Burpee counter app Powered by AI.
Burpees are the most complex bodyweight exercise for AI to count — and the most hated exercise in fitness. REPS uses computer vision to track the full standing-to-ground-and-back cycle, counting each complete burpee automatically. No manual counting through the misery.
This page explains how AI burpee counting handles the multi-position movement, optimal camera setup, and form tips for the most accurate burpee tracking.
The most complex bodyweight exercise for AI to track.
Burpees are the most complex movement REPS tracks — they combine a squat, a pushup, and a jump into one fluid exercise. For AI tracking, this means the pose detection system needs to recognize and track a body moving through three distinct positions: standing, plank/pushup, and standing/jumping. It's the ultimate test of multi-position tracking.
The burpee counting sequence: standing position → squat down and place hands on ground → kick feet back to plank → pushup (optional in some variations) → jump feet forward to squat → stand/jump up. REPS tracks this sequence by monitoring the transitions between positions. The complete cycle from standing to ground and back to standing counts as one burpee.
Burpee tracking is less precise about individual movement phases (the pushup within the burpee may not be as strictly validated as a standalone pushup) and more focused on the overall cycle completion. The AI detects the down-to-ground-and-back-up pattern. If you reach the ground position and return to standing, that's a burpee rep.
Step by step.
Standing Start
The AI detects your standing position. This is the reference point for the burpee cycle.
Ground Transition
As you drop to the ground (squat down, hands on floor, kick back), the AI tracks your body transitioning from vertical to horizontal.
Ground Phase
In plank/pushup position, the AI confirms you've reached the ground phase. A pushup may be included — the AI focuses on the position, not the pushup count within the burpee.
Return to Standing
When you jump feet forward and return to standing, the AI registers the complete cycle. One down-and-up = one burpee.
Get the most out of it.
Camera Distance for Burpees
Burpees need more camera distance than pushups or squats because you move from standing to ground and back. Position the phone 8-12 feet away to capture the full movement.
Side Angle Works Best
A side view gives the AI the best perspective on burpees — it can see your standing height, your descent, and your ground position clearly. Front angles work but side is more reliable.
Consistent Form Helps Counting
The more consistent your burpee movement pattern, the more reliably the AI counts. Wildly varied burpees (sometimes no pushup, sometimes a tuck jump) may cause inconsistent counting.
Speed vs Accuracy
Very fast burpees may cause missed counts if your body doesn't clearly reach each position. Controlled burpees where you clearly hit standing and ground positions count most reliably.
Questions? Answered.
Can AI really count burpees accurately?
Yes. REPS tracks the full standing-to-ground-and-back cycle. The AI detects the position transitions rather than tracking individual sub-movements. Under good camera conditions, burpee counting is reliable.
Do I need to do a pushup during the burpee?
REPS counts the full cycle (standing → ground → standing). Whether you include a pushup in the ground phase is up to you — the AI counts the burpee cycle, not the pushup within it.
Why do I need more camera distance for burpees?
Burpees move you from full standing height to ground level and back. The camera needs to capture both positions — which requires more distance than exercises that stay in one position.
Does it count half burpees?
The AI looks for the complete standing → ground → standing cycle. If you don't reach the ground or don't return to standing, the cycle is incomplete and the rep won't count.
How does the burpee counter app work?
The burpee counter app REPS uses computer vision AI running on your iPhone to count exercise reps automatically through your phone's camera. During your workout, REPS maps your body's skeleton by tracking key joints and angles as you move. When you complete a full repetition of exercises like pushups or squats, the AI detects the proper movement pattern and range of motion, then logs the rep instantly with no buttons to press. REPS validates that you hit required positions before counting — pushups need chest-to-ground depth and full arm extension, squats require hip crease below knee level. The computer vision technology runs entirely on-device during workout sessions. Supported exercises include pushups, squats, burpees, lunges, jumping jacks, high knees, and mountain climbers. Each counted rep awards 1 XP toward rank progression. The automatic counting removes manual tracking burden, letting you focus on exercise execution and form during training sessions.
Even burpees get counted. AI tracks the whole cycle.
Free on iOS. No equipment needed. AI counts every rep.
