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Hardgainer Performance Nutrition® Pro
Pro

Stop guessing. Know.

Hardgainer Pro links three calculators into one chain: your calorie target becomes a meal plan, the meal plan becomes a training week. All three in full depth. Meal plan and workout plan come out print-ready to keep as PDF.

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Hardgainer Pro, Calorie Calculator, Workout Plan Generator and MealPlan Generator Pro

In short
What it isThree calculators in your browser that talk to each other in Pro. The Calorie Calculator hands your target to the MealPlan Generator, the MealPlan to the Workout Plan Generator. No download, no app.
What they do differentlyA regular calculator gives you one TDEE number. Pro splits it into BMR, EAT, NEAT and TEF and projects over 24 weeks how much of your surplus lands as muscle rather than fat.
Who it is forFor hardgainers who already track and train and want to know whether their setup actually works.

The problem

You have the discipline. You lack the data.

No feedbackYou count calories but have no idea how efficient your setup actually is.
No systemA different plan every week. What's missing: a measurable process with progression.
No contextGeneric calculators ignore NEAT, P-Ratio and hardgainer metabolism.

What you get

Three tools. Fully unlocked.

Click a tool for all Pro features in detail.

PRO
Calorie Calculator
4 features. Your metabolism, decoded.
PRO
MealPlan Generator
6 features. Full plan, kcal transfer included.
PRO
Workout Plan Generator
10 features. Mesocycle to PDF export.
Buy once. No subscription.
Over 25 years of lived practice
Calibrated specifically for hardgainers

Calorie Calculator ProMETABOLISM, RATE OF GAIN, BODY COMPOSITION
4 Pro features

Your metabolism. Decoded.

From calories to body composition. All in one dashboard.

Hardgainer Score™

3D ring 0–100 with breakdown: protein ratio, RoG zone, training frequency, surplus efficiency. Plus setup analysis with concrete optimisation suggestions.

Body composition

P-Ratio projection at week 8, 16 and 24. Muscle-vs-fat split bars and 24-week progression chart with optimal corridor.

Metabolism analysis

4 rings for BMR, EAT, NEAT and TEF with percentage share. Plus an insight text that contextualises your metabolism for hardgainers.

Weekly plan + auto-cycling

Train/rest heatmap with clickable days. Automatic calorie cycling: different kcal on training and rest days.


MealPlan Generator ProMACRO TIMING, MPS, STRUCTURE, EXPORT, KCAL TRANSFER
6 Pro features

From macro timing to shopping list.

Your calorie target comes directly from the calorie calculator: automatic transfer via URL bridge, no manual input. Then to concrete meals with timing, structure and context.

MPS indicator

Shows you per meal whether your protein timing is optimised for maximum muscle protein synthesis.

Macro timing chart

Visualises the distribution of your macros throughout the day. Identifies gaps and peaks for optimal nutrient timing.

5–6 meals

Basis gives you 3–4 meals. Pro scales to 5–6: more distribution, better protein timing throughout the day.

Shopping list

Auto-generated from your meal plan. Copyable, structured, practical.

PDF export

Export your complete meal plan print-ready. All meals, macros and shopping list in one document.

Clickable insights

Each meal explains why it is structured that way. Macro logic, timing context, hardgainer relevance.


Workout Plan Generator ProMESOCYCLE, VOLUME, DELOAD, DASHBOARD
10 Pro features

Mesocycle. Progression. Deload. All included.

Not just a plan. A system with progression, priority and feedback.

Mesocycle planner

4–6 week cycles with automatic volume increase and planned deload. No guessing when to pull back.

Pro dashboard

4 charts: volume distribution, frequency map, SFR trends, fatigue tracking. Your training in numbers.

Automatic progression

Set-by-set increase following RIR schema. Volume rises in a controlled manner within the mesocycle.

Swap system

Swap exercises within the movement pattern. Biomechanically sound, not random.

Priority

Priority 1–3 controls your volume per muscle group. More resources for what truly lags behind.

Tolerance

Tolerance 1–5 modulates exercise selection. Joints, back, shoulders: your plan adapts.

DJ grid view

Compact daily overview of all sessions at a glance. Ideal for the planning phase.

PDF export

Printable PDF with all sessions, set schemes and RIR targets. For your gym bag or notebook.

One-click deload

One click, and the plan automatically switches to deload week with reduced volume and intensity.

URL bridge

Setup transfer from the calorie calculator. Your values arrive automatically, no manual input between tools.


Comparison

Basis vs. Pro

What Basis gives you. What Pro adds.

