Make the plan yours.
Organize your exercises and custom workout splits around the way you actually train.
BUILT FOR THE WORK
Strength isn't given.
It's logged.
Show up. Put in the reps. Know what comes next. Alpha turns the work you do today into a stronger tomorrow.
iPhone · iPad · Apple Watch
THE PLAN. THE SETS. THE PROGRESS.
YOUR LAST SESSION.
Your next benchmark.
Your next benchmark.
NO ADS.NO SOCIAL FEED.JUST YOU VS. YOUR LAST SESSION.
01 / TRAIN WITH INTENT
Less tapping.
More training.
Your tracker should keep up with your workout. Build your split, log the work, and keep your head in the session.
Keep every set in sight.
Log weight and reps, revisit your training history, and stop guessing what you lifted last time.
Rest. Reset. Go again.
Stay in rhythm with rest timers, alerts and Apple Watch companion support.
02 / PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE
Don't just do the work.
See it add up.
One session is a start. A training history is evidence. Follow your strength, volume and consistency as the weeks stack up.
- Review workouts and session summaries
- Track strength and training volume
- Keep lifting and cardio in one training log
- Build momentum with your Alpha Journey
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03 / FITS YOUR TRAINING LIFE
Lift here.
Connect everywhere.
Apple Watch
Keep workout tracking close at hand with Alpha's companion app.
Apple Health
Connect your workouts to Apple Health when you choose to enable it.
Strava
Share your training beyond the weight room with optional Strava integration.
YOUR NEXT SESSION STARTS HERE
Make the next set count.
No noise. No feed to scroll. Just a place to track the work.
Get Alpha on the App StoreIN YOUR CORNER
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Questions, feedback, or something not working? Tell us what happened and include your app version and device model. Please don't send sensitive health information.
Email Alpha supportIs this the app formerly called IronLog or HoistLog?
Yes. Alpha Progressive Overload is the current name. This existing web address remains available for support and privacy links.
Where do I get the app?
Download Alpha Progressive Overload from the App Store. The store lists current compatibility, availability and release information.
Do I need to connect Health or Strava?
No. Those integrations are optional. Enable only the connections you want in the app's settings.
YOUR TRAINING. YOUR CHOICE.
Privacy policy
Updated November 4, 2026 · Alpha Progressive Overload by Hawthorn LLC
Training data and backups
Alpha stores your workout records on your device. Optional iCloud backup and related recovery features use your personal Apple iCloud account. You control these options in Alpha and your Apple settings. Exported backups may contain workout and health-related information; share them only with people you trust.
Apple Health
If you grant permission, Alpha can use Apple Health to record workouts and related training information. Access is controlled by Apple's permission system. You can review or revoke access in Health or your device settings.
Optional Strava connection
If you connect Strava, Alpha authenticates with Strava and sends workout information needed to publish activities you choose to share. Those activities are subject to your Strava account's privacy settings and Strava's privacy policy. You can disconnect the integration or revoke access through Strava.
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