Table of Contents
Accessing the Exercise Details Screen
Understanding the Exercise Details Screen
Viewing Exercise Demonstrations
Adjusting Sets, Reps, and Weight
Overview
The Exercise Details page in Fitbod provides essential information about each exercise, including instructions, recommended sets and reps, weight guidance, and video demonstrations. This guide will help you navigate the page and make the most of its features.
Accessing the Exercise Details Screen
- Open the Fitbod app and start a workout.
- Tap on any exercise in your workout list to open its details page.
Understanding the Exercise Details Screen
The Exercise Details screen provides key information to help you perform and track each exercise effectively. Here’s what you’ll find:
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Exercise Name – The name of the selected exercise.
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Instructions – Written and video demonstrations to ensure proper form.
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Recommended Sets, Reps, and Weight – AI-generated recommendations based on your progress.
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Historical Logs & Performance – Quick access to your past workout data for comparison.
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Per Side/Per Arm Labels – Indicates if reps or weight apply separately to each side.
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Exercise Notes & Customization – Options to add personal notes, recommend more/less often, or exclude exercises.
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Rest Timer Access – A built-in rest timer to guide recovery between sets.
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Access to Log Reps in Reserve (RiR) – Track how many reps you had left in the tank to help refine future recommendations.
ℹ️ Relevant Resources: Exercise Details Screen: Sets, Reps, and Weight Fields Explained, Exercise Notes, Reps in Reserve (RiR), Rest Timer
Viewing Exercise Demonstrations
- A video demonstration is available at the top of the page.
- Tap the video to play and learn proper form.
⚠️ Important Note: GIFs were removed in a recent update, and offline video support is currently unavailable.
Adjusting Sets, Reps, and Weight
- Tap on the reps or weight field to modify the values.
- Type in the preferred value.
- Changes will be saved automatically.
Using the Rest Timer
- The Rest Timer appears below the exercise name.
- Tap the timer to adjust the rest period between sets.
- Ensure Rest Timer notifications are enabled in your settings for reminders.
Logging Reps in Reserve (RiR)
- The Exertion Rating (RPE) allows you to log how difficult an exercise felt.
- You can find this option at the bottom of the Exercise Details page or in the More menu.
- Select a rating from Easy to Hard to help Fitbod adjust future recommendations.
⚠️ Important Note: Reps in Reserve is only available for rep-based exercises and is not applicable to timed exercises. Since timed exercises are typically performed as AMRAP (As Many Reps As Possible) within a set duration, RiR is assumed rather than logged.
Adding Exercise Notes
- Select the More button and tap Notes.
- Enter any personal notes about the exercise (e.g., form cues, modifications).
- Tap Save to store it for future reference.