Blocks & weekly progression
Build multi-week blocks per athlete and set a fixed weekly ramp, for example +2.5 kg per week, or a reset across the block. PRs are detected and tracked automatically.
Strength · Logged.
Plan written.Sets logged.Progress reviewed.
A coaching platform for strength athletes and their coaches. You build blocks and set your own rules. Your athletes log in the gym, even without signal. You both see plan versus actual.
Deadlift Day11:16Finish
Deadlift
7/7 sets · 2.4 t
7/7 sets · 2.4 t
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W51
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Coach Hub · SyncSynced
Deadlift Day7/7 sets
New recordDeadlift 350 kg
Built for
PowerliftingBodybuildingStrongmanHyroxCrossFit
Logged per set
WeightRepsTimeDistanceRPERIRCaloriesInclineMachine levelWarm-up setsTargetsSet notes
01Workflow
A week with Ironstead.
No graveyard of Sheets, Notion and WhatsApp. One flow that coach and athlete share in the same app.
01Plan
01
You build the block.
A template or a multi-week block, with a fixed weekly ramp or a reset. You set your own coaching rules, globally, per group or per athlete.
Coach02Log
02
Your athlete logs in the gym.
Sets, load, reps, RPE or RIR, right in the workout. Even without signal. Once the connection is back, everything syncs on its own.
Athlete03Sync
03
Ironstead puts plan against actual.
Session, records, history and feedback reach you once the session syncs. Fatigue and session RPE included.
Automatic04Review
04
You decide the adjustment.
You check the data, message the athlete in the chat and set the next adjustment. The AI flags possible rule violations, you decide.
Coach02Features
From plan to last rep.
Everything coach and athlete need, in one place.
Offline-first
Live tracking, even offline
Athletes log sets, RPE or RIR and rest right in the workout, fully offline. Everything syncs automatically once they're back online, and you see the session right after they finish.
Your rules
RuleSquat volume per week < 22 sets
WarningWeek 3 · 24 squat sets planned
Advisory · never blocks · you decide
Plan builder with AI review
You set your own coaching rules, globally, per group or per athlete. As you build a plan, an AI pass checks it against those rules and flags advisory findings as info, warning or error before you publish. It never blocks the athlete or you.
Templates, tailored per athlete
Build a training template once in your library and assign it to an athlete. Exercises and sets come over as their own copy that you tailor for that athlete, while the source stays reusable. And if an athlete marks an exercise as one they can't do, you see it flagged when you pick exercises in the plan builder.
Progress analytics with an AI assessment
The progression board shows volume, e1RM, adherence, ACWR and RPE. The optional AI assessment requires the athlete's AI opt-in and serves as working material: you review and decide.
Nutrition tracking
Macro targets, barcode scan and meal plans the coach can review. Weekly adherence included. Training and nutrition in one place.
Coach chat
Message your athletes in the app and let them send progress photos, form-check videos and voice notes straight from the gym. Share a finished workout as a card and reply when it suits you, even offline.
Exercise library & multi-metric
A deep library of hundreds of exercises, plus your own custom ones you add yourself. Track weight, reps, time and distance, for example for strongman events or Hyrox.
03Two roles
Coach and athlete. One app.
A coach is an athlete too: one account, the same app, plus coach tools. Self-coaching included.
Coach Hub
Roster, rules, records. At a glance.
Active and waiting athletes, daily volume relative to the pool, open topics in the inbox. From here you build templates, rules and blocks.
Workout
Log without thinking about it.
Warm-ups calculated for you, previous values, RPE or RIR, rest timer, supersets. Records are detected on finish, the signal can drop.
04Pricing
Pay only for what you use.
Per active athlete, monthly. The trial runs 30 days with one athlete.
Active athletes
6
per month
€60Plate 1 free in the trial, total applies after€10 × 6 active
Day 1Trial starts.1 athlete, €0, no card. Setup in under 5 minutes.
Day 30 or 2nd athleteYou book the seat.A second athlete waits in the queue until you add capacity. Then €10 per active seat per month, invoice with VAT via Paddle.
Pause or endAthlete drops off the bill.Paused and disconnected athletes cost nothing. Cancel monthly.
- Not included
- Minimum term or setup fee
- Auto-renew after the trial
- Fees for plans, exercises or your athletes' own access
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05Learn
Learn Ironstead before you commit.
Free guides and a hands-on academy, no account needed.
Interactive
Blockbuilder Academy
Build a real multi-week training block right in your browser, step by step. When it clicks, bring the same block into the app as a coach.
Start the academyFrom the studio
The AI catches things my tired brain would miss on plan number 12, and I set the rules it checks against. Not some generic model. My standards, automated.
SK
Sarah Klein
Powerlifting coachHamburg
06FAQ
Before you ask.
How are athletes counted?
We only count active connections. Paused or disconnected relationships do not count as active seats; changes are prorated.
What happens after the 30 days?
You are billed once you book seats. A second athlete during the trial waits in the queue until then. No card at sign-up, and we email you well before the trial ends.
Can I cancel?
Anytime, in the web portal with one click. Your subscription runs until the end of the current month. No minimum term.
Does the app work offline?
Yes. Athletes can train completely offline. Sets save locally and auto-sync as soon as the connection is back.
What does AI review mean?
You define the rules, for example "weekly squat volume under 22 sets" or "no RPE 10 in week 1 of a block". Rules apply per athlete, per group (e.g. powerlifters, strongmen) or to everyone. As you build a plan, the AI checks it against your rules and surfaces advisory findings before you publish. Your own rules are the standard it checks against; it brings none of its own. The findings never block the athlete.
How is athlete data handled?
The primary app infrastructure is operated at Hetzner in the EU. AI reviews process training data in a configured EU region. Structured identity fields such as name and email are excluded from the AI prompt; free text can contain details entered by users themselves.Privacy policy
How safe is athlete data?
Access is tied to roles and active coach-athlete relationships. AI features that use athlete data require the athlete's opt-in. Data exports and account deletion can be started from the account.
Does this also work for bodybuilding / Hyrox / CrossFit?
Yes. Ironstead is optimized for strength sports (sets, RPE, e1RM), but every exercise can also log reps, duration, distance, calories, incline and machine level (e.g. Farmers Walk, sled push, assault bike), plus your nutrition. Volume tracking, the exercise library and blocks work for any discipline with structured sessions.
Write a plan today. Start today.
30-day trial with 1 athlete. No card. No auto-renew surprises. Setup in under 5 minutes.