{"id":10481,"date":"2024-12-06T11:44:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T10:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/?post_type=features&#038;p=10481"},"modified":"2025-11-13T11:40:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T10:40:09","slug":"gym-routines","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/gym-routines\/","title":{"rendered":"Create Folders and Gym Routines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>What are Gym Routines?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A gym routine on Hevy is a workout you create once and use as many times as you want. Any routine you create is stored in your profile. You can store them together or organize them in folders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How to Create a Gym Routine With Hevy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to the <strong>Workout<\/strong> tab and tap the grey <strong>New Routine<\/strong> button. If you have two or more folders, you will be prompted to select one where the routine will be saved. If not, the app will take you to the routine building section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-create-routine-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-create-routine-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-create-routine-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-create-routine-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-create-routine-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There, you will be able to name your routine (e.g., Push), add exercises, and adjust all the training details:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/how-to-write-sets-and-reps\/\">Add sets<\/a><\/li><li>Mark sets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/workout-set-types\/\">by type<\/a><\/li><li>Select load and rep (or rep range) targets<\/li><li>Select a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/workout-rest-timer\/\">rest period between sets<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-exercise-options-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-exercise-options-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-exercise-options-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-exercise-options-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-exercise-options-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/exercise-programming-options\/\">Exercise Programming Options<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap the three dots next to any exercise to reveal additional options, including to add the activity to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/what-are-supersets\/\">superset<\/a>. You can pair two movements or add multiple for a circuit-type session:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-superset-options-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-superset-options-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-superset-options-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-superset-options-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-superset-options-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also be able to write <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/exercise-notes\/\">a custom note to any exercises<\/a> in the routine, such as a reminder while working out or a clarification about the setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-exercise-notes-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-exercise-notes-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-exercise-notes-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-exercise-notes-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-exercise-notes-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The note can also include a clickable link for when you&#8217;re reviewing the routine or logging a live workout\u2013\u2013for example, it could be a link to an instructional YouTube video that helps you train with proper form. You\u2019re the only person who can see and click the link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-7388-7389-7390-1-1024x660.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-7388-7389-7390-1-1024x660.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-7388-7389-7390-1-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-7388-7389-7390-1-768x495.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-7388-7389-7390-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once finished with the details, save the routine to your library. Need some inspiration? Learn how to generate workout plans with ChatGPT and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/hevy-gpt\">import them to your Hevy profile<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Creating Routines From Previous Workouts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is to create a routine from a workout you\u2019ve completed. To do so, navigate to <strong>Profile<\/strong>, scroll down to your recently completed workouts, and tap the three dots on the one you want to save as routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-4741-4742-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-4741-4742-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-4741-4742-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-4741-4742-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-4741-4742.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Edit any of the training details and select <strong>Save<\/strong> to store the session as a reusable workout template in your library, which is found in the <strong>Workout<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-4748-4749-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-4748-4749-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-4748-4749-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-4748-4749-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-4748-4749.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>How to Create and Use Routine Folders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of folders is to make it easier to organize your workouts and more easily find the correct ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a new folder, go to the <strong>Workout<\/strong> tab, and tap the small folder icon on the right below <strong>+ Start Empty Workout<\/strong> button. Give the folder a name, and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-folder-creation-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-folder-creation-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-folder-creation-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-folder-creation-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hevy-folder-creation-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once created, you can add unlimited new routines to the folder by tapping the <strong>+ Add new routine<\/strong> text, clicking the three dots and selecting <strong>+ Add New Routine <\/strong>on a folder, or tapping the <strong>New Routine<\/strong> button and selecting the folder where you want to save it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/add-routine-to-folder-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/add-routine-to-folder-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/add-routine-to-folder-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/add-routine-to-folder-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/add-routine-to-folder-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tapping the three dots next to a folder reveals additional options: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/share-folders-routines\/\">share the folder on other platforms<\/a>, reorder the folders through drag and drop, rename the folder, add a new routine, or delete the folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also freely move routines between folders. Tap and hold on a routine and drag it to the folder you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-4572-4573-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-4572-4573-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-4572-4573-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-4572-4573-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-4572-4573.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>How to Use Routines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to the <strong>Workout<\/strong> tab inside Hevy and scroll down to find the routine you want to use in the appropriate folder. Tap <strong>Start Routine<\/strong> to begin the session with the stopwatch tracking the duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can log training data, mark sets as completed, and change any variables: add, remove, swap, or reorder exercises, add or remove sets, mark sets by type, adjust the rest timer, change the exercise notes, and create supersets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hevy-routine-use-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hevy-routine-use-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hevy-routine-use-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hevy-routine-use-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hevy-routine-use-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once finished, Hevy will ask if you want to update the original routine with any changes you\u2019ve made. You can keep the original routine or update it with the most recent changes to be more relevant for future workouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you can tap the three dots next to an individual routine for additional options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/share-folders-routines\/\">Share routine<\/a> with others outside Hevy<\/li><li>Duplicate routine (ideal if you want to use a routine as a foundation to streamline workout plan building)<\/li><li>Edit routine<\/li><li>Delete routine<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, tap and hold on a routine to activate drag-and-drop, which allows you to rearrange the workouts inside a folder or move routines between folders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-4574-4575-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-4574-4575-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-4574-4575-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-4574-4575-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Img-4574-4575.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Create Folders and Gym Routines - Hevy App<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn what gym routines are, how to create them, and how to use Hevy\u2019s workout folders to store and organize your pre-made routines.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/gym-routines\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Create Folders and Gym Routines - Hevy App\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn what gym routines are, how to create them, and how to use Hevy\u2019s workout folders to store and organize your pre-made routines.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/features\/gym-routines\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Hevy - #1 Workout Tracker &amp; 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