Do Hard Things help
Quick answers to the most common Do Hard Things questions. If you hit something that isn't covered, we respond in one to two business days.Getting Started
What is Do Hard Things?Do Hard Things is a push up training app from Rich Hernandez (@dohardthings365). Pick a challenge, put your phone on the floor, and the App counts your reps with the camera and coaches your pacing with Rich's cues. It takes you from your first wall push up to elite sets on Rich's real method.
Do I need an account?No. Training works without a login. Do Hard Things creates an anonymous profile when needed for weekly boards, safety reports, private crews, or shared proof uploads.
I can't do a push up yet. Is this for me?Yes. Tell the App you're starting out during setup and it routes you to the beginner path, which starts on the wall. Everyone starts somewhere, and the whole method is built around getting 1% better every day.
Rep Counting and Calibration
How does the camera counting work?On-device pose detection watches your body position and counts a rep when you reach the required depth. Follow the selected camera-view setup in the App. Counting stays on your phone. Recorded proof stays local unless you choose to share it; a proof link can upload a still image or short clip.
Do I have to use the camera?You can save manual beginner sets and use tap-counted Clock missions or Android Gate missions without camera access. Camera-verified challenges need the camera to count reps and check depth. Proof recording is a separate choice in Profile > Settings > Counting & camera.
Reps aren't counting. What do I check?Open Profile > Settings > Counting & camera and review your camera setup. Use the placement instructions for your selected view, keep your upper body visible, and use even lighting. Clothing that contrasts with the background can help. Re-run calibration when your setup changes.
What does 'Under review' mean on my result?If some reps in a set looked shallow or unclear, the App flags them and shows your result as provisional while you review the flagged reps. Honest counts are the whole point.
Challenges
What are the challenges?Three to start: The Pyramid (climb up and down in reps), The Metronome (hold a steady pace as long as you can), and Time Under Tension (slow reps, maximum control). Each one trains a different quality and each has its own board.
My set got interrupted. Did I lose it?The App saves accepted reps during a challenge and recovers an interrupted result when you reopen it. A result already saved is not counted twice. If the device cannot save, a notice stays visible so you can retry before closing the App.
Account and Data
Where is my training data stored?Your full history, results, settings, and recorded proof files are stored on your device. Counting is processed on your device. Weekly boards, private crews, safety reports, shared proof links, analytics, and membership services use the data described in the Privacy Policy.
How do I delete my account or data?From Path, open your profile, then Settings > Help & data > Delete profile and training data. This removes your crew profile and weekly board entries, revokes hosted proof links and deletes uploaded media, then erases local training data and App-owned proof files. Keep the App installed until deletion completes so it can retry a failed step. Copies saved outside the App are not erased, and store subscriptions must be canceled separately.
Does the current release include a subscription?The App is free to download, with free training and challenge options. Optional membership unlocks the full Path, advanced levels, produced proof videos, monthly recovery, and private crews. Your store shows the price and renewal terms before you confirm a purchase. Restore purchases from Profile > Settings > Membership if you already subscribe.
How do I cancel or request a refund?Manage or cancel membership through your Apple App Store or Google Play subscriptions. Deleting the App or your profile does not cancel a subscription. For Apple purchases, request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com. For Google Play purchases, use Google Play's refund process. Refund eligibility is determined by the store's rules and applicable law. Contact support@builtbyfoundry.io if you need help locating your purchase.
How do I report or hide someone on the weekly board?Open Tribe and tap the options button beside the athlete. Hide athlete removes that identity from your board immediately. Report and hide also sends one fixed safety reason to BUILTBYFOUNDRY for review. Reports never include your camera footage, proof files, or full training history. For an urgent safety concern, email support@builtbyfoundry.io.
Access
What is included at launch?You can start with a beginner plan, free challenge levels, raw proof exports, and the weekly board. The App identifies membership features before you enter them, and your saved free results remain available if you choose not to subscribe.
Troubleshooting
The App is crashing.Make sure you are on the latest version from your app store and restart your device. If the crash persists, email us with your device model, operating-system version, and what you were doing right before the crash.
Voice cues aren't playing.Check media volume and Profile > Settings > Sound & reminders. Confirm that voice cues are enabled and audio is playing through the speaker or headphones you expect. Use the pre-run sound check before starting a challenge.