How to Set Up or Update CNAMEs

When you join the Exercise.com family, you receive a private subdomain for your custom, SEO-optimized fitness business website. This looks like subdomain.exercise.com. If you want your website link to use your own domain without “exercise.com” in the URL, you can set that up by adding CNAME records to your DNS host.

This guide will show you how to add the CNAME records you need so your custom domain connects to your Exercise.com website.

1. Choose a Domain Extension

This will be the word that appears before your domain name. For example, you could use train.yourwebsite.com. You can choose any word you prefer.

• Examples: online, train, training
• Important: If your platform is already active and you are only updating DNS settings, make sure you use the same word your platform was originally set up with.

2. Determine Your DNS Host

Your DNS host is the company where your domain is registered. Common examples include GoDaddy, Squarespace, Cloudflare, Namecheap, SiteGround, Bluehost, and others.

3. Sign In to Your DNS Host

• Look for a section called “Manage DNS Records,” “DNS Settings,” or something similar.
• This may also appear under “Domain,” “Advanced Settings,” or “Zone Editor,” depending on your provider.

4. Add 2 CNAME Records

You will add two CNAME records under your domain (yourdomain.com). The first connects your custom link to your Exercise.com subdomain. The second is required for Google verification.

• Set up the first CNAME:
  • Host: WORD (the word you chose in Step 1)
  • Points to: SUBDOMAIN (your private Exercise.com subdomain, such as yourcompany.exercise.com)
• Set up the second CNAME:
  • Host: GOOGLE
  • Points to: GOOGLE LINK

Examples

Instructions from Popular Hosting Providers

If you need help creating DNS records, use the guides below for your specific domain host.

• GoDaddy
• Squarespace
• Cloudflare
• Wix
• Bluehost
• A2 Hosting
• SiteGround
• Namecheap
• Google Domains
• WordPress
• NS1
• HostGator
• cPanel

You’re All Set!

Once your DNS changes finish processing, your custom URL will be fully branded and connected to your Exercise.com website. This gives your clients a smooth, professional experience using your own domain name.