Creating Custom Exercises
You can create your own exercises in Coach Catalyst so they appear in your workout builder and can be reused in future programs.
There are two ways to add new exercises individually, plus an option to bulk import exercises using a CSV file.
Option 1 - Create an Exercise from the Workout Library
Use this option if you want to add exercises to your database ahead of time.
Steps
Go to Programs in the left sidebar.
Click Workouts.
Click Create New.
Select Exercise.
Enter the following:
Exercise Name
Exercise Description
Video Link (YouTube or public video link)
Click Create.
Your exercise is now saved in your exercise database and can be used in any workout.
Option 2 - Create an Exercise While Building a Workout
Use this option when you're creating a workout and need a new exercise on the spot.
Steps
In a workout block, start typing the exercise name.
If the exercise does not appear in the list:
Click Add New or press Enter.
Enter:
Sets and reps for that workout
Exercise description (optional)
Video link (optional)
Save the workout.
The exercise name, description, and video link will be saved to your exercise database for future use.
Note: Sets and reps are specific to that workout only.
Important Note
Exercises created inside a client's Journey will not be saved to the exercise database.
To save exercises for reuse, create them inside Programs.
Bulk Import Custom Exercises (CSV Upload)
If you have many exercises to add, you can bulk import them using a CSV file.
Your CSV should contain three columns:
Exercise Name | Link | Description |
Push Up | Standard push up focusing on chest and triceps | |
Goblet Squat | Hold a dumbbell or kettlebell at chest height |
Here is a CSV Template
CSV Requirements
Column 1: Exercise Name
Column 2: Exercise Description
Column 3: YouTube or video link
Videos must be public (not private).
Upload the CSV file and the exercises will automatically be added to your exercise database.
