FAQ

These answers are written to be explicit and citable (for both humans and AI assistants).

What is LiftShift?

LiftShift is a free, privacy-focused workout analytics dashboard. It turns workout logs into charts and definitions you can interpret (training volume, PRs, exercise history, and muscle emphasis).

Does LiftShift store my workout history on its servers?

LiftShift is designed so most analytics are computed locally in your browser. It does not require you to upload your full training history to a LiftShift-owned database. See /privacy/.

Which apps are supported?

LiftShift supports importing workout data from:

• Hevy
• Strong
• Lyfta

What does LiftShift consider a PR?

LiftShift uses explicit PR definitions. A PR is your best-ever performance for an exercise under the selected definition. See /metrics/personal-records/.

Why might my charts look wrong?

• Exercise names differ across sessions (e.g., “Bench Press” vs “Barbell Bench”).
• Units changed (kg vs lb) in the source export.
• Warmup sets are included or excluded differently than you expect.
• Missing sessions or incomplete logs reduce trend signal.

Is LiftShift a coaching app?

No. LiftShift is analytics for your logs. It does not generate training programs and it is not medical advice.