About DadGainz

The problem

Most fitness apps were built for a 25-year-old with unlimited free time. They assume you can plan ahead, stick to a multi-week program, watch a 45-minute video, or care about the subtle difference between five nearly identical squat variations.

That isn't how most dads train. A workout is what happens between getting the kids down and collapsing on the couch. Some days it's 15 minutes in the garage with a pair of dumbbells. Other days it's 45 minutes at the gym while the kids are at their grandmother's. And every once in a while, you didn't sleep and you just need a workout that doesn't pretend today is a normal day.

We couldn't find an app that actually met dads where they are. So we built one.

What DadGainz does differently

• Time-first workouts. Pick a realistic block (10, 15, 20, 30, or 45 minutes) and the app builds something that fits — not a trimmed-down version of a longer routine.
• Real-life modes. "Quick at Home" (bodyweight, works anywhere), "Garage Gym" (dumbbells + bench), and "Full Gym" are one tap away.
• AI Coach that knows your week. It reads your last few workouts, your sleep log if you tracked it, and your training history before answering. No generic canned replies.
• Dad Score. One number that tracks three things — consistency, progression, and effort — so you see progress that isn't just "did you lose weight."
• Smart Progression. Hit your reps, go up. Struggle, back off. Automatic, every session.

Privacy philosophy

DadGainz stores your data on your device. We don't run analytics, we don't have servers storing your workouts, and we don't have user accounts. The only time any of your data leaves the device is when you actively use an AI feature — and even then, only a limited slice of training context is sent to generate a response.

See our Privacy Policy and AI Disclosure for the details.

About The Yard Apps

The Yard Apps is a small independent studio focused on fitness and habit-forming tools. DadGainz is one of two sibling apps; its counterpart MomGainz serves the same mission for busy moms, with the same privacy posture, same offline-first data model, and the same AI Coach. Both apps share an exercise library and training engine but differ in content, voice, and the specific audience-aware features above.

We don't take outside funding, don't run ads, and don't sell data. The app is funded by subscriptions — $6.99/month or $49.99/year — which unlocks unlimited AI generation, multi-week programs, and an ad-free experience. The manual workout tracker, exercise library, progression suggestions, custom workout builder, and habit features are free.

Contact

Questions, feature requests, or bug reports: support@theyardapps.com