What it is
This repository defines a mobile utility app for barbell loading decisions. It combines deterministic solver output with a visual builder so users can either calculate from a target or construct the bar directly.
Gym Utility
Load the bar in seconds, not in your head.
Barbell Easy Calculator keeps plate loading practical: symmetric by default, exact when possible, and nearest alternatives when reality gets in the way.
What it is and why it exists
Why it exists
Gym-floor setup is fast and noisy. The project focuses on reducing loading errors, keeping symmetry strict, and making next actions obvious when exact targets are not achievable.
Mental math overhead between sets
Impossible exact targets with limited increments
Inventory mismatch in home or small gyms
Weak connection between numbers and plate layout
Feature set
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Deterministic solver
Returns repeatable mirrored outcomes with clear exact or nearest status.
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Strategy-aware suggestions
Supports Exact Match Priority, Fewest Plates, Easiest to Load, and Nearest Achievable.
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Visual builder flow
Add and remove mirrored plate pairs while watching live bar totals.
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Gym profiles and inventory
Represents bars, enabled plates, and plate counts for different environments.
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Saved loads and defaults
Persists settings, favorites, and profile choices locally for repeat sessions.
Use paths
1) Target setup
Choose unit, bar, and target total. Review exact loading or nearest alternatives when exact is blocked.
2) Visual setup
Tap plate values to add mirrored pairs. Tap loaded plates to remove and recalculate live.
3) Reuse setup
Save loads and keep defaults local so repeat sessions start from known conditions.
Visual reference
Proof, trust, and availability
Public evidence in repo
- README documents mobile target, two modes, and offline-first direction.
- Tests cover solver behavior and screen workflows.
- Capacitor config and iOS assets indicate native packaging path.
Current availability
- Source repository is available.
- Local build and test commands are documented.
- App store distribution is not stated in this repo.
FAQ
Does this app require cloud services?
No backend service is described for the MVP scope. Persistence is local-first.
Can it handle limited plate inventory?
Yes. The repository includes inventory-aware profile logic and tests for constrained setups.
Does it enforce symmetric loading?
Yes. Symmetry is a core requirement in solver behavior and test coverage.
Is there a published support or privacy page?
This export includes support and privacy paths that can be mapped during central-site integration.
Take a closer look
If you want to inspect current capabilities, open the repository and run the documented local workflow.