Streaks Workout Reviews

I got Streaks Workout because I loved Streaks so much, but as soon as I find something better I’ll be moving on. My main problem with his app, as others have said, is that the random workouts often end up with me scrambling to get up, lay down, etc to get ready for the next exercise in time. I have increased the prep time between exercises but it still is a huge momentum breaker for me. To the developers, here is my recommendation: give each exercise an attribute of standing, sitting, kneeling, or laying. Then add a Natural Progression toggle in the settings. When on, it would prevent StreaksWorkout from sandwiching a laying exercise in between two standing exercises etc. standing exercises could only be paired with sitting, sitting could go back to standing or down to kneeling, kneeling back to sitting or down to laying, etc you get it.

Otherwise, 5 star app. Great aesthetic.

StreaksWorkout seems to be doing well ratings-wise so perhaps I am in the minority here. If you’re new to exercising at home and need guidance, this is not StreaksWorkout for you. There’s actually no coach (despite the claims) no guidance on form, or even how to do the exercises.

The actual workouts are random exercises giving you3 or 4 seconds between each one to get in the right position, assuming you even know what it entails. It can sometimes repeat the same exercise due to the random nature and there’s no consideration of what a ‘whole’ workout can be about, so varying the types or difficulty of the workouts.

The interface is neat, the calendar view is nice as is the ability to have multiple profiles for different family members, but StreaksWorkout won’t guide or help you with anything. It just blurts out what it wants you to do with no way to feedback, pause, repeat, slow down or even show you how to do what it’s asking.

I like StreaksWorkout because it has relatively “short” workouts and motivates you to do it everyday. Having said that, I have quite a few problems with StreaksWorkout . First up, it lists the different workouts by the length of the time it’ll take. It would be much better to list the workouts by the amount of exercises you’ll do. The first time I used StreaksWorkout, I thought I could sneak in a 12 minute workout before going to work, and quickly realized that I wasn’t going to actually complete the workout within these 12 minutes. The workout actually takes me between 15 to 18 minutes to complete. Secondly, StreaksWorkout randomizes the sequence of exercises which, in some cases, is not good. For instance, I can’t do a 20 second plank followed by a 25 second plank. I also don’t like having to do situps followed by squats followed by situps...all this getting up and laying back down is frustrating. Lastly, for the exercises like planks and wall-sits, StreaksWorkout gives you about 2 seconds to get in position before it starts the countdown, and that’s just not enough time especially if the precious exercise had me in a completely different position. So, while StreaksWorkout is helpful in getting me moving everyday, it also frustrates me quite often.

Saw StreaksWorkout a couple years ago on StreaksWorkout Store. Downloaded it, and the workouts seem OK. It's interesting because it guides you using the iOS voice functionality, but unfortunately voiceover users, still to this day, can't create custom workouts that well. At least I can't figure out how. There are so many unlabeled elements on the build your own custom workout screen, that it's impossible to tell what does what, At least with voiceover. Also, I downloaded the latest update to StreaksWorkout. Anyway, it's weird how voiceover reads to me almost everything else in StreaksWorkout , but not in the custom workouts screen. I just wish it was a little more accessible with the voiceover screen reader on iPhones and on Apple Watchs. Guess for now, I'm just gonna have to use the timers in creative ways until this gets fixed. Like for instance, I can't do planks that well due to my disability, so I'll have to think of something else when it says planks.

Please let me enter the count as a way to start the rest period instead of using a timer. A timer to use as a counting method is not useful for anyone doing sets to failure, yet entering the count could be used for failure sets and anyone who prefers not being rushed by a timer and feeling like they can be more in control of entering data.

If you can't follow my below example, I'm sorry but I ca'nt do all the work for you. This is my second attempt at posting and I hope it goes through this time.

Workout- push up Set, Lat Pulls Set, Pull-Ups Set,

Push start to begin...
Push-ups Set 1 -
Enter rep count to begin rest period of 45 seconds and get ready to start Set 1 Lat Pulls.
Lat Pulls Set 1 -
Enter count to Rest-45 second countdown... Begin Pull-ups Set 1 in 3... 2... 1...
Pull-ups set 1-
Enter rep count to begin rest period of 45 seconds and then begin .
Push-ups Set 2- "Enter rep count to begin rest period of 45 while getting ready for Lat-pulls Set 2 in 3... 2... 1...
...
Push-ups, final Set 3-Enter count to complete workout. and rest 45 seconds.
etc.

The counts would be like filling in a spread sheet with a row for each workout and moving from one emtpy cell on one row, to the next row and emtpy cell until its forced to go back to the first row. Limit the columns of data by labeling each as a set.

I love the design and simplicity of StreaksWorkout , but there are a couple tweaks that could be made for me to take StreaksWorkout seriously. As described by other reviewers, the randomness of the exercises doesn’t factor in the possibility of having two rounds of the same excruciating exercise in a row, (Burpees! Now burpees again!) throwing the whole idea and practicality of the workout out of whack. And two seconds between exercises is often not enough time to get into position for the next one, making it difficult for things to flow.

