GainFrame questions
Straight answers about GainFrame. Prefer a walkthrough? Browse the how-to guides.
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What is GainFrame?
GainFrame is an iOS app in development that reads progress photos for educational body composition estimates. It helps you see trends across cuts and bulks without clinic scans.
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Is GainFrame on the App Store yet?
GainFrame is waitlist-only before launch. Join the waitlist on the GainFrame landing page for download alerts.
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Can GainFrame replace DEXA or medical body scans?
No. GainFrame does not replace DEXA, Bod Pod, or medical imaging. It offers wellness-oriented estimates from photos, not clinical diagnosis.
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How do progress photo timelines work?
You capture photos on a schedule with similar pose and lighting. The app lines them up so you compare shape changes week to week instead of relying on scale weight alone.
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What is muscle score from photos?
Muscle score is a visual trend metric derived from consistent progress photos. It tracks direction over time, not a lab measurement of lean mass.
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Why does pose consistency matter?
Different angles and lighting fake progress or hide it. A standard front and side pose makes week-to-week comparisons trustworthy.
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Can I track a cut or bulk with GainFrame?
Yes. Timelines and trend metrics are built for cut and bulk phases when you keep photo conditions stable.
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Is GainFrame medical advice?
No. GainFrame is educational wellness software, not medical advice. Talk to a doctor before major diet or training changes.
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Where do I download GainFrame?
Join the waitlist on the GainFrame landing page. App Store links appear there at launch.
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How often should I take physique photos?
Weekly photos on the same day work for most people. Daily photos usually add noise without new insight.
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Can phone photos estimate exact body fat percentage?
They estimate trend direction. Exact percentages belong in clinical tools, not mirror selfies.
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Should I flex in progress photos?
Pick flexed or relaxed and stay with one. Switching styles breaks comparisons.
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How long should a cut timeline run?
Most people review in eight to twelve week blocks before a maintenance phase.
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Do I need a coach to read the timeline?
You can spot obvious trends yourself. Coaches help when data looks flat but energy crashes.
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Does muscle score replace circumference measurements?
It complements them. Tape measures on arms and thighs still help.
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Will short bulk phases show in photos?
Usually not clearly under four weeks. Stay patient with visual data.
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Do I need a tripod?
It helps. A marked shelf works if you lack gear.
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Can a friend take photos instead?
Yes if they stand the same distance and height every time.
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How fast should weight rise on a bulk?
Many lifters aim for slow gain unless a coach sets another target. Photos confirm whether speed matches quality.
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Can I bulk without any scans ever?
Yes with photos and performance logs, at the cost of less precision.
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Is weekly enough during a aggressive cut?
Yes. More frequent photos rarely add signal and can increase stress.
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What if I miss a week?
Resume next week. One gap does not ruin a timeline.