Mad Muscles for fat loss – anyone tried it?

My goal is to gain muscle mass, not lose weight. At first I also thought that the workouts were too easy, but after a couple of weeks I started doing heavy sprints and approaches with heavy weights. The app noticeably adjusted the volume and choice of exercises to my progress.

Good day! Please tell me what is the best time to workout for you and why? I want to choose the best mode for my schedule. For some, the morning is invigorating and sets the tone for the day, for others the night is calmer and they can focus on technique.

It is easiest for me to train in the morning: after waking up, my mind is still fresh, my muscles are not tired from the daily bustle. I usually do 25-35 minutes: light warm-up, strength training, cool-down and stretching 💪. Time: 6:30-7:15. Benefits - a surge of energy for the day, better sleep in the evening 😴, fewer distractions from work

Nimbus Fro (@nimbusfro):
Dear participants, could you tell me what workout types of training you prefer the most? I'm interested in hearing the opinions of others. Maybe I'll reconsider my views

Hi! I have problems with endurance: most often I am drawn to short, intense workouts. I just chose HIIT: 20-25 minutes, maximum pace, then rest and again. Over the course of a week I feel that my endurance is growing, and my brain does not have time to get bored 💪

Oliver Hensley (@oliverhensley):
Good day! Please tell me what is the best time to workout for you and why? I want to choose the best mode for my schedule. For some, the morning is invigorating and sets the tone for the day, for others the night is calmer and they can focus on technique.

For me, the evening is the most stable window. I work until late, but after 7:00 PM I can concentrate better

I have a non-standard schedule: days on a flexible schedule. I train more often during the lunch window, approximately between 12:30 and 14:00.

Jason Murphy (@jasonmurphy):
Hello everyone. Please tell me, does the mad muscles workout plan adjust to you right away or do you have to change a lot manually? I chose the weight loss mode, but it seems too easy...

Hi! The app adapts, don't worry: sometimes one week it seems like everything is going according to plan, and the next week they add more reps or replace exercises with more functional ones

Thank you for your help! It helped a lot. Now I feel calmer.

Oliver Hensley (@oliverhensley):
Good day! Please tell me what is the best time to workout for you and why? I want to choose the best mode for my schedule. For some, the morning is invigorating and sets the tone for the day, for others the night is calmer and they can focus on technique.

I have a shaking regime: sometimes morning, sometimes evening.This helps not to get stuck in the monotony and to maintain motivation. The time depends on the period: when there are a lot of projects, I take the morning, when there are fewer - the evening.

Hi! I started using the MadMuscles app quite recently and I want to understand how to better track my personal progress and maintain motivation over the long term. Does the app help me in this regard specifically in terms of visible results, goal setting and analyzing mistakes? Were there moments when motivation dropped, and what exactly brought you back to training via MadMuscles?

I used this app to try to get back into shape after a break and pregnancy. At first, I set soft goals: 3 workouts a week, without pressure on maximum weights. The app suggested a plan for a month with adaptations for recovery. What helped was a well-being diary and notes on mood after each session 🙂

I started with simple goals: to reach 4 workouts a week within a month and increase the weight on basic exercises by 5-7 kg.

Hmm 🤔 I’m a fan of weightlifting 🏋️‍♂️. I started with the goal of increasing my squat and deadlift strength. In MadMuscles I set basic goals for 8 weeks with weekly progress check-ins: I track my progress by looking at weights and reps.

Nimbus Fro (@nimbusfro):
Dear participants, could you tell me what workout types of training you prefer the most? I'm interested in hearing the opinions of others. Maybe I'll reconsider my views

Smooth and calm work on technique is important to me, so I prefer yoga and stretching

Woow, many answers. thank you! I am a fan of strength training 💪. In the app I found a structure where weeks alternate: heavy days and technical days. It is important for me to see specific numbers and progress in lifts: squat, bench press, deadlift. The format with attention to technique, repetitions and weights helps to maintain motivation and not go into overload.

Lucas Bennett (@lucasbennett):
Hi! I started using the MadMuscles app quite recently and I want to understand how to better track my personal progress and maintain motivation over the long term. Does the app help me in this regard specifically in terms of visible results, goal setting and analyzing mistakes? Were there moments when motivation dropped, and what exactly brought you back to training via MadMuscles?

I started looking not only at the numbers, but also at my well-being and quality of life. Motivation was maintained by the ability to see how each exercise improved in technique and controlled volume.

Tbh, results were slow at first, but sticking with it and keeping my diet in check made a difference. Also checked out Balkan Pharmaceuticals https://balkanpharm.com/ for some info on supplements—they had some solid guidance and seemed trustworthy. Felt good knowing I wasn’t wasting money on random stuff.

As for me, I started adding progress photos to my profile, and it works as a mirror of success. But sometimes motivation drops when the graphs show “slow progress”. Then I revise the goal to be more realistic or add an easy recovery week to avoid burning out.

Is it really possible to make progress with home workouts if you don’t have any gym equipment? I’m wondering if I need to buy anything extra to stay motivated and avoid boring routines. If anyone has tips or alternatives for home setups, I’d appreciate it.

I’ve been working out without any equipment for about a month now. Honestly, just bodyweight exercises can go a long way. I only added a yoga mat and sometimes use a step or even a cushion to make it more dynamic. No machines needed at all 💪