FAQ
Questions, answered.
Everything worth knowing before you build your first plan — how it's made, how it adapts, and what's free versus Pro.
Plans
How is my plan made?
You answer a short intake — your goal, training history, days available, equipment and any injuries. Adaptiv generates a structured, periodised block from that, drawing on a reviewed exercise library. You see the entire plan before paying.
Can I see the plan before I pay?
Yes. The full plan preview is the point — you read every session before deciding between Free and Pro.
What if I have an injury?
Tell us which movements to avoid and Adaptiv programmes around them. Adaptiv isn't a medical service though — for injuries or clinical concerns, speak to a healthcare professional first.
What equipment do I need?
Whatever you tell us you have. A full gym, a few dumbbells, or bodyweight only — the plan is built to your kit, and the engine works within it.
Adaptation
What actually changes when it adapts?
Load, sets, rep targets and progression — based on your logged effort, completion and readiness. Deloads are scheduled before fatigue builds up, and stalls trigger a reset. Every change is explained as an Observation, its Reasoning, and the Action taken.
Is this just ChatGPT writing my plan?
No. The numeric decisions run through a deterministic rules engine, so they are fast and consistent. A language model is used only for your free-text feedback and the genuine judgement calls — never to invent your loads.
How often does it adapt?
After every logged session, and again in a weekly roll-up that sets the next week's volume per muscle. You also get a short weekly summary.
Plans & pricing
What's the difference between Free and Pro?
Free gives you one plan, kept permanently. Pro adds the adaptation engine, session logging, insights and unlimited continuation blocks. Pro is £9.99/month or £79/year.
Do I need a card to try Adaptiv?
A free account never needs a card. The 14-day Pro trial does need one at checkout, but you're not charged until day 14 — cancel any time before then and you pay nothing.
What happens to my plan if I stay on Free?
You keep it permanently. There is no time limit on a free plan — it simply won't adapt or track your logged sessions.
Can I cancel?
Yes, anytime from your account. Your free plan stays yours after cancelling.
Account & data
Can I install Adaptiv on my phone?
Yes. Adaptiv is a progressive web app — add it to your home screen and it opens like a native app, no app store needed.
How is my data handled?
Your training data is yours. We explain exactly what we store and why in our privacy notice, and you can request deletion at any time.