But even worse for me is trying to feel motivated by the horrible robotic voice that seems pulled right out of the Apple stock audio library from 1995. And there’s a whole selection of different nationalities, each as lifeless as the next. Whose idea was that?! Really tough to get the muscles moving and the sweat flowing when I’m being pushed by a slightly bored voicemail answering machine. HIRE A VOICE ARTIST!!!

There’s great potential here! Get this stuff worked out and I’ll use StreaksWorkout every day!

First, I love StreaksWorkout in many ways. Mainly I love that it has a random sequence of exercises and that you can go at your own pace. I use it almost every day and it hasn’t gotten old so far. I’ve also gotten stronger pretty quickly just using StreaksWorkout. It takes the guesswork out.

That being said, I have a few critiques:

- like another reviewer noted, the times listed for workouts are laughably unrealistic, especially if you are a beginner. Expect to double or even triple the time listed if you are just starting out. If you’re used to rapidly switching between sets and are quick then you might be able to get somewhat near the listed time, but I can’t do the 12 minute workout in less than 20 minutes or so, so far.

- related to that, there are some timed exercises, but StreaksWorkout doesn’t give enough time to set up into the hold and make sure I have proper form. This could easily be fixed by adding the option to tap or give a voice command to start the countdown.

- also noted by another reviewer, the random sequence is great, until it isn’t. It would be awesome if the developers could keep it from putting two of the same exercises back to back, it happens frequently.

Overall I like StreaksWorkout , but these would make it five stars for me.

I love the simplicity of StreaksWorkout but I’d like a couple more options. For example, I’d like to be able to create a set of exercises that I use one day and another set the next day. Currently, I have to uncheck all, check the one’s I want, then tomorrow, uncheck those and recheck the others. It’s too many steps. Give me 3 customizable routines that I can choose from. There are days I want to do leg work on my runner’s knee. This is are low impact and very little cardio. I may want to do those every day and still want to do an everyday exercise.

With all that said... it’s all UI stuff I’m complaining of. The content is there and I love StreaksWorkout . I have been using it a couple weeks and really like that it keeps me on track. I’ll keep using it for a long time to come.

I use the design your own workout function on StreaksWorkout & I find it easier to use than other similar applications and I like the interface overall. I find it motivating to get certain things done daily and even make progressively harder workouts. However I would like to see more variety of exercises able to be added to the workouts. Or variations (ex narrow squats vs wide squats, front lunge vs back lunge or walking lunge). It would be nice if maybe we could have some yoga or stretching add it in as well. And it would be nice to be able to have pauses or transitions (standing to floor, etc) added into the custom workout so you have a moment to get in position for the next movement without rushing and compromising form.

I like using StreaksWorkout to get in a short workout for the day. StreaksWorkout allows you to choose exercise moves to create a 6-30 minute workout. These alternate at random after about 15 seconds with about 5 seconds break in between.

This is good for me who likes change and can follow the pictures pretty easily but not the best for someone who wants to follow a live person or go hard for a few minutes with little break. No exercises require equiment and streaks encourage you to stay consistent.

I only wish they had more exercises (even though you can add you own) divided into categories so it’s easier to find, that exercises that do one side (ex: side plank) would do the other side equally in that routine, and that the voice would say “continue” before saying the exercise name and seconds when repeating the same exercise twice in a row.

After using StreaksWorkout a few months now, I can honestly say that it has made me a healthier, stronger person. Use it and the same will happen for you. I love that it documents every exercise I do so I can look back and pat myself on the back! I also love the faceless icons used. Makes it less like an annoying workout video.

My wishlist for the developer:
-MORE EXERCISES PLEASE!! As long as it’s customizable, why not add some more exercises? I wish I could work pull-ups into my daily workout. I’m sure others feel the same way about exercises that aren’t on there. I understand and appreciate the simplicity of not including any workout that requires equipment. But there are a lot of bodyweight exercises out there that use basic equipment. Why not add it? People who don’t have access to that equipment (or low hanging tree branches) can simply leave them out of their routine.
-Please allow me to erase my progress. I was hoping to start 2018 with a clean slate so I could have specific goals for the year. I couldn’t do that, even after pressing the “erase all data” button. Unless I’m missing something.
-Do a yoga app please! That faceless little guy beats any of the annoying yogis that you have to follow in the yoga apps! I’d buy it!

Other than that, thanks for making a great app!

I just bought an Apple Watch for weight loss and strength training purposes and I was looking for a legit app to help me along my journey. StreaksWorkout allows you to choose from different workouts (i.e push ups, squats, jumping jacks, etc.) that you prefer and when you’re ready to do your workout, it generates 6 of the workouts you chose. Siri will say, “Jumping jacks 20 seconds” then she counts down from, “3...2...1 start!” You then do that workout for 20 seconds and rest for a few seconds then you go on to the next. I choose the “everyday” option which is about 14 minutes and I am sweating by the end of it. StreaksWorkout is $3.99 I believe and it is completely worth it. OH! and it automatically logs your workout into MyFitnessPal if you’re using that to track your calories/fitness. Highly recommend people!

