Just Launched Free Swim Workout Mobile App

RE: Just Launched Free Swim Workout Mobile App

Fares Ksebati — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 08:02:33 GMT

Call me old school (or just old), but if I am planning workouts, I would not do it on my phone - the screen is too small, the buttons (or lack thereof) make it a pain to type and I'd never bring my phone to the pool deck with me to read the workout. I'd use a web app because a desktop or laptop is a much better platform on which to create anything ... and then I can print the workout out on a piece of paper, wet that paper, slap it on a kickboard and do the workout. Caveat - I am an outlier when it comes to phone apps and their use - I have a Windows Phone and I fully realize no one makes apps for this platform, but that doesn't bother me because I really use my phone to talk, text and email. The only other app I consistently use is a Nokia knock-off of Google Maps. Other than the occasional use of Instagram, I find my life quite rich without phone apps and I LOVE my Windows Phone for its simplicity and focus on productivity. You're definitely not alone! A web experience is on our radar because of the reasons you described. It will most likely be an experience that syncs between mobile and the web so you can log-in and have the same workout library + history whether you're on a phone or computer. Thanks for the feedback!

RE: Just Launched Free Swim Workout Mobile App

Fares Ksebati — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 07:58:46 GMT

#2: I can't get the comment field to work at all. I click on it after logging the workout, but nothing happens. It would be fine if it worked the way you described, but I have not been able to make it work at all. #7: Really? In the DISTANCE tab, Workout #1 is 24,000 yards and workout #2 is 26,000 yards and each 6-7 hours long. Are there really people who have time for that...and think they are too easy? WOW. Hey Mark, to point #7: that's a bug we'll have fixed in the next update! Those 24k and 26k workouts have the set groupings repeated multiple times...ain't nobody got time for 7hr workouts! We're working on fixing this and the comment bug! Thanks, again!

RE: Just Launched Free Swim Workout Mobile App

Patrick W. Brundage — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 09:27:08 GMT

Would love your thoughts on what a web app could do for you!Call me old school (or just old), but if I am planning workouts, I would not do it on my phone - the screen is too small, the buttons (or lack thereof) make it a pain to type and I'd never bring my phone to the pool deck with me to read the workout. I'd use a web app because a desktop or laptop is a much better platform on which to create anything ... and then I can print the workout out on a piece of paper, wet that paper, slap it on a kickboard and do the workout. Caveat - I am an outlier when it comes to phone apps and their use - I have a Windows Phone and I fully realize no one makes apps for this platform, but that doesn't bother me because I really use my phone to talk, text and email. The only other app I consistently use is a Nokia knock-off of Google Maps. Other than the occasional use of Instagram, I find my life quite rich without phone apps and I LOVE my Windows Phone for its simplicity and focus on productivity.

RE: Just Launched Free Swim Workout Mobile App

SwimDogs — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 07:13:22 GMT

Hey Mark, Thank you so much for offering this great feedback. I'm happy to share that we're already working on a few of your points, but a few other are really interesting. I'll try to address each as best as I can! From my personal experience using our own app, I have come across this scenario myself. The 'Comment' field after logging a swim is for your personal record of that workout. For example I use it to record how I felt during the workout, and record the times I was holding on the main set (especially useful if it was a sprint). How would you like the comment section to work in the 'new workout'? This is pretty slick, and it's on the product roadmap. It will be something like 'advanced stroke types'. We're working on fixing this! Yup. We're looking at adding a layer to the library which will have a similar functionality to what you're describing. Soon it'll show analytics by day, week, and month! I've been told the workouts in the advanced level are too easy...I haven't done those distances since I was competing in college. They're something to shoot for! You can change the workout level by going to settings in the 'more' menu item. #2: I can't get the comment field to work at all. I click on it after logging the workout, but nothing happens. It would be fine if it worked the way you described, but I have not been able to make it work at all. #7: Really? In the DISTANCE tab, Workout #1 is 24,000 yards and workout #2 is 26,000 yards and each 6-7 hours long. Are there really people who have time for that...and think they are too easy? WOW. Thanks! Mark

RE: Just Launched Free Swim Workout Mobile App

Fares Ksebati — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 05:01:46 GMT

I've been using the APP for a couple of weeks, and in general, I like it. There are a few improvements I'd like to see: 1. The ability to change the dates and the times of the logged in swims. Some times, I don't get around to logging in a new swim until a day or two later that I actually did it. 2. There is a "comment" section, but I'm not really sure how that works. I'd also like the comment section to function in the "New Workouts" tab. 3. In the New Workouts tab, it would be nice to have the Drills and the Kicks have a stroke (style) option...like "flutter, dolphin, etc." 4. It does not like the New Workouts calculates the stroke distances in the totals. 5. It would be nice to have a tab for each stroke: Free, Sprint, Distance, IM, Kick, New Workouts, and then add practices for a backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly focus. 6. I can't seem to see my "week" view. I can only see Sunday through Tuesday. 7. Those distance sets on the advanced mode are pretty aggressive. Can anyone actually do them in one practice? 8. Is there a way of changing the ability setting (beginning, intermediate, advanced) to come up with a practice that fits my desire for that particular day? Hope the feedback helps. Mark Johnston 2015 USMS Online Coach Hey Mark, Thank you so much for offering this great feedback. I'm happy to share that we're already working on a few of your points, but a few other are really interesting. I'll try to address each as best as I can! From my personal experience using our own app, I have come across this scenario myself. The 'Comment' field after logging a swim is for your personal record of that workout. For example I use it to record how I felt during the workout, and record the times I was holding on the main set (especially useful if it was a sprint). How would you like the comment section to work in the 'new workout'? This is pretty slick, and it's on the product roadmap. It will be something like 'advanced stroke types'. We're working on fixing this! Yup. We're looking at adding a layer to the library which will have a similar functionality to what you're describing. Soon it'll show analytics by day, week, and month! I've been told the workouts in the advanced level are too easy...I haven't done those distances since I was competing in college. They're something to shoot for! You can change the workout level by going to settings in the 'more' menu item.

RE: Just Launched Free Swim Workout Mobile App

SwimDogs — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 07:30:32 GMT

RE: Just Launched Free Swim Workout Mobile App

Fares Ksebati — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 05:33:33 GMT

We're focused on improving the experience for iOS and Android before rolling out onto additional platforms. We'll also have a web app out soon. Would love your thoughts on what a web app could do for you!

RE: Just Launched Free Swim Workout Mobile App

Patrick W. Brundage — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 02:50:41 GMT

I think you need a Windows Phone compatible app for me to have an opinion.