FIXIT is an AI-powered health and fitness tracking app. Log workouts, nutrition, water, and body metrics, analyze your exercise form with AI pose detection, and visualize your progress over time — all in one place.

How does AI form analysis work?

FIXIT uses AI pose detection (TensorFlow MoveNet) to track 17 body keypoints from your camera. It analyzes joint angles, posture, and movement to score your form and flag issues like knee cave or forward lean — instant feedback, no coach required.

What can I track in FIXIT?

Workouts and exercises, food and calories, water intake, body-composition metrics (weight, body fat, InBody results), pain, and progress charts — with 100+ guided exercises.

How much does FIXIT cost?

FIXIT is free to start with core tracking. Basic is $7/month (full exercise library, unlimited sessions, progress charts) and Pro is $15/month (AI form scoring, video recording, 3D visualizations, and programs).

Is my health data private?

Yes. Your health data is stored securely and never sold. You control your account and can export or delete your data at any time.

🎯 Plank

The Plank is a beginner core exercise that targets the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, obliques, glutes, and shoulders. Hold a straight line from head to heels on your forearms. The gold-standard core endurance exercise. It's commonly prescribed during rehabilitation for Low Back Pain, and for general conditioning. Below is how to perform the Plank with correct form, plus the benefits, common mistakes, and how many reps to aim for.

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Benefits of the Plank

Strengthens and activates the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, obliques, glutes, and shoulders
Improves stability
Improves endurance
Supports recovery and rehab for Low Back Pain
Great for general conditioning and everyday strength
Can be done with simple equipment (mat)
Performed prone, so it's easy to set up

How to do the Plank

Start on forearms and toes, elbows directly under shoulders
Body forms a straight line from head to heels
Engage your core, glutes, and quads
Breathe normally — do not hold your breath
Hold for the prescribed time

How many reps & sets

A common starting point is 3 sets of 1 rep, holding each for about 30 seconds. Progress gradually and stop if you feel sharp pain.

Form tips

Don't let hips sag or pike up
Neutral neck — look at the floor, not forward
Squeeze glutes to protect lower back
Build duration gradually — quality over time

Muscles worked

Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis, Obliques, Glutes, Shoulders

When to be cautious

Acute back pain
Wrist injury

Who should do the Plank?

The Plank is often included in programs for people recovering from Low Back Pain, as well as anyone training for general conditioning, and for anyone wanting to strengthen the core. It's rated beginner.

Plank — FAQ

What muscles does the Plank work?

The Plank primarily targets the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, obliques, glutes, and shoulders.

How many sets and reps of the Plank should I do?

A common starting point is 3 sets of 1 rep, holding each for about 30 seconds. Progress gradually and stop if you feel sharp pain.

Is the Plank good for Low Back Pain?

Yes — the Plank is commonly used in rehab for Low Back Pain. Confirm with your clinician before starting, especially if you have pain.

Do I need equipment for the Plank?

You'll need: mat.

When should I avoid the Plank?

Take care or skip it if you have: acute back pain and wrist injury. When in doubt, check with your physiotherapist.

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