Table of Contents
Introduction to Circuits & Supersets
Enabling and Disabling Circuits/Supersets
Add an Exercise to a Circuit/Superset
Log a Circuit/Superset to a Logged Workout
Normalize Weight in a Circuit/Superset
Remove an Exercise from a Circuit/Superset
Introduction to Circuits & Supersets
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.
Important Note
For new users, Circuits and Supersets are not enabled by default. If you would like to include them in your workouts, simply toggle them ON or OFF in your Gym Profile Settings
Related Resources: How Fitbod Normalizes Superstes and Circuit Weight
***Images from left to right, iOS and Android. Superset viewed from the Workout tab
Superset viewed from the exercise detail page iOS (exercise 1/2)
Superset viewed from the exercise detail page iOS (exercise 2/2)
How to Enable or Disable Circuits/Supersets
Open the Fitbod app
- Select Your Gym Profile (top left corner)
- Scroll to Workout Settings
- Select Circuits & Supersets
- Toggle them ON or OFF
- Save
How to Create a Circuit/Superset on iOS and Android
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:
- Start on the Workout screen
- Select "..." at the top right
- Tap Build Superset
- Select the exercises to be in your circuit or superset
- 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 on iOS and Android
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 on iOS and Android
To add one or more exercises to a circuit or superset:
- Select the "..." icon (next to the circuit heading)
- Add Exercise to Circuit
- Select the exercise(s) you wish to add
- 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 Log a Circuit/Superset to a Logged Workout on iOS and Android
To log a circuit or a superset to a previously logged workout:
- Select the Log tab
- Select the past workout you would like to a circuit or superset to
- Select the "+" on the right side of the screen
- Select the exercises you would like to add
- Select Group as...
- Select Circuit/Superset
How to Duplicate a Circuit/Superset on iOS and Android
To duplicate a circuit/superset in your workout (have two of the same circuit or superset in a workout):
- Select the "..." icon (next to the circuit heading)
- Duplicate Circuit
After duplicating a circuit, you can edit each circuit individually.
How to Normalize Weight in a Circuit/Superset
iOS
To normalize weights in a circuit/superset in your workout:
- Select the "..." icon (next to the circuit heading)
- 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.
Android
We're sorry, but the Normalize Weight in a Circuit/Superset is not available on Android just yet! our team is hard at work to bring the best features to match the iOS app experience. To see other features that are on our roadmap for Android, please visit our Plans for Android page.
If you need any additional assistance, please reach out to our Support Team at support@fitbod.me, we're happy to help!
How to Unbundle a Circuit/Superset
iOS
To unbundle a superset/circuit in your workout:
- Select the "..." icon (next to the circuit heading)
- Unbundle Superset/Circuit
Unbundling a circuit/superset will not delete the exercises from your workout.
Android
We're sorry, but the Unbundle a Circuit/Superset is not available on Android just yet! Our team is hard at work to bring the best features to match the iOS app experience. To see other features that are on our roadmap for Android, please visit our Plans for Android page.
If you need any additional assistance, please reach out to our Support Team at support@fitbod.me, we're happy to help!
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
After unbundling a circuit/superset, you can swipe left on the exercise(s) to delete them from your workout.
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