Programming complexity varies based on the unique needs of your business and clients. That’s why Train’s Workout Builder was designed to empower you to create effective, tailored programming that aligns perfectly with your members’ or clients’ goals. Whether you’re addressing individual progressions or group training dynamics, Train simplifies the process, helping you deliver impactful results.
Basic Programming with Train’s Workout Builder
The Workout Builder is designed for versatility, whether you’re creating a daily program, template, personal training session, challenge, or habit. The process is consistent, with only minor differences to suit specific programming needs.
Quick Add: Simplify Your Workout Setup
The Quick Add feature is perfect for laying out workouts for the week before diving into details. It’s also ideal for gym announcements, simple warm-ups and cooldowns, or staff notes unrelated to specific workout components.
Steps for Quick Add:
Select “Quick Add” from the Workout Builder.
Choose the Score Type (e.g., time, rounds, weight, etc.).
Add a Title for the workout or note.
Write a Basic Workout Description (e.g., instructions, warm-up sequence, or announcement details).
Click Save to finalize.
Detailed Add: Build Workouts with Precision
The Detailed Add feature is designed for more complex programming where details like benchmarks, tagging, media, and notes are essential. This option is ideal for workouts requiring tracking, customization, or added context.
Steps for Detailed Add:
Select “Detailed Add” from the Workout Builder.
Select Score Type: Choose the appropriate scoring method for the workout.
Note: A score type is required for each workout component.
Select the Scoring Division: Define how the score will be categorized.
Set the Number of Sets: Specify how many sets the workout includes.
Select Score Sort Order: Choose whether a higher score or lower score is better.
Title the Workout: Give the workout a clear and concise name.
Add a Subtitle (if necessary): Provide additional context or description.
Workout Description: Outline the parameters and instructions for the workout.
Select Input Tags: Use movement tags for referencing media or enhancing searchability.
Attach Media: Include videos or other visuals to support the workout.
Gym Notes: Write notes visible to members (e.g., tips or clarifications).
Staff Notes: Add notes visible only to staff for internal guidance or additional context.
Save the Workout to finalize and publish it.
Advanced Workout Building Functions
The Inline Percentage Calculator: Simplifying Strength Programming
The Inline Percentage Calculator in Train by PushPress is a powerful tool that elevates the workout experience for gym members. This feature integrates seamlessly with benchmark weightlifting data, allowing you to calculate the appropriate weight for any workout component based on the selected percentage and rep max.
How to Add Inline Percentages in Train
NOTE: A member must have a rep max entered in their benchmarks in order for the rep max percentage option to calculate their percentages.
Locate the Inline Percentage Option: Below the “Workout Description” box, select “Add Inline Movement Percentage.”
Set the Percentage: Input the percentage you want to calculate (e.g., 75%, 85%, etc.).
Select the Rep Max: Choose the rep max the percentage is based on.
Note: Train supports 1, 2, 3, or 5-rep maxes.
Choose the Movement: Select the specific movement (e.g., Back Squat, Deadlift) the rep max applies to.
Save the Percentage Rep Max: Click Save to confirm the settings.
Repeat the process for additional percentages as needed.
View the Percentages: The calculated rep max percentages will automatically appear in the Workout Description box for members to reference.
Create Supersets with Train’s Workout Builder
The Train Workout Builder offers the flexibility to design any workout type, from HIIT to Olympic Lifting, giving you the tools to structure programming exactly how you want. This includes the ability to easily incorporate supersets into your workouts.
With this flexibility, you can structure supersets in two ways:
Separate Entries for Each Exercise: Allows for scoring each component independently
Combine the Superset into a Single Entry: Allows for scoring a single component or combined scoring
How to Program Supersets with Independent Scoring in Train
When programming a superset where each movement has its own score, you’ll create two separate workout components. This ensures each exercise has an independent score and tracking. Here’s how to do it:
Create Two Separate Workout Components: Each exercise in the superset will have its own workout block.
Name and Note the Superset Order: Use consistent naming conventions to group the exercises together.
Example:
Superset 1 - Component A1: Bench Press
Superset 1 - Component A2: Barbell Bent Over Row
Set Scoring for Each Component: Assign a specific Score Type for each movement (e.g., weight, time, reps).
Use appropriate Input Tags for easier tracking and media referencing.
Pros of Logging Scores Separately
Accurate Data Tracking: Each result is tied directly to the movement’s Input Tag.
Customizable Scoring: Different Score Types can be used for each exercise in the superset.
Cons of Logging Scores Separately
Time-Intensive Setup: Creating multiple blocks takes more time to program.
Increased Blocks Displayed: More workout components will appear in the app and on screens (if enabled), which may make the workout appear busier.
How to Program Supersets with a Single Score in Train
For supersets where only one score is recorded, you can create a single workout component. This approach simplifies the setup and ensures a cleaner presentation in the member app and on screens.
Create a Single Workout Component: Combine both exercises into one entry.
Example: Superset: Bench Press & Strict Pull-Ups
Select the Score Type: Choose the Score Type for the exercise you want to track (e.g., weight, reps).
Clearly annotate in the workout description which movement will be scored.
Example: “Record weight for Bench Press.”
Write a Detailed Description: Include instructions for both movements in the superset.
Example: “Perform 3 sets of Bench Press followed immediately by Strict Pull-Ups.”
Pros of Logging One Score for Supersets
Time Efficiency: Less time spent programming since there’s only one component to set up.
Cleaner Display: The workout appears streamlined in the member app and on screens (if enabled).
Cons of Logging One Score for Supersets
Results Applied to All Tags: Results will appear under all tags included in the component, which may create data overlap.
Single Score Type Limitation: Only one Score Type can be selected and logged for the superset, limiting detailed tracking for both movements.
Help
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