Workout Tracker
Infrastructure
self-hosted fitness tracker
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How HN took it
10 positive, 10 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 2 critical, out of 22 comments about the project. Thread score +0.40.
Idea: 5 for, 0 againstDesign: 2 for, 1 againstPrivacy: 1 for, 0 againstPerformance: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Clean UI and focused design
From 2 comments
This is great! Am a fan of this kind of focused, self hosted application. Clean UI, too. Interested to hear your thoughts on HTMX when you get around to eval-ing it
vimeh on HNThis looks truly excellent, nice work! I've been using RideWithGPS, which is a great tool, but doesn't scratch my "self-host everything, own my own data" itch, so I'll definitely…
abound on HN
Single binary Go app is easy to distribute and run
From 1 comment
This is a great looking project. The combo of single binary Go-lang and the ability to package assets like css, js and html makes this a killed multi platform distributable one…
abusaidm on HN
Self-hosting and owning data appeals to commenters
From 2 comments
This looks truly excellent, nice work! I've been using RideWithGPS, which is a great tool, but doesn't scratch my "self-host everything, own my own data" itch, so I'll definitely…
abound on HNHeck yeah, this is awesome. Any chance of some kind of social features? I want to control my data, but I also do want to be able to share my fitness stats & journey with a…
wly_cdgr on HN
Objections
Web apps need always-on hosting and fail during power or network outages
From 2 comments
I still can't use it if my power or internet are out though, even if the server still has both. (Rephrased to be less mean.)
VyseofArcadia on HNWeb app = Always on. No interruption from power outages or wifi problems. Higher bandwidth and more anonymous (if it's going to make requests). Virtual android device in the…
xnx on HN
Does not track indoor activities like weight lifting
From 1 comment
By "Workout" do mean only exercise that can be tracked via GPS (walking, running, cycling)? It doesn't seem to track any indoor activities like weight lifting.
Osiris on HN
Requests
Support for .fit files
From 1 comment
Looks great! Any chance you plan for it to work with .fit files? Thanks for making this!
nose-wuzzy-pad on HN
Import from Strava
From 1 comment
Sweet! Would love to host this myself and get rid of my Strava subscription. I wrote a Python script that iterates through all of my activities there and downloads the `.gpx` for…
mattegan on HN
Social or sharing features
From 1 comment
Heck yeah, this is awesome. Any chance of some kind of social features? I want to control my data, but I also do want to be able to share my fitness stats & journey with a…
wly_cdgr on HN
Questions
Why build a web app instead of a native mobile or desktop app
From 1 comment
I think a good question to ask is, what is gained here by being a web app? Couldn't this just be an Android or iPhone (or even desktop!) app?
VyseofArcadia on HN
How is distance and activity type tracked
From 1 comment
nice. How do you track teh distance (walked or running?)
shantnutiwari on HN
Alternatives named
FitoTrack
From 2 comments
Yes, GPX based workouts. Did you look at FitoTrack?
jovdg on HNCheck out FitoTrack
jovdg on HN
FitTrackee
From 1 comment
Intervals.icu, Strava, Veloviewer
From 1 comment
I came into the github not expecting to like this, but you've done a great job so far! I currently use a combination of Garmin Connect (track on watch & head unit), Intervals.icu…
eitally on HN
Gymstro and FitNotes for lifting
From 1 comment
For lifting, check out Gymstro. Free and very good. I recently switched over from FitNotes (also free and good, but quirky).
dominick-cc on HN