I tested 5 gym trackers on my Galaxy watch; I only kept using one of them

I tested five gym trackers on my Samsung Galaxy Watch before settling on one that I continued using. My home gym setup is my preferred training environment, where I engage in both weightlifting and calisthenics. Wearing my Samsung Galaxy Watch during sessions is essential, but I also appreciate the app that enhances my training experience.

To find the perfect gym tracker, I spent a few days comparing options. Quick Lift, a no-frills tracker, allows me to log workouts by selecting built-in exercises on the watch. I can create routines with multiple exercises for different workouts, but the lack of advanced features like Live heart rate, calorie tracking, and routines in the free version is a drawback.

The Gym Day app offers a mobile-first approach, creating exercises, adding notes, and displaying Live heart rate and calories during workouts. However, the need to rely on the phone to initiate workouts and create routines is not ideal. My Workout Plan provides routines with automatic transitions between exercises, but it experiences similar phone dependency issues.

Samsung Health app stands out for me as the most watch-centric option, allowing me to create workouts, track heart rate, and monitor calorie burn directly on the watch. The app also supports routine creation, but a phone connection is necessary. Hevy, on the other hand, is a comprehensive gym tracker app that I particularly appreciate for its watch-first approach.

After setting up routines on my phone, I can execute them seamlessly on my watch, track weight progression, and even follow other athletes for motivation. Hevy also caters to beginners with pre-built routines and offers social features like following workout enthusiasts and comparing progress. Among the five gym trackers tested, Hevy emerged as the most versatile and feature-rich solution, providing an all-in-one health app experience that caters to both seasoned users and novices alike.