u/district-of-cholula

Hi all,

I just started a 30 day trial and I'm a bit confused by the app. I have been weight lifting on and off for about 10 years and was ready to try something new. I would say I'm at an intermediate level currently.

Is there a way to preview what the workouts are like for different teams? I did the welcome workout for Evolve/Coach Samantha so I can now see this week's workouts, but I'm wondering if there are others I would like better. I'd like to figure that out before my trial ends so I can decide whether I want to stick with it. I didn't think the welcome workout was particularly indicative of what the actual workouts are like, so that felt a bit pointless.

So far Evolve seems fine, but I do enjoy some barbell work and there doesn't seem to be much. For example, right now the programming includes DB b-stance RDLs and DB goblet squats. Chest press calls for a machine. I know I can swap them out, but I wonder if there is another coach/program that is already programming this type of work that wouldn't require deviating from the assigned workouts.

Another question -- will the workouts next week be the same as this week? How often do they change? I don't love the idea of the programming changing every week. I kind of figured (like other programs I have done in the past) that it be a set program for 4-8 weeks and then change a bit/introduce new exercises.

Appreciate any insight/thoughts/advice. Thanks!