Very simple, streamlined interface. You just select the amount of time you’d like to work out, and then start doing it. It doesn’t really need to be any more complicated than that. But if you want to customize things, you can do things like exclude certain exercises or create your own custom sets and times. The main thing I can see to improve is just more workouts, and maybe have support for integrating things like dumbbell exercises into routines.

Update: It’s gotten better over time. It used to be pretty inconvenient to use StreaksWorkout since you had to constantly tap it to get to the next workout. Now workouts are timed and have a small automatic break between them. This is way better, especially on Apple TV where I can’t hold a remote in my hand and do workouts at the same time. Awesome job improving StreaksWorkout .

Why can the world be this simple!!! I have a problem with myself when working out!! As in I get to distracted I have nooo structure!!! I to start workout, then play on my phone, think of thinks I could invent, wonder if I should ha e played baseball, get jealous of the guy next to me being ripped and why I can’t get that way! And by that time, 30min past and I’ve done 10reps of my first exercise!! I tried other apps but, man I just can’t STAND being charged monthly for everything and anything I need to help me be a better person or feel better about myself completing an activity!!
Then here comes STREAKS! I set up my exercises and just gooooo!!!! It felt good to know that I cut down my workout from an 1hr workout 15min! And the best part, I just paid for it and it belongs to me!!! It’s all mine! No monthly plan no bothersome ads!
Streaks Workout is literally saying “we giving you world on a plate, if this doesn’t help you then it ain’t the world, it’s YOU”!!
Thanks guys I am a true fan!!!

Good variety of exercises in short and long intervals. It’s nice to be able to choose (and not choose) the exercises that work for you. Only two complaints. 1: sometimes the exercises in a workout are not mixed enough-for example I just did 3 sets of jumping jacks at the end of my 12 min workout and 2 sets of 30sec push ups...too much all at once. 2: the exercises that require sets on both sides (hip raises, donkey kicks, side plank, etc) don’t have any way of making sure the sides are equal. You can switch sides throughout the workout, however some sets are 10sec and some 35sec...too much to think about when I want to have a quick workout. Other than that it’s a great app. The auditory cues are simple and no fuss and StreaksWorkout is easy to navigate.

Love StreaksWorkout . Needs a few for customization options. First thing that comes to mind is it will unnecessarily break up an exercise into unreasonably small sections. For instance if I’m doing a workout that consists of 20 exercises doing each for 20 seconds. It splits them in half so I’m doing something for 10 seconds and then again for 10 seconds later on. I don’t want to do an exercise for a measly 10 seconds and then do it again later for another 10 seconds if I can just do each for 20 seconds. This is possible if I completely customize the workout and set the time intervals for each but in that case I can’t randomize the order in which the exercises appear during the workout.

I’ve just recently started working out regularly again and I love StreaksWorkout. I have started with the Quick timed workout and it really gets my heart racing.
The time between exercises is quick but there’s a pause button if you need to catch your breath or have knee issues and it takes you some extra time to get up off the floor!😊
The best part about StreaksWorkout for me is that you don’t have to keep checking your screen to tell you what’s next. You can hit start and just listen to the voice tell you which exercise to do and then, if you’re on timed mode, listen for the heartbeat to let you know time for the exercise is almost up.
Great app! Have recommended it to friends!

Hi, I think this is a good app but I would really appreciate two more features to get my money out of StreaksWorkout.
# 1. I would like the ability to have a switch that turns on and off whether a custom workout counts in the health app as a workout or not because I sometimes like to just stretch and not have it count as a workout in the other streaks app.
# 2. I would also like to be able to add my own exercises in the same tab when I’m building a custom workout because it’s kind of a pain to close out of the custom workout tab and go create an exercise and then come back in to the custom workout tab. Thank you

It is actually kind of funny how this one little app motivates me to keep at it. Although I can never complete the Routines in the Recommended Time as indicated by the different workout tiers, StreaksWorkout never scolds me either saying "Hey Buddy, you're a little slow." For that, I am grateful!

I do need to give a little warning to those wondering if StreaksWorkout is for you. It is definitely not scared to throw in a few rounds of "Burpees" just for the heck of it or ask the user to do multiple "Low Stance Jacks" in a row. There have been quite a few workouts where I complete a round of "Burpees" just so that StreaksWorkout can ask for another set of "Burpees" right after the other. At that point, I just stare back at StreaksWorkout and think to myself that "I need a breather before I tackle that one buddy."

My recommendation is to ease into StreaksWorkout and make it a part of your daily exercise routine. Just be prepared to feel a little beat up afterwards once you get through a set or two.

There is no warm ups or cool downs. It feels like a short “circuit workout”. Press the question mark on the right if you do not know how a workout. The numbers the app tells you per exercise are not sets, so just do as many as it says, for the exercises are repeated. Switch to your left or right side when the exercise is announced again. There is a pause button, so expect to use it a lot when switching between exercises. I would suggest the timed exercises to be paused automatically, and let the user un-pause the timer when they are ready and in place. Overall I am sweating from a 20 minute mini circuit workout. Now time to get ready for work.