AI Workout Generator | FitConnect Coach Guide

Who This Is For

This feature is for coaches on Pro tier and above who want to quickly create structured workout programs as a starting point. It's especially useful when onboarding new clients or needing inspiration for program design.

What This Feature Does

The AI Workout Generator creates complete, structured training programs based on your specifications. Instead of starting from a blank slate, you get a professionally designed program that you can customise to your client's needs.

Goal-Oriented

Programs designed around specific goals: strength, muscle building, fat loss, endurance

Equipment-Aware

Specify available equipment and the AI adapts exercises accordingly

Time-Conscious

Set session duration and the AI creates workouts that fit the time available

Progressive Structure

Multi-week programs with built-in progression and periodisation

Why This Feature Exists

Program design is one of the most time-consuming parts of coaching. The AI Workout Generator helps by:

Reducing the time from hours to minutes for initial program creation
Providing evidence-based exercise selection and programming
Ensuring no muscle groups are forgotten
Offering fresh ideas and exercise variations
Creating a solid foundation you can refine with your expertise

How It Works

Set the Parameters

You provide key information about the client and program:

Goal: What the client wants to achieve
Experience level: Beginner, intermediate, or advanced
Days per week: How many training days (1-7)
Session duration: How long each workout should take
Available equipment: Full gym, home gym, bodyweight only, etc.
Focus areas: Specific muscle groups to prioritise
Injuries/limitations: Movements to avoid

AI Generation

The AI creates a complete program including:

Exercise selection appropriate for the goal and level
Sets, reps, and rest periods
Proper warm-up and cool-down suggestions
Weekly structure (push/pull, upper/lower, etc.)
Progression guidelines

Review and Customise

You review the generated program and can:

Swap exercises for alternatives
Adjust sets, reps, or rest times
Add or remove exercises
Rearrange the workout structure
Add coaching notes and cues

Assign to Client

Once satisfied, assign the program to your client. They'll receive it in their Plans section with all exercises, sets, and reps ready to follow.

How to Use It

Open Plan Builder

Go to Dashboard → Plans → Create New Plan

Click AI Generate

Click the "AI Generate" button in the plan builder toolbar

Fill in Parameters

Complete the form with goal, experience level, days, equipment, etc.

Generate

Click "Generate Program" and wait a few seconds for the AI to create the plan

Review and Edit

Review the generated exercises, make adjustments as needed

Save and Assign

Save the plan and assign it to your client

Save your favourite generated programs as templates. You can then quickly duplicate and customise them for similar clients.

Input Parameters Explained

Goal

Options include:

Build Muscle: Hypertrophy-focused with moderate rep ranges
Build Strength: Lower rep, higher intensity focus
Lose Fat: Higher volume, circuit-style elements
Improve Endurance: Longer sessions, conditioning focus
General Fitness: Balanced approach to all fitness components

Experience Level

Beginner: Simpler movements, more rest, focus on form
Intermediate: Compound movements, moderate volume
Advanced: Complex movements, higher volume, advanced techniques

Available Equipment

Full Gym: All equipment available
Home Gym: Dumbbells, bench, basic equipment
Bodyweight Only: No equipment needed
Resistance Bands: Band-focused exercises
Custom: Specify exact equipment available

Limitations & Important Notes

AI-generated programs are starting points. Your coaching expertise in assessing form, adjusting for individual differences, and progressing appropriately is essential.

• Exercise demonstrations: Generated programs include exercise names but clients may need coaching on proper form.

• Individual variation: The AI doesn't know your client's specific biomechanics, preferences, or training history. Always personalise.

• Medical conditions: While you can note injuries, the AI is not a substitute for medical advice or physical therapy protocols.

Common Use Cases

New Client Onboarding

Quickly generate a starting program during or right after the consultation, then refine based on initial sessions.

Program Variety

When clients need a fresh program after completing a training block, generate new ideas to prevent staleness.

Equipment Constraints

Client travelling or gym closed? Generate a bodyweight or hotel-gym program to keep them on track.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I regenerate if I don't like the result?

Yes, click "Regenerate" to get a different program with the same parameters, or adjust parameters and generate again.

Does the AI learn from my edits?

Currently, each generation is independent. Your edits don't train the AI, but you can save edited programs as templates for future use.

How many exercises per workout?

This depends on session duration and goal. Typically 5-8 exercises per session, adjusted based on your specifications.

Can I generate programs for group classes?

Yes, you can generate a program and assign it to multiple clients or save it as a group class template.