What You'll Learn
How to find your scheduled workouts on the Home screen
How to preview a workout and start it
How to navigate through exercises, log your sets, and use the rest timer
How to access exercise videos, coach instructions, and your exercise history
What to do when you cannot perform an exercise or equipment is busy
How the feedback, photo, and recap screens work after you finish
How to download workouts for offline use, restart past workouts, and start on-demand sessions
Overview
Workouts are the core of your training on Gymkee. Your coach builds personalized programs with workouts tailored to your goals. Each workout contains exercises organized into sets, with target weights, reps, durations, and rest times.
When a workout is scheduled for a given day, it appears on your Home screen. You tap it to preview the exercises, then start it. Gymkee guides you through each exercise one by one: you see a video demo, log your values (weight, reps, time), and a rest timer counts down between sets. After your last exercise, you provide feedback (satisfaction, intensity, fatigue), optionally take a progress photo, and see a celebratory recap with your stats.
Everything you log is sent to your coach so they can track your progress and adjust future programs.
Who It's For
Athletes and clients who use Gymkee on their phone to follow their coach's training programs.
What Problem It Solves
Training alone can feel confusing without clear guidance on what to do, how much weight to lift, or how long to rest. Workouts on Gymkee give you a step-by-step, exercise-by-exercise flow with video demos, coach instructions, automatic rest timers, and progress tracking. You always know exactly what comes next, your coach sees everything you log, and your data builds over time so you can track your improvement.
Finding Your Workouts
Open Gymkee and go to the Home tab. Scroll to the Fitness section.
Your workouts for the selected day appear as horizontal cards you can swipe through. Each card shows:
The workout name
The program it belongs to
A preview image based on the exercises
A status tag
Workout Statuses
Status | What It Means |
Today | Scheduled for today, ready to start |
Scheduled | Scheduled for a future date (with the date shown) |
Done | You already completed this workout |
To catch up | You missed this workout on its scheduled day, but you can still do it |
If no workouts are scheduled for the selected day, you will see a rest message encouraging you to recover.
Browsing Past Workouts
To see your full workout history, go to the Fitness tab at the bottom of Gymkee. You will see filter tags at the top:
Done shows all completed workouts
Missed shows workouts you did not complete
Scheduled shows upcoming workouts
Tap any workout card to open its preview screen.
Starting a Workout
Tap a workout card on your Home screen (or from the Fitness tab)
The workout preview screen opens, showing:
A horizontal scroll of exercise thumbnail images at the top
Your coach's comment (if any) with formatted text
The full list of exercises with their sets, reps, weights, and rest times
Tap Start this workout at the bottom of the screen
If the workout status is "Done," the start button will not appear. Instead, you can view the recap or restart the workout from the menu (three-dot icon in the top-right corner).
Resuming a Workout
If you started a workout and left Gymkee (or it crashed), Gymkee will ask you if you want to resume your progress when you come back. Tap Let's go to pick up where you left off, or No to discard it.
During Your Workout
Once you start, Gymkee takes you into a full-screen workout flow. You move through exercises one at a time.
The Exercise Flow
For each exercise, you go through these steps:
Exercise preview. You see the exercise name, a description, the list of sets with target values, and a start button. If there is a rest period between exercises, a countdown timer starts automatically.
Set training. A full-screen view shows the exercise video on top, your target values for the current set (weight, reps, time, distance), and input fields to log what you actually did. Tap Set completed when you finish the set.
Rest timer. After each set, a countdown timer appears. When it reaches zero, you hear a sound notification (unless you muted it) and you automatically move to the next set.
Next exercise. After all sets of the current exercise, you move to the next exercise's preview.
Set Types
Your coach can create different types of exercises:
Type | How It Works |
Standard set | One exercise at a time. Log weight and reps (or time) per set. |
Superset | Two exercises performed back to back with no rest between them. |
Triset | Three exercises performed back to back. |
Circuit | Four or more exercises performed in sequence. |
AMRAP | As Many Reps As Possible. A timer counts down and you do as many rounds as you can. |
EMOM | Every Minute On the Minute. A new round starts each minute. |
Tabata | High-intensity intervals. Alternating work and rest periods within a set time. |
The Workout Menu
Tap the menu icon (top-left corner during a workout) to open the workout menu. From there you can:
See what time you started the workout, and how long you have been training
Add or edit your workout notes
Mute/unmute the rest timer sound
Restart the guided tour if you want to see the walkthrough again
Go back to Home without ending the workout (your progress is preserved)
Stop the workout to cancel it entirely (your progress will be lost)
Scroll through all exercises and tap any to jump to it
The Exercise List
The workout menu also shows your full exercise list with all sets, allowing you to scroll through everything and tap any exercise to jump directly to it.
Logging Your Sets
During each set, you see input fields that match the type of exercise. The fields shown depend on what your coach prescribed.
