How-to guides

Get comfortable with Belay

Short, step-by-step instructions to help you get the most out of the app.

About 3 minutes

Build your first workout

Create a reusable workout, choose its exercises and sets, and schedule it for the days you train.

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About 4 minutes

Log your first workout

Start training, record sets, use the rest timer, and complete your workout.

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About 3 minutes

Understand recommendations

Learn what Suggested, recommendation ranges, 1RM, and SmartSpot mean.

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About 3 minutes

Review history and progress

Find past workouts, understand progress measures, and revisit your notes.

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About 3 minutes

Import workout history

Bring completed workouts into Belay from Strong, Hevy, or another Belay CSV export.

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About 2 minutes

Export workout history

Save a CSV copy of your completed Belay workouts to keep as a backup or use elsewhere.

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About 3 minutes

Create a custom exercise

Add any movement, choose how to track it, and set its preferred rest time.

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About 3 minutes

Create and run a HIIT workout

Build timed intervals, follow each phase, and review the finished session.

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About 2 minutes

Track effort with RPE

Turn on effort ratings and record how hard each working set felt.

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About 3 minutes

Get started with Community

Ask a Spotter, share training wins, and learn how Belay keeps Community useful.

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iPhone and Apple Watch · About 3 minutes

Use Apple Watch and Apple Health

Connect Health, install the Watch app, and understand workout syncing.

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Still need help?

Email support@belaystrength.com with your device, app version, and a short description of what happened. Do not include your password.

Email Belay Support

Common help topics

Account and privacy