Create your first exercise

Before creating routines you need exercises in your library. You can use TrainerStudio's predefined exercises or create your own with your video, instructions, and classification.

Video tutorial

Create an exercise step by step

1. Go to Library > Exercises in the side menu.
2. Click the Create button.
3. Fill in the exercise fields and click Save.

Exercise fields

Summary tab

• Name (required): choose a clear, recognizable name (e.g., "Bulgarian Split Squat", "Barbell Bench Press").
• Video link: paste a YouTube or Vimeo link. A thumbnail will be generated automatically from the video. Your client will see it while training.
• Default instructions: text with execution cues. Be brief and specific so your client knows exactly what to do.
• Tags: add tags to organize and search exercises quickly (e.g., "legs", "glutes", "strength").

Details tab

Optionally you can classify your exercise in more detail:

• Primary and secondary muscles: select the muscles the exercise targets.
• Movement pattern: push, pull, squat, hip hinge, lunge, etc.
• Strength type: push, pull, isometric, or mixed.
• Mechanics: compound or isolation.
• Laterality: bilateral, unilateral, or alternating.
• Equipment: bodyweight, barbell, dumbbell, kettlebell, machine, resistance band, etc.

Predefined library

TrainerStudio includes a library of predefined exercises with video and description. You can use them directly or create your own so your clients see you — offering a more personal and professional image.

Recommendations

• Use consistent names: decide on a format and stick to it (e.g., always "Bench Press" rather than mixing with other names).
• Add a video whenever you can: your clients will train better if they can see how the exercise is performed. If you record your own videos, it creates a closer connection.
• Classify your exercises: although the fields on the Details tab are optional, classifying your exercises will help you find them faster and filter by muscle group or equipment.
• Don't worry about creating all exercises right now: you can keep adding them as you need them for your routines.