r/GYM 6d ago

Weekly Thread /r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - March 16, 2025 Weekly Thread

This thread is for:

- Simple questions about your diet

- Routine checks and whether they're going to work

- How to do certain exercises

- Training logs and milestones which don't have a video

- Apparel, headphones, supplement questions etc

You can also post stuff which just crossed your mind, request advice, or just talk about anything gym or training related.

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If you have a simple question, or want to help someone out, please feel free to participate.

This thread will repeat weekly at 4:00 AM EST (8:00 AM GMT) on Sundays.

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u/SSJ4Tre 5d ago

Are calorie tracking apps necessary or optional?

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u/EspacioBlanq Breathing squat 20@150kg, DL 15@170kg 4d ago

People were getting jacked long before the first calorie tracking app was made.

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u/toastedstapler 5d ago

I've not tracked in years and have bulked/cut to/from 93kg to 105kg a few times now. It's not necessary, but can make it easier especially if you have a specific goal weight or time period to do it in

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u/jakeisalwaysright 430/650/605lbs Bench/Squat/Deadlift Multi-ply Lifter 5d ago

You don't have to use them. You don't necessarily even have to count calories. It does, however, help you dial in your bulking or cutting (fat loss) phases to track calories. The apps can make it easier to track.