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How to create and assign workout routines

In Harbiz, you can create personalized workouts using over 2,000 exercises available in the platform's library. You'll find options for different disciplines, from cardio and strength training to yoga and physiotherapy. You can also add your own exercises for extra customization.


How to create a routine?

In Harbiz, a routine is a single training session, or workout. The idea is to build these workout days in the tool so you can later combine them into full multi-week training programs, or assign that same workout multiple times in a client's schedule manually.

To create a routine:

  1. Go to the Library in the main menu and select Physical Activity > Workouts.

  2. Click "+ Create workout."

  3. Choose the workout type: Normal or Simple.

  4. Fill in the name and description.

  5. Arrange the exercises and save.

🌟 Check out our AI workout creator, powered by Harbiz AI, and build routines in seconds: Create workouts with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Harbiz.


Workout types

You can structure your routines in two formats depending on the level of detail you need:

🟠 Standard

  • Lets you set up reps, sets, blocks, targets, and rest periods.

  • You can organize exercises into circuits or blocks, define supersets, and adjust rest intervals.

  • Clients can log their results from their app.

  • Ideal for detailed, fully personalized training.

🔵 Simple

  • Lets you assign exercises and create blocks with general notes.

  • You can add extra instructions for each exercise and show the corresponding videos.

  • Perfect for more accessible, easy-to-follow routines.


How to organize your routine

  • Blocks and rest

Click the "+ Add" button and work with blocks or rest periods throughout the routine.

  • Supersets

  1. Add the exercises you want to group as a superset.

  2. Select the exercises that will make up the superset.

  3. At the bottom, click the "Superset" button.

  4. Specify rounds, reps, instructions, and any extra details.

✅ Click "save workout" to finish creating the routine.


Creating complete training routines (Programs)

Once you've created your daily workouts in the library, you can combine them into a complete program spanning one or several weeks:

  1. Go to Library > Programs and create a new program or edit an existing one.

  2. Within the program, find the day where you want to add the workout and click the (+) button.

  3. Click "Workout."

  4. Select the routine, or create a new one right there.

  5. Save.

💡 Combine different tasks within a Program to put together a complete activity package for your clients: nutrition, training, forms, and follow-up messages.


Assigning workouts to your clients

You can assign a workout to a client for a specific day, or assign it to several clients at once. The difference comes down to where you assign it from:

  • From the Library: after saving your Workouts or Programs, you can assign them to your clients by clicking the three dots (…) on the right and selecting Assign.

  • From the client's schedule: select the day the client should do the workout, choose whether the task should repeat over time, search for the routine you want to assign, and save your changes.


How does my client see their workouts?

Regardless of which workout mode you chose when creating it, clients can choose how they view their workouts before starting the routine.

On the workout screen, they tap the gear icon ⚙️ (top right corner). This opens the playback settings, where they can choose between:

  • List mode: shows all exercises in the workout as a list.

  • Step-by-step mode: presents exercises one at a time, in sequence.

Once they've selected their preferred mode, they can start the workout with that setup.


How to track workouts completed by clients

When clients complete their workouts, you'll see the activity on your recent activity panel on your home page. You'll also see a green dot (🟢) over the activity in the client's schedule.

Opening the completed activity lets you review the details of each exercise, along with the client's comments and feedback, including:

  • Date completed

  • Option to edit the results

  • Completion percentage

  • Workout duration

  • Perceived effort

  • Star rating

  • Client comments

  • Result for each exercise: Completed, Incomplete, or Not completed


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I add my own exercises if they're not in the Harbiz library?

Yes, you can create custom exercises from the library and then add them to your workout. (See: How to create and search for exercises on the platform)

How can I edit a workout that's already saved?

Go to Library > Physical Activity > Workouts, select the workout you want to edit, make the necessary changes, and save the update. Keep in mind that if this workout has already been added to programs, you'll need to update it in the program as well.

Can I reorder the exercises within a workout?

To change the order of exercises within a Workout, simply select it and drag it to the position you want.

How do I search and filter exercises on the platform?

Check out this article to learn how to find exercises more efficiently: How to create and search for exercises on the platform.

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