Circuits & Supersets

Table of Contents

Introduction

iOS

Create a Circuit/Superset

Move a Circuit/Superset

Add an Exercise to a Circuit/Superset

Normalize Weight in a Circuit/Superset

Unbundle a Circuit/Superset

Delete a Circuit/Superset

Android

Create a Circuit/Superset

Move a Circuit/Superset

Add an Exercise to a Circuit/Superset

Remove an Exercise from a Circuit/Superset

Delete a Circuit/Superset

Introduction

With supersets and circuits, save time and take the intensity of your workouts to the next level!

A superset is performing two exercises (commonly strength training exercises that target the same muscle group in variation or two different muscle groups) in a row without any rest in between them.

A circuit is three or more exercises (strength training or cardio-based) completed in multiple rounds. Circuit training is a muscle and cardio endurance type workout with minimal rest in between exercises. 

In addition to Fitbod's superset and circuit feature, you have the option to normalize the weight being used within your supersets and circuits. This allows you to perform your superset and circuit exercises with one barbell or one set of dumbbells (depending on the exercises) while maintaining your program progression. For more information about how Fitbod normalizes superset and circuit weight, please click here. 

Lastly, learn about the benefits of supersets and circuits, check out our Blog post: Slay your workout while getting maximum results.

iOS

Superset viewed from the Workout tab

Superset viewed from the exercise detail page (exercise 1/2)

Superset viewed from the exercise detail page (exercise 2/2)

How to Create a Circuit/Superset

While on the Workout screen, you can build a superset or a circuit with the exercises you currently have in your workout. Here are the steps to do this:

1. Start on the Workout screen
2. Select "..." at the top right
3. Tap Build Superset 
4. Select the exercises to be in your circuit or superset
5. Click Save at the top right

Note: There is no limit on the number of exercises you can have in a circuit/superset.

How to Move a Circuit/Superset

To move a superset or a circuit as a whole, you will need to short hold on the circuit or superset title to drag and drop the circuit or superset in any position within the workout.

How to Add an Exercise to a Circuit/Superset

To add one or more exercises to a circuit or superset:

1. Select "..." icon (next to circuit heading)
2. Add Exercise to Circuit
3. Select the exercise(s) you wish to add
4. Add # Exercise(s)

You can also short hold on any exercise in your current workout list and drag and drop the exercise in any position within the circuit.

How to Duplicate a Circuit/Superset

To duplicate a circuit/superset in your workout (have two of the same circuit or superset in a workout):

1. Select "..." icon (next to circuit heading)
2. Duplicate Circuit

 After duplicating a circuit, you can edit each circuit individually.

How to Normalize Weight in a Circuit/Superset

To normalize weights in a circuit/superset in your workout:

1. Select "..." icon (next to circuit heading)
2. Normalize Weights of Circuit

If you receive the "Can't find weight match" pop-up, this means the difference in weight between exercises is too large for a proper set/rep scheme to be produced. For additional information about how Fitbod normalizes weight in a superset/circuit, please click here.

How to Unbundle a Circuit/Superset

To unbundle a superset/circuit in your workout:

1. Select "..." icon (next to circuit heading)
2. Unbundle Superset/Circuit

Unbundling a circuit/superset will not delete the exercises from your workout.

How to Delete a Circuit/Superset

After unbundling a circuit/superset, you can swipe left on the exercise(s) to delete them from your workout.

Android

Superset viewed from the Workout tab

How to Create a Circuit/Superset

While on the Workout screen, you can build a superset or circuit with the exercises you currently have in your workout. To do this:

1. Click on the Workout tab
2. Select "..." at the top right
3. Build a Superset or a Circuit
4. Tap the exercises you want in your superset/circuit
5. Click Save at the top right

Note: There is no limit on the number of exercises you can have in a circuit/superset.

How to Move a Circuit/Superset

To move a superset/circuit as a whole, hold down on the superset/circuit title then drag and drop to any position within the workout.

How to Add an Exercise to a Circuit/Superset

To add an existing exercise to a superset/circuit, drag the exercise that is outside of the superset/circuit (currently within your workout) then drop it into the preferred superset/circuit. 

How to Remove an exercise from a Circuit/Superset

To remove an exercise from a superset/circuit, drag the exercise inside of the superset/circuit and then drag it into another superset/circuit or outside of one completely.

How to Delete a Circuit/Superset

Hold down on the superset/circuit and then drag it to the trash can icon at the bottom left.