About PlanWorkouts: Evidence-Based Fitness Reference
PlanWorkouts is a free, independent exercise reference library and fitness tool suite built to make peer-reviewed workout programming, biomechanics cues, and nutritional science accessible to everyone without paywalls, subscriptions, or data tracking.
Our Mission & Core Philosophy
When you are standing in front of a barbell, cable stack, or machine in the gym, you need immediate, biomechanically sound form cues and exercise execution guides. PlanWorkouts provides 1,324 indexed exercises with animated demonstrations, goal-specific set/rep guidance, and joint load considerations — so you can make informed training decisions instantly on any device.
Editorial Leadership & Scientific Review Board
Every movement guide, calculator algorithm, and training article is authored and reviewed by credentialed fitness and nutrition professionals:
Marcus Vance, CSCS
Lead Strength & Biomechanics EditorCertified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with a Master's degree in Kinesiology from the University of Texas. Specializes in resistance training biomechanics, bar path kinetics, and progressive overload periodization.
Dr. Elena Rostova, PhD, RD
Senior Nutrition & Muscle Physiology EditorRegistered Dietitian with a doctorate in Nutritional Biochemistry. Research focuses on muscle protein synthesis (MPS) kinetics, amino acid bioavailability, and peri-workout macronutrient timing.
PlanWorkouts Science Review Board
Our review board consists of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) professionals, and sports dietitians who audit all exercise form cues, joint angle safety standards, and calculator formulas against primary peer-reviewed literature indexed on PubMed and the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (JSCR).
Editorial & Research Standards
- Peer-Reviewed Sourcing: Editorial articles cite primary research studies with direct links to PubMed, DOI records, and ISSN position stands.
- No Commercial Bias: Our workout recommendations and plan generators are built strictly on biomechanical principles, not paid supplement sponsorships or affiliate kickbacks.
- Transparent Corrections: We continuously audit exercise entries for accuracy. Spotted an error? Contact our team at hello@planworkouts.com.
Organization Contact & Publisher Details
Publisher: PlanWorkouts Editorial Team
General Enquiries & Corrections: hello@planworkouts.com
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