Common Fields
Field | What to Enter |
Weight | The weight you actually lifted (kg or lbs) |
Reps | The number of repetitions you completed |
Time | How long you held or performed the exercise |
Distance | How far you ran, rowed, or cycled |
Your coach sets target values for each field. You see those targets as guides, and you enter what you actually achieved.
After Each Set
Once you tap Set completed, a quick feedback popup asks about the set. You can:
Rate the weight achieved (how it felt)
Leave a comment for your coach about that specific set
This per-set feedback is optional but valuable. Your coach sees it and can adjust future sessions based on how things felt for you.
Exercise Information
During a workout, you have access to several information buttons on the right side of the screen:
Info button (i). Opens the exercise description written by your coach.
History button. Shows your past performance on this exercise, so you can see what weight and reps you did last time. You can browse through previous sessions.
Stats button. Opens a chart view of your exercise history over time.
Coach avatar. If your coach left a comment on this specific set or exercise, their profile picture appears. Tap it to read the comment.
Exercise Video Demo
The top portion of the screen shows a looping video demonstrating the exercise. If no video is available, a preview image is shown instead.
You can download all exercise videos before starting a workout for offline use (more on this below).
Handling Issues During a Workout
If something goes wrong during an exercise, tap the exclamation icon on the right side of the screen. A menu appears with options:
Equipment Is Busy
Select The exercise is busy if someone else is using the equipment. Gymkee opens a drag-and-drop screen where you can reorder your remaining exercises. Move the unavailable exercise further down in the list so you can do other exercises first and come back to it later.
Cannot Perform the Exercise
Select I cannot perform the exercise to browse alternative exercises from Gymkee's library. Pick a replacement and continue your workout. If the exercise is part of a superset or circuit, you can choose which specific exercise in the group to replace.
Alternatives Button
If your coach has set up alternative exercises for a given exercise, you will see a switch icon with a notification badge on the right side of the screen. Tap it to see the list of pre-selected alternatives and swap the current exercise.
Report a Bug
If something is not working correctly, select I encountered a bug to open a support chat.
Completing Your Workout
After your final exercise and set, Gymkee takes you to the end-of-workout flow. This happens in three steps:
Step 1: Feedback
The feedback screen shows all your exercises with the values you logged, so you can review and edit them.
Below the exercises, you see feedback questions your coach configured. Common ones include:
Feedback | What It Asks |
Satisfaction | How satisfied are you with this workout? (score out of 10) |
Intensity | How intense was the workout? (score out of 10) |
Post-workout fatigue | How tired do you feel? (score out of 10) |
Workout notes | A free-text field for any comments |
Fill in your feedback and tap Validate my workout.
Step 2: Photo Prompt
Gymkee offers you the chance to take a progress photo. You can:
Take a new photo with your camera
Choose a photo from your gallery
Skip this step
Progress photos help you and your coach track your physical transformation over time.
Step 3: Recap Screen
The recap screen celebrates your achievement with confetti and shows your workout stats:
Duration (how long the workout took)
Hero stat (total volume in kg, total reps, or total duration, depending on the workout type)
Total reps completed
Exercises and sets completed
Calories burned (estimated via MET calculations or your wearable)
Top muscles worked
Average heart rate (if connected to a wearable)
Fun comparison (e.g., "That's equivalent to carrying 12 bags of cement")
Previous workout comparison (how you improved compared to last time)
Coach attribution (your coach's name and program)
You can tap Share to generate a branded 1080x1920 image card with your stats and share it to social media. Gymkee will remind you to tag your coach.
You can revisit any past recap from the workout detail screen by tapping the three-dot menu and selecting View summary.
Workout Types
Scheduled Workouts
These are the workouts your coach assigns through a training program. They appear on your Home screen on their scheduled date. This is the most common workout type.
Missed (Catch-Up) Workouts
If you did not complete a workout on its scheduled day, it appears with a To catch up tag. You can still start and complete it.
Restarted Workouts
From the detail screen of a completed workout, tap the three-dot menu and select Restart the workout. This creates a new session with the same exercises so you can do the workout again. Your previous results are preserved.
Your coach can disable the restart option if they prefer.
On-Demand Workouts
Your coach may publish video courses and workout content in the On demand section. Go to the Fitness tab and select the On demand tab to browse available courses. Tap a workout to preview it, then tap Start this workout to begin.
Offline Workouts
Before starting a workout, tap the three-dot menu on the workout preview screen and select Download the workout. This saves the workout data and all exercise videos to your phone. Once downloaded, you can do the workout without an internet connection.
You will see a counter showing how many exercise videos have been downloaded (e.g., "3/8 exercises downloaded"). Once all are done, the menu shows Workout available offline.
When you complete an offline workout, it is saved locally and sent to your coach as soon as you reconnect to the internet.
Tips
Watch the video demos before your first set. They show proper form and technique, which helps prevent injuries.
Use the rest timer. Consistent rest periods improve your results. If you need more time, wait for the timer to end and take a few extra seconds. If you are ready early, tap to skip.
Leave comments on tough sets. Your coach reads these and will adjust your program if something is too heavy, too easy, or caused discomfort.
