TechRadar Verdict
The Pump app is perfect for strength training fans and Arnold Schwarzenegger aficionados.
Dont expect fancy features or guided content, but what is there is incredibly useful and intuitive to use.
Youve heard of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Youre familiar with thebest fitness apps.
Put the two together and what do you get?
The Pump, thats what.
But thats the whole point, The Pumps creators argue.
This is because the two pillars of any successful strength training plan are consistency and systematic progression.
Consistency is paramount, with workouts scheduled on set days and ticked off when you get them done.
If youre looking to build muscle then, paired with appropriate nutrition, this will get you results.
Admittedly, this approach isnt for everyone.
If you just want to move more for your health or enjoy a varied fitness routine, look elsewhere.
Or it’s possible for you to save $20 by paying $99.99 for a full year.
New joiners will also receive a seven-day free trial, so you might try before you buy.
This is a fairly standard price for a fitness app.
The white text on a black background is easy to read, and I found navigation pretty intuitive.
They can be boiled down to three main offerings; workout programs, Action Plans and community.
Workout programs should be pretty self-explanatory.
Schwarzeneggers (roughly fortnightly) Q&As are a highlight too.
Theres a real focus on inclusivity with users of all fitness levels celebrated for their successes.
The simple answer is that there just arent many of them.
The likes ofFitbitandAppleFitness+ can link to their brands respective smartwatches, offering insights on sleep, nutrition-tracking and more.
Instead, its just a functional combination of text and buttons no thumbnails or moving parts.
The apps no-frills approach continued during my workouts.
And, as someone who likes to keep their gym sessions largely analogue, I appreciated this.
This allows you to take advantage of progressive overload, which is the principle behind any successful strength-building plan.
The Pump: Scorecard
The Pump: Should I buy?
If youre looking to make gains, look no further.
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