The PT Distinction App has thousands of pre-built exercises that you can use in any of your programs that you want to build for your clients. But what do you do when you need to add your own custom exercise?
In this week's Feature Spotlight, we look at how you can easily add your own custom exercises in the PT Distinction App using the custom exercise feature.
Step 1: Go to Your Library
From the top menu, click on Library
Then select Exercises
Head over to My Exercises to see any you’ve already created
Step 2: Add a New Exercise
Click the green Add button
Give your exercise a name
Choose a category (or create a new one using Add New Section)
Uploading Videos and Images
You can add exercise demos in several ways:
Upload a video from your computer (max file size: 1 GB)
Import a video from YouTube or Vimeo (max duration: 30 minutes)
Add up to 4 photos that will appear when clients print workouts
Add a Description and Metrics
Once you’ve uploaded your video and optional photos, you can:
Add a description for your exercise using the notes section.
Set up the results and charting metrics your clients will track.
To do this:
Click the Add button under metrics.
Type in a metric name (e.g. Weight).
Choose the unit of measurement (e.g. kg).
If your desired unit doesn’t exist, create a custom one by typing it in and clicking Add.
Repeat the process to add multiple metrics, like Reps, Time, or Distance.
Once complete, hit Save — your custom exercise is now created and added to your library.
Using Custom Exercises with Clients
Where You Can Add Them
You can use custom exercises in:
Individual client programs
Group programs
Templates
To add a custom exercise:
Go to your program builder.
Click Browse Exercises.
On the left-hand side, find the Custom category.
Select the relevant subcategory and choose the exercise you created.
Alternatively, use the search box to type the name of your custom exercise and add it directly.
Add On-the-Fly
If you’re building a workout and type in an exercise that doesn’t exist, PT Distinction gives you the option to create it instantly:
Click the Add Custom Exercise button.
The exercise editor will open so you can:
Add a video
Upload photos
Write a description
Choose charting metrics
Save it — and it will be immediately available for use.
You can either:
Continue building the rest of your workout and finish editing later from your library
Or fill in the full details on the spot
Share with Your Team
Once your custom exercise is saved:
Click the three dots next to it in the exercise library
Select Edit or Share
Share with other team members or trainers as needed
The Custom Exercise feature makes it easy to deliver a personalised training experience, maintain your coaching style, and ensure your exercise library fits your exact needs.
