Quick hotfix release addressing critical issues reported by the community.

Critical Fixes

• Fixed app crash on iOS 17.3 - Resolved memory leak causing crashes during workout logging
• Corrected exercise database sync - Fixed issue where custom exercises weren't syncing across devices
• Resolved authentication issue - Fixed bug preventing some users from logging in with Google

Stability Improvements

• Improved error handling for network failures
• Better offline mode data persistence
• Fixed race condition in workout timer
• Corrected notification timing issues

Thank You

Special thanks to the community members who reported these issues quickly. Your feedback helps us maintain a stable, reliable app for everyone!

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Note: If you're still experiencing issues after updating, please reach out to support@benchmrk.app

We've made significant performance improvements across the platform.

Performance Enhancements

• 50% faster workout loading - Optimized database queries for workout history
• Reduced app size by 30% - Removed unused dependencies and optimized assets
• Smoother animations - Implemented hardware acceleration for UI transitions
• Improved sync speed - Background sync now 3x faster

Bug Fixes

• Fixed crash when logging exercises with special characters
• Resolved issue where rest timer wouldn't pause correctly
• Fixed incorrect calorie calculations for compound exercises
• Corrected timezone issues in workout history

Under the Hood

• Upgraded to React Native 0.73
• Migrated to Turbo Modules for better native performance
• Implemented lazy loading for heavy components

Introducing AI Coaching 2.0 with fully personalized workout recommendations.

New Features

Smart Workout Plans

Our AI now generates completely personalized workout plans based on:

• Your fitness goals (strength, hypertrophy, endurance)
• Available equipment
• Time constraints
• Recovery status
• Past performance data

Adaptive Training

The AI automatically adjusts your workouts based on:

• Fatigue levels detected from previous sessions
• Rate of progression
• Injury prevention patterns
• Deload week recommendations

Exercise Form Analysis

• Real-time form feedback using computer vision (beta)
• Rep tempo tracking
• Range of motion analysis
• Safety alerts for dangerous form

Improvements

• Enhanced voice commands during workouts
• Better exercise recommendations when equipment is unavailable
• Improved rest time suggestions based on heart rate recovery

Coming Soon

We're working on video-based form correction and integration with popular wearables!

Connect with friends and the benchmrk community!

Social Features

Workout Sharing

• Share your PRs directly to social media
• Create shareable workout summaries with beautiful graphics
• Tag friends in your workout posts

Leaderboards

• Compete on exercise-specific leaderboards
• Weekly challenges with different focus areas
• Gym-based leaderboards for local competition
• Follow friends and see their progress

Community Challenges

• Join monthly community challenges
• Track your ranking in real-time
• Earn badges for participation and achievements
• Connect with people training for similar goals

Profile Enhancements

• Customizable profile pages
• Achievement showcase
• Training stats visualization
• Progress photo timeline

Privacy Controls

We know privacy matters. All social features include granular privacy controls:

• Choose who can see your workouts (public, friends, private)
• Disable leaderboards if you prefer solo training
• Hide specific exercises or stats from your profile

Your fitness data, visualized like never before.

Analytics Dashboard

New Charts & Insights

• Volume progression - Track total training volume over time
• Body composition trends - Visualize weight and body fat changes
• Strength curves - See your strength progression across exercises
• Training frequency heatmap - Never miss a workout again
• Muscle group balance - Ensure proportional development

Advanced Metrics

• Estimated 1RM calculations with Epley, Brzycki, and Lombardi formulas
• Training intensity distribution (light, moderate, heavy days)
• Recovery metrics and recommendations
• Predicted progress based on current trajectory

Custom Reports

• Generate monthly performance reports
• Export data to CSV for external analysis
• Compare different time periods side-by-side
• Set custom date ranges for analysis

Improvements

• Faster chart loading with lazy rendering
• Better mobile chart interactions
• Dark mode optimized charts
• Printable reports for trainers/coaches

Pro Tip

Use the new "Compare Periods" feature to see how your current training block stacks up against previous ones!

Track your nutrition alongside your workouts for complete fitness insights.

Nutrition Features

Macro & Calorie Tracking

• Log meals with extensive food database (500,000+ items)
• Barcode scanner for packaged foods
• Custom meal creation and saving
• Macro distribution visualization
• Daily calorie goals with smart recommendations

AI Meal Recommendations

• Meal suggestions based on training intensity
• Pre/post-workout nutrition timing
• Macro targets adjusted for workout days vs rest days
• Recipe suggestions to hit your macros

Integration with Workout Data

• See nutrition impact on performance
• Correlation between calorie intake and strength gains
• Energy availability tracking
• Hydration reminders based on workout intensity

Food Logging Improvements

• Quick-add favorite meals
• Meal templates for recurring foods
• Restaurant menu integration (beta)
• Voice-activated food logging

Smart Insights

The AI now analyzes the relationship between your nutrition and performance:

• "Your squat PR came after 3 days of hitting protein goals"
• "Consider increasing carbs on leg day for better performance"
• "You're most consistent when you meal prep on Sundays"

Coming Next

We're working on integrating with popular nutrition apps like MyFitnessPal and Cronometer!

🎉 Benchmrk is officially live on iOS and Android!

Welcome to Benchmrk

After months of development and beta testing with over 1,000 users, we're thrilled to launch benchmrk to the world. Our mission is to make fitness tracking smarter, faster, and more insightful through AI-powered coaching.

Core Features

Lightning-Fast Workout Logging

• Log exercises in under 3 seconds
• Smart exercise search with AI
• Auto-fill from previous workouts
• Swipe gestures for quick actions

AI-Powered Coaching

• Real-time form feedback
• Progressive overload suggestions
• Deload week recommendations
• Exercise substitutions

Comprehensive Analytics

• Track strength progression over time
• Volume and intensity metrics
• Body composition tracking
• Exercise performance history

Beautiful Design

• Clean, intuitive interface
• Dark mode support
• Smooth animations
• Gesture-based navigation

What Makes Us Different

Unlike other fitness apps, benchmrk focuses on intelligent insights rather than just data collection. Our AI analyzes your training patterns and provides actionable recommendations to help you reach your goals faster.

Getting Started

1. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play
2. Create your account (takes 30 seconds)
3. Set your fitness goals
4. Start your first workout with AI guidance

Community

Join our growing community:

• Discord Server
• Reddit Community
• Follow us on Twitter

Thank You

A massive thank you to our beta testers who provided invaluable feedback. You helped shape benchmrk into what it is today!

What's Next?

We're just getting started. Here's what's coming soon:

• Nutrition tracking integration
• Wearable device sync
• Social features and challenges
• Video exercise library
• Coach collaboration tools

Let's get stronger together! 💪

• Redesigned interface with cleaner, more intuitive navigation
• Enhanced accessibility with improved keyboard navigation and screen reader support
• Streamlined workflows for faster task completion
• Responsive design optimized for all device sizes

• Redesigned interface with cleaner, more intuitive navigation
• Enhanced accessibility with improved keyboard navigation and screen reader support
• Streamlined workflows for faster task completion
• Responsive design optimized for all device sizes

• Redesigned interface with cleaner, more intuitive navigation
• Enhanced accessibility with improved keyboard navigation and screen reader support
• Streamlined workflows for faster task completion
• Responsive design optimized for all device sizes