FeatureBasisPro
Calorie calculator basics
RoG-first, macros, calorie target, 3 KPIs
MealPlan Generator basics
3–4 meals, generator
Workout Plan Generator basics
Generator, KPIs, FAQ, guide
Calorie Calculator Pro4 features
Hardgainer Score™
3D ring, 4 bars, setup analysis
Body composition
P-Ratio, 24-week projection
Metabolism analysis
BMR/EAT/NEAT/TEF rings
Weekly plan + auto-cycling
Train/rest heatmap, kcal cycling
★ HighlightHardgainer Boost: 0–15 % correction slider on your TDEE: compensates for NEAT and TEF variance directly in the baseline value.
MealPlan Generator Pro6 features
MPS indicator
Protein timing feedback per meal
Macro timing chart
Distribution throughout the day, gaps + peaks
5–6 meals
Scales from 3–4 to 5–6
Shopping list
Auto-generated, copyable
PDF export MealPlan
Print-ready with all meals
Clickable insights
Macro logic + timing context per meal
Workout Plan Generator Pro10 features
Mesocycle planner
4–6 weeks, automatic volume increase
Pro dashboard
4 charts: volume, frequency, SFR, fatigue
Automatic progression
RIR schema, controlled increase
Swap system
Exercise swap within movement pattern
Priority
Priority 1–3 controls volume per muscle group
Tolerance
1–5 modulates exercise selection
DJ grid view
Compact daily overview of all sessions
PDF export workout plan
Sessions, set schemes, RIR targets
One-click deload
Automatically reduced volume + intensity
URL bridge
Setup transfer from calorie calculator

Access

Hardgainer Pro

All three tools. Fully unlocked.

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Highlight

Hardgainer Score™

One value for your entire setup. 0–100. Four factors, weighted by hardgainer relevance. No guesswork, just a number that tells you where you stand.

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/ 100
Protein ratio
RoG zone
Training frequency
Surplus efficiency

Reviews

There are no customer reviews here yet

Hardgainer Pro has been available since April and has no public review to date. I could put five stars here that nobody gave. I will not.

What I can tell you: I built the three tools for myself, because I needed them. I calculate my own calories with them and plan my own weeks with them. The numbers in the views above come from a profile at 178 cm and 74 kg, and that profile is mine.

If you buy Pro and it is no good, write to me. If it is good, write to me as well. The first real review goes here the moment there is one.

Christian Schönbauer, MAFounder, Hardgainer Performance Nutrition®
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What exactly do I get with Hardgainer Pro?

All three tools fully unlocked: Calorie Calculator Pro with 4, MealPlan Generator Pro with 6 and Workout Plan Generator Pro with 10 additional features. What each of them does is listed above with the three tools. The MealPlan Generator transfers your calorie target automatically from the calorie calculator.

Is this a subscription?

No. One-time payment, no monthly subscription, no hidden cost. You get access to the Pro tools. What stays yours either way are your plans: the MealPlan Generator and the Workout Plan Generator render them print-ready, light or dark, and you save them as PDF in your browser.

How do I get access after purchase?

Instantly. After payment you will be redirected and can use the Pro version right away. You will also receive a confirmation email.

Do I need the Basis version first?

No, but it makes sense. The Basis tools show you the framework. Pro extends everything with the same logic, but more depth. If you already know you want full control, you can start with Pro directly.

Who is Pro for?

For hardgainers who want to go beyond basic calculations. Who want to know how efficient their setup is, how their body composition develops, and what a structured mesocycle looks like. For those serious about building mass, with data, not guesswork. If you do not yet know where your bottleneck sits, start with the Hardgainer Test.


From my experience

It took me over 25 years to go from under 50 kg to 75 kg. What held me back the most was not a lack of discipline, but a lack of data. I didn't know if my surplus was enough. I didn't know if my training volume was right. I guessed instead of measured. These tools are the tools I wished I had back then.

Christian Schönbauer
Christian Schönbauer
Mag. Christian Schönbauer Founder and Managing Director, Hardgainer Performance Nutrition GmbH Author page →

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Disclaimer All calculations and values in the Hardgainer Pro tools (calories, Rate of Gain, Hardgainer Score™, metabolism analysis, body composition, meal plan, training volume) are estimates based on published formulas and your individual inputs. They serve as a guideline and do not replace individual medical, nutritional or exercise science advice. No results are guaranteed. If you have pre-existing conditions, take medication, have eating disorders, are pregnant, experience unintended weight loss or are unsure: seek medical or qualified professional advice before changing your training, nutrition or supplementation. Use at your own risk. Full details in our Terms and Disclaimer.