Strength Coach Analysis — Support

Strength Training Tracker for iOS.

Getting Started

Welcome to Strength Coach Analysis

Strength Coach Analysis is your professional strength training companion. Log exercises, sets, reps, and weights, track per-exercise progress, and generate coach-facing reports.

Quick Start Guide

1. Use the New Session tab to build a workout from exercises, sets, reps, and weights
2. Or load a saved workout template from the Exercise Library
3. Tap Save Session to store the workout to History
4. View per-exercise progress charts and analytics in the Trends tab

What You'll Need

An iPhone running iOS 17 or later
Access to your gym or training space
30-60 minutes per session

Training Frequency

We recommend 3-5 strength sessions per week. Recovery and progression are key.

Workouts

Manual Workout Entry

Use the New Session tab to create a workout in real time. Add exercises from the library, set reps, weight, and rest, then save the session.

Exercise Library

Browse built-in strength exercises or add your own. Each exercise tracks reps, weight, and sets over time.

Workout Templates

Save any workout as a template and load it again later for quick session setup.

Workout Structure

Warm-up: Prepare with light movement and activation
Primary Lifts: Compound exercises such as squats, presses, and pulls
Accessory Work: Isolation and support exercises
Cool-down: Stretching and recovery

Features

Manual Workout Entry — Log exercises, sets, reps, and weights in real time.
Exercise Library — Built-in strength exercises plus custom exercise creation.
Workout Templates — Save and reload frequently used workouts (Pro).
Per-Exercise Progress Charts — Track lifts over time with line charts for each exercise (Pro).
Performance Analytics — View trends, volume, and personal bests (Pro).
Apple Health Integration — Share strength workouts to Apple Health and read body mass, sex, and date of birth to prefill your profile (Pro).
Share Performance — Generate professional coach-facing reports to share via email, message, or PDF (Pro).
Export Data — Export workout history as CSV or PDF (Pro).
Workout History — Review all past sessions with full rep and set breakdowns.
Workout Reminders — Set custom reminders for training days.

Troubleshooting

Workout Not Saving

Make sure you've added at least one exercise with a set before saving
Check that the session has a name and date
Try force quitting and reopening the app

Per-Exercise Chart Shows No Data

Save at least two workouts containing the same exercise
Check the time range filter in Trends
Ensure the exercise name is consistent across sessions

Apple Health Not Syncing

Enable Apple Health permission in Settings > Health > Data Access & Devices
Ensure "Strength Coach Analysis" is allowed to write workouts
Body mass, sex, and date of birth must be present in Health to prefill profile fields

Subscription or Trial Issues

Restore purchases in Settings > Restore Purchases
For testing, run in the iOS Simulator with the Xcode StoreKit Configuration selected
Contact support if the subscription status does not update

App Crashes or Freezes

Force quit and reopen the app
Restart your device
Go to Settings > Danger Zone > Reset All Data to clear corrupted data
Contact support at support@accel-8.com if issues persist

FAQ

General

What is Strength Coach Analysis?

A professional strength training tracker for iOS that logs exercises, sets, reps, and weights, with per-exercise progress charts, Apple Health integration, and coach-facing share reports.

Do I need an Apple Watch?

No. Strength Coach Analysis works entirely on iPhone. Apple Health sharing is optional and requires Health permissions.

Is Strength Coach Analysis suitable for beginners?

Yes. The exercise library and templates make it easy to get started, while advanced analytics help experienced lifters track progression.

Workout Entry

How do I log a workout?

Go to the New Session tab, tap to add an exercise, enter sets, reps, and weight, then tap Save Session.

Can I save a workout as a template?

Yes. After creating a session, you can save it as a template and load it again later.

Can I edit a saved workout?

Currently saved workouts cannot be edited. To correct a mistake, delete the session from History and re-enter it.

Health & Subscriptions

What HealthKit data is used?

With your permission, the app reads body mass, biological sex, and date of birth from Apple Health to prefill your profile. You can also share completed strength workouts to Apple Health.

What are Pro features?

Pro features include per-exercise progress charts, workout templates, advanced analytics, Apple Health sharing, and export/share reports. Pro is £1.99/month with a 14-day free trial.

How do I restore my subscription?

Go to Settings > Restore Purchases and sign in with your Apple ID to restore an active subscription.

Technical

How do I reset my data?

Go to Settings → Danger Zone → Reset All Data. WARNING: This permanently deletes all workouts, templates, and profile data stored in the app.

Can I export my workout data?

Yes, Pro users can export workout history as CSV or PDF and share professional reports.

Is my data backed up?

Workout data is stored locally on your device with SwiftData. Use the export/share features to back up important data.

Can I use the app offline?

Yes. Core workout entry, history, and analytics work without an internet connection. Weather fetch and subscriptions require a connection.

Contact

For support, email support@accel-8.com.