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How to Create Circuits & Drop Set Workouts

Plus, examples and when to use each.

Written by Jordan Blake

TL;DR

  • Use circuits to group multiple exercise templates together that should be performed in a sequence

  • Use circuits to create Tabata workouts with built in rest time in between exercises

  • Create drop set workouts using the exercise template and adding reps

Circuits

Use circuits to group multiple exercise (E) templates together to create a series of exercises that should be performed together with little or no rest in between.

For example:

  • “Chest Superset — 3 Rounds”

  • “Abs Circuit with 5 Exercises”

  • “HIIT Training — 4 Rounds”

How to Create a Circuit

  1. Click on Circuit when creating a new workout.

  2. Add the exercises that you would like in the circuit.

  3. Select the number of sets and rounds.

    In the Creator app, set the number of rounds under Circuit Duration, and how long members rest between rounds under Rest Between Rounds.


    ​Note: Add specifics in the description so users can see at a glance exactly how many rounds and reps of each exercise to perform

  4. Add Circuit title and description

Tabata and Time-Based Circuits

Please see this article for the most effective way to create tabata and time-based circuits.

Drop Set

Use the exercise template to create a drop set of workouts with rounds or to failure.

For example:

  • Dumbbell Drop Set

    • 75 pounds (8 to 10 reps or to failure)

    • 60 pounds (to failure)

    • 45 pounds (to failure)

    • 35 pounds (to failure)

How to Create a Drop Set

  1. When creating a new workout, add an exercise from the library or upload a new exercise.

  2. Add the exercise description and enter the rest period between sets.

    In the Creator app, type the exact number of seconds you want (0 to 300).

    Note: You can choose a set type for each set: Fixed, Range, Minimum, or To Failure. You can mix them within one exercise, for example two Fixed sets followed by a To Failure set, which is ideal for drop sets.

  3. Click “Add Set.”

  4. Add your next set and choose its target. Use Range for something like 8-10 reps, or To Failure to push to the limit.


    ​Note: Add specifics in the description so users can see at a glance all of the exercises they’ll be completing.

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