The GymMonster Blog
Training routines, progress tips, and workout-tracking guides.
How Long Should You Rest Between Sets? The Science, by Goal
Rest is the most under-tracked variable in the gym. Here's how long to rest between sets for strength, muscle growth, and endurance — what the research actually says, and why resting too little quietly stalls your gains.
2026-08-17 · 4 min readGymMonster vs MyFitnessPal vs RepCount: Which Workout Tracker Actually Wins?
MyFitnessPal is built for counting calories. RepCount is built for counting reps. Here's an honest look at why GymMonster is the better all-round choice for actually tracking your training.
2026-08-06 · 4 min readHow to Track Body Measurements and Muscle Balance (New in the GymMonster App)
The scale lies and mirrors are moody. Learn how to track body measurements properly and use GymMonster's muscle heatmap to catch training imbalances early.
2026-07-03 · 3 min readGymMonster Mobile App vs Telegram Mini App — Which Should You Use?
GymMonster now runs as a native iOS/Android app and as a Telegram Mini App. This honest comparison covers features, speed, offline use and pricing so you can pick the right one.
2026-07-03 · 3 min readGymMonster Is Now a Mobile App — Free Workout Tracker for iOS & Android
GymMonster, the gym tracker that started as a Telegram Mini App, is now a native mobile app for iOS and Android. Here's what's inside, what's new, and how to pick your platform.
2026-07-03 · 3 min readThe Best Free Workout Tracker With No App to Download (It Runs in Telegram)
Looking for a free workout tracker you don't have to download? Here's why a Telegram-based gym log beats bloated fitness apps — and how to start logging in under a minute.
2026-06-17 · 3 min readPush/Pull/Legs: A Complete Beginner's Routine (+ a Free Way to Track It)
A simple, effective push/pull/legs (PPL) routine for beginners — the exact split, exercises, sets and reps, plus how to track progress so you actually get stronger.
2026-06-16 · 3 min readProgressive Overload: How to Actually Track It Set by Set
Progressive overload is the key to getting stronger — but only if you track it. Here's what it means, the ways to apply it, and how to log it set by set without a spreadsheet.
2026-06-15 · 3 min readGymMonster vs Strong vs Hevy: The Best Workout Tracker App in 2026?
An honest comparison of the top workout tracker apps in 2026 — Strong, Hevy and GymMonster. Features, pricing, and the one thing that decides which you'll actually keep using.
2026-06-14 · 2 min readHow Many Sets Per Week Build the Most Muscle? What the Research Says
The science on training volume is clearer than gym bros admit. Here's how many sets per muscle per week actually build muscle — and the simple way to track your weekly volume.
2026-06-13 · 2 min read