What This Screen Does
This is where you update an existing workout template. Think of it like editing a recipe you already wrote — you can change the name, adjust the time limit, swap out exercises, or reorder them. Once you save, the updated template is ready to be used in your programs.
How to Get There
Open the dashboard.
In the left-hand menu, click Workout Template.
Find the template you want to edit in the list.
Click on the template to open it for editing.
You are now on the Edit Workout Template screen.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Review the Breadcrumbs
At the top of the page you will see a breadcrumb trail: Dashboard → Workout Template → [Template Name].
You can click Dashboard or Workout Template to navigate back at any time.
2. Set the Path (optional)
In the Details section, you will see a Path field.
Type a file-path-style label to organise your templates (for example,
CrossFit/AprilorStrength/Week1).This is like putting the template into a folder so you can find it more easily later.
Field | Required | What to Enter |
Path | No | A slash-separated path to organise the template (e.g. |
3. Choose a Workout Type
Inside the workout builder panel, select a Workout Type from the dropdown.
Workout types describe the format of the workout (for example, “AMRAP”, “For Time”, “EMOM”).
The available types are loaded automatically when the page opens.
Field | Required | What to Enter |
Workout Type | Yes | Pick the type that best describes this workout’s format. |
4. Edit the Title
Enter or update the Title of the workout template.
This is the name people will see when they browse templates or build programs.
Field | Required | What to Enter |
Title | Yes | A short, descriptive name for the workout (e.g. “Heavy Back Squat Day”). |
5. Set a Time Cap (optional)
If the workout has a time limit, set the Timecap using the time picker.
If the workout has no time limit, leave this field empty.
Only hours, minutes, and seconds greater than zero are saved.
Field | Required | What to Enter |
Timecap | No | The maximum time allowed for the workout (hours, minutes, seconds). |
6. Add or Edit the Workout Description (optional)
Use the Text field to write a description or additional instructions for the workout.
This could include scaling options, coaching notes, or a brief explanation of the workout flow.
Field | Required | What to Enter |
Text | No | Free-text description or coaching notes for the workout. |
7. Add and Manage Exercises
The exercise list shows all exercises currently in this template.
To add an exercise, use the add button in the workout builder panel.
For each exercise you can configure:
Field | Required | What to Enter |
Exercise Type | Yes | Pick an exercise from the list (e.g. “Back Squat”, “Pull-Up”). |
Number of Sets | No | How many sets to perform (e.g. |
Count (Reps) | No | How many reps per set (e.g. |
Unit | No | The unit of measurement (e.g. reps, calories, metres). |
Men’s Weight | No | Prescribed weight for men (e.g. |
Women’s Weight | No | Prescribed weight for women (e.g. |
Percentage | No | Percentage of a reference weight (e.g. |
Relation To | No | What the percentage relates to (e.g. 1RM Back Squat). |
8. Reorder Exercises (optional)
You can drag and drop exercises to change their order.
Click and hold an exercise, then drag it to the desired position.
Release to drop it in place. The new order is saved when you submit the form.
9. Remove an Exercise (optional)
To remove an exercise, click the delete or remove button next to it.
The exercise disappears from the list immediately, but the change is not final until you save.
10. Save Changes
Click the Save Changes button at the bottom-right of the form.
The system will:
Validate all your inputs.
Update the workout template record with the new data.
Redirect you back to the workout templates list.
You will see a green “Update success!” notification at the bottom of the screen.
What Happens Behind the Scenes
You click "Save Changes"
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Form validates all fields (Yup schema)
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API call: WorkoutTemplatesService.edit({ id, body: updatedData })
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Server updates the workout template record
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Success notification ("Update success!") appears
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You are redirected to the Workout Templates list page
Troubleshooting
“I changed some fields but the Save Changes button does nothing”
Make sure all required fields are filled in. The form will not submit if anything is missing.
Look for small red error messages below the fields — they tell you exactly what needs fixing.
Check that the Title field is not empty. Every template needs a name.
“The page is blank or the form is empty”
The template data is loaded from the server when the page opens. If your internet connection dropped, the data may not have arrived.
Try refreshing the page.
If the problem continues, go back to the Workout Templates list and click the template again.
Make sure the URL contains a valid template ID. If the ID is wrong, the system has nothing to load.
“I do not see any workout types in the dropdown”
Workout types are loaded automatically when the page opens. If the dropdown is empty, try refreshing the page.
If the issue persists, your internet connection may be unstable or the server may be temporarily unavailable. Contact your administrator.
“I cannot find the exercise I want to add”
The exercise list is loaded from the server. If it is empty or missing entries, try refreshing the page.
If the exercise genuinely does not exist, you may need to create it first in the Exercises section of the dashboard.
Try searching by a different name — the exercise may be listed under a slightly different label.
“My drag-and-drop is not working to reorder exercises”
Make sure you are clicking and holding the exercise item before dragging.
Drag-and-drop may behave unexpectedly on some mobile browsers. Try using a desktop browser for the best experience.
If exercises snap back to their original position, try refreshing the page and attempting again.
“I got an error after clicking Save Changes”
A red error notification will appear. Read the message carefully — it usually explains what went wrong.
Common causes: a network timeout, the template was deleted by someone else while you were editing, or a server error.
Try clicking Save Changes again. If the error persists, copy the error message and contact support.
“I accidentally removed an exercise — how do I get it back?”
If you have not saved yet, simply refresh the page. The form will reload with the last saved version of the template.
If you already saved, you will need to add the exercise again manually.
“The timecap I entered is not being saved”
The timecap is only saved if at least one of hours, minutes, or seconds is greater than zero.
If you set everything to
00:00:00, the system treats it as no timecap and clears the value.Make sure you are entering the time in the correct format using the time picker.