Question 1

Is Fitassist free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Fitassist is completely free with no hidden fees, premium tiers, or trial periods. You get full access to the food database, exercise library, activity tracker, recipe builder, and workout planner at no cost - now and in the future.

Question 2

How many foods are in the database?

Accepted Answer

Fitassist includes over 1,370 foods with detailed nutrition facts: calories, protein, carbohydrates, fat, fiber, and micronutrients per 100g serving. The database covers everything from raw ingredients to prepared meals across dozens of categories.

Question 3

Can I track my daily calories and macros?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Add foods to your daily diary and Fitassist automatically calculates your total calories, protein, carbs, and fat for the day. You can view breakdowns per meal, compare against your goals, and track trends over time through the analytics dashboard.

Question 4

How do I create a workout plan?

Accepted Answer

Use the plan creator to build structured workout plans. Choose between weekly split or fixed program formats, add workouts for each day, then fill each workout with exercises, sets, reps, weight, and rest periods. Share your plans with the community or keep them private.

Question 5

Can I create my own recipes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pick ingredients from the food database, set quantities in grams, and Fitassist calculates the full nutrition breakdown automatically - total calories, protein, carbs, and fat. You can also add step-by-step cooking instructions and categorize your recipes.

Question 6

What exercises are available?

Accepted Answer

The library contains 873+ exercises organized by target muscle group, equipment type, mechanics (compound vs isolation), force type (push vs pull), and difficulty level. Each exercise includes detailed step-by-step instructions and tips for proper form.

Question 7

How does activity tracking work?

Accepted Answer

Browse over 1,114 activities - from running and cycling to yoga and weightlifting. Each activity has a MET (Metabolic Equivalent) value used to estimate calories burned based on your body weight and duration. Log activities to your daily diary to track your energy expenditure.

Question 8

Do I need to create an account to browse?

Accepted Answer

No. You can browse the full food database, exercise library, activities, recipes, and workout plans without creating an account. Sign up when you want to log meals, save items, create your own content, or interact with the community.

Question 9

Can I share my content with others?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Recipes and workout plans can be made public so other users can discover, like, save, and comment on them. You control the visibility of each item - toggle between public and private at any time from the item page.

Question 10

Is there a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

Fitassist is a fully responsive web application that works on any device - phone, tablet, or desktop - through your browser. No app download required. Your data syncs automatically across all devices when you sign in.