May 2, 2018 by Skimble

Share HD Videos with 1:1 Online Personal Training in Workout Trainer

It’s time to get up close and personal! Workout Trainer members who have signed up for 1:1 Online Personal Training with a Skimble trainer now have the ability to send and receive HD video content as part of their training. Remote coaching has never been easier! With the increased ability to personalize your training sessions with video messages, online Trainers and Clients are working closer together than ever before.

Video sharing enhances your training relationship drastically when working with an online fitness coach; it can help you understand certain movements better to improve your form, share specific training tips, and relate to your trainer/client even more by seeing them ‘in action’. So let’s take a look at how it works!

HD Video Content

This new feature allows you to select the camera on your phone or tablet to record a video there and then. Alternatively, you can select any pre-recorded videos you have saved in the media library on your device. Your videos will be hosted in high-resolution and can be uploaded in both landscape and portrait mode, just make sure they do not exceed 15 minutes in length!

You also have the option to add a YouTube or Vimeo link and the video thumbnail will appear in the 1:1 Messaging Stream for each other to see.

Sharing Videos in the 1:1 Messaging Stream

Once you’re set up for 1:1 Training you’ll be able to share video content through the 1:1 Messaging Stream. Simply tap the ‘+’ icon to the left of the text field and select ‘Photo/Video’ from the menu options. From there you’ll have the above-mentioned options to share videos between clients and trainers.

We recommend that trainers and clients alike share an introductory ‘hello’ video with each other to kick off their coaching relationship.

HD video sharing is included in paid 1:1 Online Personal Training and for any PRO+ members who are working together with a trainer for free. Remember, this handy feature is available in the latest Workout Trainer app on your Android and iOS devices so make sure you get the update 🙂

If you are not already working with an Online Personal Trainer, browse our Available Trainers and find your perfect match. Let’s go!

March 7, 2018 by Skimble

Heart Rate Data in Workout Trainer: Compare & Analyze your Performance

Get the most out of each workout by incorporating heart rate data into your training. Workout Trainer PRO+ members now have even more heart rate insights to help them optimize their athletic performance.

Compare & Analyze Heart Rate

This new feature helps members and trainers alike review their performance, and their clients’ performance, against past workouts. This will help measure progress over time, all the way down to the exercise level.

More specifically, you can select two different workouts you’ve completed and compare key metrics such as your overall BPM and HR zones, as well as exercise-specific BPM and HR zones. Get in the fat-burning zone when embarking on a new weight loss journey, or train to lower your resting heart rate during rest periods to progress in your athletic endeavors. Whatever your personal goal may be, monitoring your heart rate whilst exercising will help you see and feel the results faster.

Insight at this level can help inform you that you may want to tweak your workout to bump up the intensity as you make progress, perhaps adjusting weights or reps, and maybe swapping in a more challenging (or easier) version of an exercise.

We establish your HR Zones based on your Max Heart Rate, which is calculated based on your weight and heart rate over the course of each workout. The weight we use is the one you have added to Workout Trainer or shared through a health aggregator app like Apple Health, Google Fit, and Samsung Health.

Warm Up = 0-59% of HR Max

Fat Burn = 60-69% of HR Max

Vigorous = 70-79% of HR Max

VO2 Max is 80-100% of HR Max

You may want to target certain zones as you repeat workouts to hit your performance targets.

All-Time Heart Rate Stats

On top of being able to see how you are doing against past workouts, Workout Trainer now offers overall All-Time HR stats for you! With the latest app update, you can see your own All-Time HR stats on your home dashboard and on your Profile. You can also see these stats on the Profile pages of your Skimble friends and public members.

As a PRO+ member, you will see your Heart Zones snapshot on your Home dashboard and profile. Once you tap through on these stats, you’ll see HR Summary graphs and HR Zone graphs for This Week, Last Week, This Month, and Last Month, as well as All-Time HR Stats. We also provide you with your Maximum Heart Rate for Week, Month, and All-Time.

Want to dig a little deeper? When you tap through on the Heart Rate Zone graphs, you will see a detailed chart view broken down by HR Zones.

For those who are working with a 1:1 trainer, your trainer will also be able to review your detailed all-time Heart Rate stats.

Get the most out of each workout session and optimize your overall training with heart rate feedback and performance analysis. Download the latest Workout Trainer app on your Android and iOS devices and make 2018 the year you train to be the best version of YOU!

December 30, 2017 by Skimble

Heat Up Your Training with Heart Rate Feedback in Workout Trainer

Looking for ways to optimize your athletic performance this year? Now you can connect your Smartwatch and Bluetooth LE Heart Rate Monitor to get even better results with Workout Trainer. By incorporating heart rate data during your workouts, Workout Trainer analyzes your performance afterwards so you can effectively reach your new year’s resolutions.

