Are any exercises locked behind a paywall?

No. Every built-in exercise is free, and you can add your own exercises with no limit.

Does it have a rest timer between sets?

Yes. Ticking a set starts the countdown automatically, with -15s, +15s and skip. It keeps counting in the notification with the screen off and vibrates when rest is over.

Will I lose my workout history when I get a new phone?

Not if you export a backup file from Settings. Import it on the new phone and everything comes back, with no account needed. You can also keep a CSV copy.

Can I reorder exercises during a workout?

Yes. Reorder exercises and skip the ones you don't need, even mid-workout.

How is 1RM calculated?

Repnote estimates 1RM from your logged weight and reps using the Epley formula (weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)) and charts it per exercise.

Can I export my workout log to Excel?

Yes. Export everything as CSV and open it in Excel or Google Sheets.

Do I need an account or to fill out a survey?

No. Pick units, rest time and a routine, and log your first set.

Is it free? What about ads?

Every feature is free and the app is supported by ads. Ads never appear while you are logging sets.

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How to calculate your 1RM and track progressive overload

Short answer: you can estimate your one-rep max without testing it using weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30), the Epley formula. 60 kg for 8 reps is about 76 kg. If that estimate rises over several weeks, progressive overload is working.

Calculating 1RM with the Epley formula

Estimated 1RM = weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30). 60 kg × 8 → 60 × 1.267 ≈ 76 kg. 225 lb × 5 → 225 × 1.167 ≈ 263 lb.

It's most accurate at 10 reps or fewer; treat estimates from 15+ rep sets as rough. Other formulas like Brzycki exist, but sticking with one formula matters more for spotting the trend.

What progressive overload means

Doing a little more than last time: 2.5 kg more, one more rep at the same weight, or one more set.

The catch is that without last session's numbers in front of you, you tend to repeat the same weight for the same reps. That's why you log.

What to log

This is enough to track overload:

Exercise name (always the same name for the same lift)
Weight and reps for every set
Date
Before each workout, check last time and aim to beat at least one set in weight or reps.
Every few weeks, look at each exercise's estimated 1RM trend. If it stalls, check rest, volume and sleep.

How Repnote does it

Repnote shows "Last time 65×8 · 67.5×8" under every exercise and pre-fills today's sets from it. It computes estimated 1RM with the Epley formula from your logged sets and charts it per exercise alongside your personal records, so you can see at a glance whether you're progressing.

Beat last time, and see it in numbers

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