Take the progress photo. It takes 5 seconds and you will thank yourself later when you see how far you have come.
Share your recap. Posting your stats reinforces your commitment and lets your coach know you are engaged.
Download workouts if you train somewhere with poor signal. Gym basements and garage gyms often have weak connectivity. Download before you go.
Check your exercise history during workouts. The history button shows what you did last time, helping you decide whether to increase weight or reps.
Common Mistakes
Not tapping "Set completed" after each set. If you forget to tap the button, Gymkee does not know you finished. Get into the habit of tapping it right after your last rep.
Skipping the feedback screen. The satisfaction, intensity, and fatigue scores give your coach valuable data. Filling them in takes 10 seconds and helps your coach program better sessions for you.
Stopping the workout instead of going back to Home. If you need to pause and come back later, use Go back to Home from the workout menu. This preserves your progress. Stop the workout deletes everything.
Forgetting to send an offline workout. If you did a workout offline, open Gymkee when you are back online. You will see a banner saying the workout needs to be sent. Tap it or tap Send this workout to deliver it to your coach.
Not checking alternatives when an exercise is busy. Instead of waiting around, use the issue button to reorder your exercises or swap for an alternative.
Troubleshooting
Problem: My workout does not appear on the Home screen
Why it happens: You may be looking at the wrong date. The Home screen shows workouts for the currently selected day.
How to fix it: Tap the calendar at the top of the Home screen and navigate to today (or the date your workout is scheduled for). If no workouts appear, check the Fitness tab to see all your programs and their scheduled workouts. If nothing is there, contact your coach to confirm the program schedule.
Problem: I accidentally stopped my workout and lost my progress
Why it happens: The Stop the workout option in the workout menu deletes your session data. This cannot be undone.
How to fix it: Start the workout again from the Home screen or workout detail screen. Unfortunately, the data from your previous attempt is gone. In the future, use Go back to Home instead of stopping if you need to take a break.
Problem: The rest timer sound is not playing
Why it happens: You may have muted the timer from the workout menu, or your phone's volume is turned down or set to silent mode.
How to fix it: Open the workout menu and check the mute/unmute option. Also make sure your phone's media volume is turned up and not in Do Not Disturb mode.
Problem: My workout says "needs to be sent" after completion
Why it happens: You completed the workout while offline (or had a network interruption). The data was saved locally but has not been sent to the server yet.
How to fix it: Connect to the internet and open Gymkee. You will see a banner at the top of the workout detail screen. Tap it or tap Send this workout to deliver your results to your coach.
Problem: I cannot restart a completed workout
Why it happens: Your coach has disabled the restart option for this workout in their settings.
How to fix it: Contact your coach and ask them to allow workout restarts. This is a setting they control from their dashboard.
Problem: Exercise videos are not loading during my workout
Why it happens: You may have a slow or unstable internet connection.
How to fix it: Before your next workout, download it for offline use from the workout preview screen (three-dot menu, then Download the workout). This pre-loads all exercise videos and data so you do not depend on a live connection.
FAQ
Q: Can I start a workout that is scheduled for a future date? A: No. Workouts only become available on their scheduled date. Once the date arrives, they appear on your Home screen and you can start them.
Q: What happens if I close Gymkee mid-workout? A: Your progress is saved locally. When you reopen Gymkee, it will ask if you want to resume your workout. Tap Let's go to continue from where you left off.
Q: Can I change the weight or reps targets during a workout? A: You cannot change the targets your coach set, but you enter whatever values you actually achieved. Your coach sees both the prescribed targets and your actual results.
Q: How are calories calculated during a workout? A: Gymkee uses a layered system. If you have a connected wearable (Apple Watch, Fitbit, etc.), it uses health data from the device. Otherwise, it uses heart rate data if available, then MET-based estimation using your body weight and exercise intensity. Your coach can also set a manual calorie estimate as a fallback.
Q: Can I reorder exercises during a workout? A: Yes. If an exercise station is busy, tap the exclamation icon and select The exercise is busy. This opens a screen where you can drag and drop exercises to reorder them.
Q: Do I need to fill in every feedback question after the workout? A: It is not mandatory, but your coach uses that data to adjust your programs. Even a quick satisfaction score helps.
Q: Can I see my past workout recaps? A: Yes. Go to the workout detail screen of a completed workout, tap the three-dot menu, and select View summary to see the full recap.
Q: What is the guided tour? A: The first time you start a workout, Gymkee walks you through the interface with a step-by-step tour highlighting each button and feature. If you want to see it again, open the workout menu and tap Restart the guided tour.
Q: Can my coach see my workout notes and comments? A: Yes. Your coach sees everything you log: set values, per-set comments, feedback scores, and workout notes. This is how they monitor your progress and make adjustments.
Q: What data does my coach receive after I complete a workout? A: Your coach receives all set values (weight, reps, time, distance), your feedback scores (satisfaction, intensity, fatigue), your workout notes, calories burned, workout duration, and any per-set comments you left.
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