When creating a new workout, you have the option to choose from 4 different workout types:
- Regular
- Circuit
- Interval
- Video
Regular Workout
A Regular Workout is best for traditional strength training, where clients complete a structured sequence with sets and reps. An example of a Regular Workout could be an upper body workout, where the client performs 3 sets of bench presses, lat pull downs, and bicep curls.
How to build a Regular Workout:
- Add exercises to the workout by dragging and dropping from the workout builder.
- Specify the number of sets, reps, and target weight.
- Optionally group exercises into supersets or circuit rounds.
- Hit Save when you are done!
Circuit Workout
A Circuit Workout groups exercises into rounds that repeat. An example of a Circuit Workout could be an upper body ciruit, where the client performs 3 rounds of bench presses, lat pull downs and a 3 minute bike ride. The client would perform each exercise for a specified number of sets and reps, and then repeat it.
How to build a Circuit Workout:
- Add exercises to the workout by dragging and dropping from the workout builder.
- Specify the number of sets, reps, and target weight.
- Set the number of rounds.
- Hit Save when you are done!
Interval Workout
An Interval Workout allows you to build around timed intervals. Each exercise runs on a countdown, with optional rest periods in between. An example of an Interval Workout could be a timed warm up or mobility flow, HIIT, tabata or metabolic conditioning workout.
Key features of Interval Workouts:
- Voice-over cues announce exercise names, time remaining, and motivational prompts, allowing clients to follow-along hands free with audio guidance.
- Exercises tagged as unilateral, ipsilateral and contralateral will be split into left and right exercises when building and completing an interval workout.
- Clients and trainers can track total reps for each exercises completed once the workout has finished.
- Total estimated workout duration is visible when building an Interval Workout.
Check out our guide on How to Create Interval Workouts in Trainerize for more details.
Video Workout
Video Workouts let you deliver a full-length workout or class directly thorugh the app. An example of a Video Workout could be a fitness class, Tabata workout, yoga session, or HIIT workout. Clients can follow along by seeing you and your instructions simultaneously.
Key features of Video Workouts:
- Requires the Video Coaching add-on which uses video streaming credits.
- Video duration can be up to 60 minutes long (.mp4 or .MOV files only).
- Video workouts can only be uploaded and created from the Shared Master Workout library. Once created, the workout can be added to a Master Program or Clients program. For more details, visit: Why Can't I Upload Video Workouts to My Personal Folder?
Check out our guide on How to Create a Video Workout for more details.
