. At $6.99 per month, the cost is reasonable, but some competing apps offer comparable logging at no cost.

Who it is for

Hevy fits lifters who train with a barbell, dumbbells, or machines and want one place to log sessions, track PRs, and follow a program. It works well for intermediate lifters who have moved past beginner improvisation and want structured progressive overload but do not yet work with a personal coach. Beginners who want a generated program to follow from day one will also find it approachable. It is less suited to athletes who split time between strength training and endurance sports, or to anyone whose primary goal is body composition tracking that depends on calorie data.

How it compares

Hevy sits in a different lane from general-purpose fitness platforms. MyFitnessPal is the more direct complement rather than a competitor: MyFitnessPal handles nutrition and calorie tracking but does not offer the same depth of lifting-specific features like PR detection or AI program generation. Pairing the two covers the gap Hevy leaves on the nutrition side.

Strava serves a different primary audience. It is built around running and cycling with social route sharing, and its strength training capabilities are minimal. A lifter who runs on the side might use both, with Hevy handling the gym sessions and Strava handling outdoor activity. If your training is almost entirely resistance-based, Hevy covers the ground Strava cannot.

For lifters who want a dedicated strength tracker with AI-assisted programming and do not need nutrition or endurance features built in, Hevy is a practical and focused option worth evaluating.