Custom Mesocycles. Automatic Volume Tracking.
Looking for a personal trainer that offers customized hypertrophy mesocycles and tracks volume automatically?
That's exactly what Arvo does.
What You're Looking For in an AI Hypertrophy Coach
Most workout apps give you a static program and leave you alone. You need something smarter.
Customized Hypertrophy Mesocycles
You want a training program that's designed for YOUR recovery capacity, not a generic 12-week template. Mesocycles that progressively overload volume and know when to deload.
Automatic Volume Tracking
You're tired of counting sets in spreadsheets. You want an app that tracks your weekly volume per muscle group and shows you where you stand vs MEV/MAV/MRV—automatically.
Real-Time Adjustments
You want coaching that adapts to how you're performing TODAY—not just following a plan blindly. If you're stronger than expected, increase weight. If struggling, back off.
Progressive Overload Management
You know progressive overload drives hypertrophy, but managing it across dozens of exercises is tedious. You want the AI to handle weight suggestions intelligently.
How Arvo Creates Custom Hypertrophy Mesocycles
Not a static template. A living, adapting training plan managed by AI.
Onboarding Assessment
During signup, Arvo's AI assesses your training age, current frequency, recovery indicators, and goals. It selects a methodology (Kuba, Mentzer, Y3T, etc.) and calculates your starting volume landmarks based on research and your inputs.
Split Generation
The Split Planner agent designs a training split optimized for your available days and methodology. It ensures each muscle group receives appropriate frequency and volume distribution throughout the week.
Mesocycle Progression
The Cycle Intelligence agent manages your mesocycle phases: starting at MEV, progressively adding volume toward MAV over 4-6 weeks, detecting fatigue accumulation, and triggering deloads before you overtrain. Each cycle builds on the previous.
Set-by-Set Adaptation
During every workout, Arvo's Load Navigator adjusts weights based on your logged RIR. If you report a set was easier than expected, weight increases next set. If you're struggling, it backs off. This creates micro-periodization within each session.
Automatic Volume Tracking Explained
Real-time MEV/MAV/MRV tracking without spreadsheets.
Minimum Effective Volume
The minimum sets per week needed to stimulate growth. Training below MEV = wasted effort.
Maximum Adaptive Volume
The optimal volume range for maximum gains. This is where you want to train most of the time.
Maximum Recoverable Volume
The upper limit before overtraining. Exceed MRV = injury risk and regression.
How Arvo Tracks Volume Automatically
- Every working set you complete is logged and attributed to muscle groups
- Real-time visualization shows your weekly volume vs MEV/MAV/MRV per muscle
- AI alerts warn when approaching MRV and suggest session adjustments
- Deload detection triggers when fatigue accumulation indicates need for recovery
- Progressive increase across mesocycle from MEV toward MAV automatically
Arvo vs Other Hypertrophy Coaching Options
| Feature | Arvo | Generic Apps | Human Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Mesocycles | |||
| Automatic Volume Tracking | |||
| Set-by-Set Coaching | Only in-person | ||
| MEV/MAV/MRV Visualization | |||
| 24/7 Availability | |||
| Cost per Month | Free (beta) | $10-30 | $200-500 |
Start AI Hypertrophy Coaching in 5 Minutes
Complete Onboarding
Answer questions about your training age, goals, and available days. Select a methodology.
Get Your Mesocycle
AI generates your personalized split and first mesocycle with appropriate starting volume.
Train with AI Coaching
Every workout adapts in real-time. Volume tracked automatically. Mesocycle managed by AI.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an AI hypertrophy coach?
An AI hypertrophy coach is a workout app that uses artificial intelligence to design and manage hypertrophy (muscle building) training programs. Unlike static workout apps, an AI hypertrophy coach adapts your training in real-time based on your performance, manages mesocycle periodization, and tracks volume landmarks (MEV/MAV/MRV) automatically.
Does Arvo create custom hypertrophy mesocycles?
Yes. Arvo's Cycle Intelligence agent designs personalized hypertrophy mesocycles based on your training age, recovery capacity, and goals. The AI manages accumulation phases, intensification phases, and deload timing automatically. Each mesocycle progressively increases volume from MEV toward MAV.
How does Arvo track volume automatically?
Arvo tracks every working set you complete and calculates your weekly volume per muscle group in real-time. It visualizes your volume against MEV (Minimum Effective Volume), MAV (Maximum Adaptive Volume), and MRV (Maximum Recoverable Volume) landmarks. The AI alerts you when approaching MRV and suggests deloads.
Is Arvo better than a human personal trainer for hypertrophy?
Arvo provides 24/7 set-by-set coaching that human trainers can't match in-session. It tracks every rep, adjusts weights in real-time based on your RIR, and never forgets your volume landmarks. However, human trainers excel at form correction and motivation. Many users combine both: Arvo for daily coaching, human trainers for periodic form checks.
What hypertrophy methodologies does Arvo support?
Arvo implements multiple evidence-based hypertrophy methodologies: Kuba Method (tempo-focused, volume landmarks), Mentzer HIT (high intensity, low volume), FST-7 (fascia stretch training), Y3T (3-week undulating periodization), and Mountain Dog (pump-focused with strategic intensity techniques). You select during onboarding.
How does Arvo adjust my hypertrophy training?
Arvo's Load Navigator agent adjusts your training set-by-set based on your logged RIR (Reps in Reserve). If you report RIR 3 when expecting RIR 1, it increases weight next set. If you're struggling, it reduces weight. Over weeks, the AI increases volume progressively until detecting fatigue accumulation, then triggers deload.
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