How do I create a new workout plan?

With the Exercise.com Workout Plan Creator, you can build structured workout plans for your clients and customize every detail to match their goals. This guide will walk you through how to create a workout plan from start to finish.

From the Trainer Dashboard

From the Plans tab of your Dashboard, click the blue “Create New Plan” button on the right side of the page to get started.

1. Navigate to the Plans Section

Click the Plans tab to open your list of workout plans and available options.

2. Click “Add Plan”

Select Add Plan to start creating your workout plan.

3. Select “Add Week Plan”

Click Add Week Plan to create a weekly layout for your workouts.

Configure Your Workout Plan

The Plan Settings modal will appear. Here you’ll customize the plan details.

• Enter your plan name.
• Select a difficulty level.
• Choose plan objectives.
• Upload an optional plan image.
• Select suggested training days.
• Add a description of the plan.
• Adjust additional settings as needed.
• Click Save Changes.

1. Name Your Plan

Type the name of your workout plan into the text box.

2. Configure Selling Options

Click the Sell tab to adjust settings related to selling the plan.

3. Configure Client Access

Click the Clients tab to set how clients can access or use the plan.

4. Configure Group Options

Use the Groups tab to adjust settings for group programs.

5. Review Publishing Settings

Click the Publish tab to customize publishing preferences.

6. Finalize Plan Configuration

Open the Plan tab to finalize your setup.

Add Workouts and Exercises

• Click Build Workout on the first workout of the week.
• Use the exercise search panel to add movements.
• Enter sets, reps, time, rest, and other details.
• Set default weights for weighted exercises if needed.
• Click the trash icon to delete an exercise.

1. Build Your Workout

Click Build Workout to begin adding exercises.

2. Use a Saved Routine

Select Saved Routine to reuse existing templates.

3. Add a Routine to the Calendar

Click Add to Calendar to schedule the routine.

4. Add Assessments, Messages, or Resources

You can add assessments, messages, and resources using their respective tabs. Click Add to Calendar to include them in the schedule.

Formatting Options: Progressions, Supersets, and Alternates

To add progression percentages, open the exercise options menu, select Use Progressions, and choose the rep max and progression percentages.

To create a superset, enable block programming and set the block type to Superset. Any exercise added to that block is included in the superset.

To add alternate exercises, open the exercise options menu, select Alternate Exercises, and enter the related exercise details.

Copying, Rearranging, and Publishing

You can copy workout days and weeks from the Week View.

• Click the “+” on a workout card to copy it to the next day.
• Click the “+” on the Week box to copy the entire week.

You can also drag and drop workouts to rearrange them.

Publish Your Workout Plan

When your plan is ready, click Publish Plan in the top-right corner. Trainers can assign published plans to individuals or groups.

Your workout plan is now complete and ready to assign to clients.