Workout Routines

Workout Routines let you build a library of multi-exercise routines based on your own training plan, and, unlike a standalone strength entry, they count toward your calorie burn for the day.

What you can do with Workout Routines

• Explore pre-made routines
• Name and add descriptions or notes to a custom routine
• Add multiple exercises to one routine
• Log the weight, reps, and duration for each exercise set
• Save a routine for future logging
• Share a routine with friends
• Have the calorie burn from a logged routine added to your diary

How to access Workout Routines

iOS and Android

1. Open the MyFitnessPal app.
2. Tap the More menu or your Profile Icon in the upper right corner, then tap Workout Routines.
3. Browse the Explore tab for pre-built routines, or tap My Routines to build and view your own personally created routines.
4. If you're not sure where to start, check out the Explore section for a list of pre-built routines. Select one to preview it, then tap Log Workout to add it to your diary.

How to build your own routine

iOS 

1. From the Workout Routines page, tap My Routines, then tap Build Routine.
2. Add a routine name and, if you'd like, a description or notes.
3. Tap Add Exercise to search for an exercise, select it, and tap Add. Repeat to add as many exercises as your routine needs.
4. For each exercise, enter your weight, reps, or duration. Tap Add Set to add another set under that exercise.
5. Tap the (•••) button next to the exercise name, to Duplicate Exercise, Reorder Exercise, Modify Stats, or Remove the Exercise.
6. To remove a set, swipe from right to left across it and tap Delete.
7. Once you've finished building your routine, tap Save.

Android

1. From the Workout Routines page, tap My Routines, then tap Build Routine.
2. Add a routine name and, if you'd like, a description or notes.
3. Tap Add Exercise to search for an exercise, select it, and tap Add. Repeat to add as many exercises as your routine needs.
4. For each exercise, enter your weight, reps, or duration. Tap Add Set to add another set under that exercise.
5. Tap the (•••) button next to the exercise name to Duplicate Exercise, Modify Stats, or Remove the Exercise.
6. To remove a set, swipe from right to left across it and tap Delete.
7. Once you've finished building your routine, tap the Check mark in the upper right corner to save.

Saved routines always appear at the top of your Workout Routines page.

Sharing a routine with a friend

1. Tap on the three dots (•••) to the right of the Routine name.
2. Tap Share.
3. You may need to update the privacy settings for your routine before sharing. 

The Share option will generate a link you can share via a tweet, email, text, or most messaging apps. The person on the other side can open the link on their Android or iOS device with MyFitnessPal installed, and make changes before or after saving the Routine. Changes they make will not affect the Routine you shared under your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do strength exercises logged as a Workout Routine count toward my calorie burn?

Yes. That's the main difference between a Workout Routine and a standalone strength entry, which doesn't calculate calories. 

Can I edit a saved routine later?

Yes. Saved routines can be updated at any time from the Workout Routines page.

Are Workout Routines available on the website?

No. Workout routines are not available on the website or on the iPad app. Workout routines are only available on the iOS and Android app.

What if I want to give feedback on this feature?

You can submit a request to our support team, and they'll pass it along.

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