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The gym can be a daunting place. With burly blokes by the weights and mirrors reflecting every mistake, it's enough to make any gym newbie feel like they're under constant scrutiny.

Fitness enthusiast and writer Tom Capon felt a bit like this to begin with, too, but quickly learnt that this is a big misunderstanding about the gym. The mirrors are there for you to check your form during rest sets, or to correct your own posture - and those muscular guys? They are always willing to lend a hand.

Tom said: "I've witnessed two of them rescue two blokes from a bench press mishap just this week (I was too engrossed in my own reflection). The real issue is not knowing where to begin."

That's where an app like Muscle Booster steps in to fill that gap. Currently offering new use

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