How do you use the exercise library in Coachably?
TL;DR: Open the Exercises tab to reach the Exercise Library. Search by name, filter by tags, and tap the heart icon to save your favorites.
How do you search for an exercise in the library?
The Exercise Library holds hundreds of exercises. You can find any one in seconds with the search bar or the tag filters.
- Open the Exercises tab — the Exercise Library loads.
- Type a name in the Search exercises… bar.
- Or pick a tag group from the filter bar: Movement Pattern, Muscle Group, Equipment, or Intensity — then select a specific tag.
- Tap any exercise to open its details (description, instructions, photo or video).
- To reset all filters, tap Clear filters.
How do you save an exercise to your favorites?
Keep the exercises you program most often within easy reach.
- Tap the heart icon (♡) on any exercise card — you’ll see Added to favorites.
- To show only favorites, tap Favorites in the filter bar.
- Tap the heart again to remove the exercise (Removed from favorites).
How do you add an exercise from the library to a training?
You don’t need to leave the Workout Builder to browse exercises — it opens the same library you already know.
- In the Workout Builder, tap Add Exercise — the same library opens with the search bar and filters.
- Select an exercise — it’s added to the current set immediately.
- For a full walkthrough of building a training, see How do you build a workout?.
FAQ
Where does the exercise library come from? The library is maintained by Coachably and includes hundreds of commonly used exercises with descriptions and instructions. You can suggest a new one through Help → Request an exercise.
Can I add my own exercise to the library? Not directly — submit a request through Help → Request an exercise and the team will review it.
How do the tags and filters work? Tags are grouped into four categories: Movement Pattern, Muscle Group, Equipment, and Intensity. You can pick one tag per group and combine them with the search bar.
Are my favorite exercises visible to clients? No — favorites are your private shortlist. Clients don’t see them.