You might be wondering, why does this matter? For one, you can train in specific heart rate zones like fat-burning. You can also train to lower your resting heart rate during Rest periods in your workouts; a key success factor for peak athletic performance.

Sounds great! Now, how does it work? Let’s take a look.

Getting Set Up

Download the latest Workout Trainer app update on your Android and iOS devices. Make sure you have Workout Trainer on your smartwatch and/or your bluetooth heart rate monitor sharing heart rate data to apps. On Android, remember that you’ll need to download the Workout Trainer companion app onto your smartwatch and make sure the two are synced before you start working out. If you’re using a bluetooth heart rate monitor on either platform, check that the device is sharing its heart rate data via bluetooth.

For smartwatch users, make sure you accept the permission to share heart rate date when you load a workout.

You can see if your heart rate devices are connected and working together on the overlay before you hit the PLAY button!

Heart Rate Feedback

Once you’re set up you’ll be able to enjoy advanced heart rate feedback for all workouts completed while paired with your smartwatch or bluetooth heart rate monitor. Instantly track your heart rate during your workouts and get a summary of your performance with key metrics that’ll help you achieve better results.

Optimize Your Training

Workout Trainer PRO+ members will have access to the advanced Compare and Analyze tool to help members and trainers review their performance, and their clients’ performance, against past workouts. This will help measure progress over time, all the way down to the exercise level! More details on this soon 🙂

Get the most out of each workout session and optimize your training routine with heart rate feedback and performance analysis. Download the Workout Trainer app on your Android and iOS devices and make this year the year you work towards being the best version of YOU!

November 12, 2017 by Skimble

5 Ways to Get The Most Customized Experience in Workout Trainer

Workout Trainer is far from your one-size-fits-all fitness app! With tons of customization options and targeted training recommendations, you’ll get the best suggestions thrown your way to help smash your fitness goals over and over again.

Reduce time searching and planning your fitness journey and spend more time getting to the end result. Follow these simple steps to get the most out of each training session.

Complete Fitness Assessment

Start by completing the in-app Fitness Assessment to give us an idea of how active you currently are, what fitness goal you want to start with, and the types of training you’re interested in. You can complete the Fitness Assessment during sign-up or update at any time from the left side menu, in the Settings tab.

Input Latest Weight Reading

Update your gender, age, and weight in the Calories Burned section of the Settings tab. These measurements will help you get the most accurate statistics and tracking data as you progress through your fitness journey.

Check Assessment Results

Once you’ve provided us with all this info, you’ll receive targeted recommendations that will help optimize your training experience in Workout Trainer. At any point in time, you can head over to the Settings Tab in the left side menu and select Assessment Results to scope out recommended workouts and training programs. You can also find trainers who specialize in your interests and goals. Follow your favorite trainers to get motivated or even hire an online personal trainer to help you stay on track.

Use Quick Start Option

You can get specific training recommendations based on even more factors such as time constraints, preferred difficulty level, and available equipment by using our Quick Start filtering option. As you complete more workouts, including those you discover through Quick Start, you’ll see more recommendations.

Your Go-To HOME Tab

You can also get lots of new custom recommendations via the Home tab. This is your go-to dashboard for recommendations, favorite workouts, currently enrolled programs and 1:1 Online Personal Training. As you complete more workouts and regularly update your fitness assessment when your goals and needs change throughout your fitness journey, keep checking your Home tab for even more customized recommendations.

The more information you share with us, the more targeted training recommendations you’ll get. Download the Workout Trainer app on your Android and iOS devices today and start down the road to the best version of YOU!

June 23, 2017 by Skimble

Workout Trainer: New Free WOW’s by Skimble Trainers

Our free Workout of the Week challenges have become a Workout Trainer staple, keeping you all fit with a new weekly workout that can be done anywhere, anytime. We’ve recently passed the baton over to our Skimble Verified Trainers and given them the opportunity to create fresh workouts for you guys every week. This not only brings more variety to the mix for our fit community, but it also gives personal trainers the chance to share their workouts and inspire thousands. It’s a great opportunity for you to sample a trainer’s coaching style before signing up for 1:1 Online Personal Training.

Are you trying to get in shape this summer? Download the free Workout Trainer app on Android and iOS to join our 20 million member community. Turn on notifications to get alerts about weekly workouts & training programs and never miss out on new content.

Follow us on social media and be the first to know about our new WOWs! Try them out for free and share with friends to get that fit train going.

Discover expert coaches in the Trainers tab, follow the ones you like, and get inspired today!

If you’re a fitness professional looking to expand your business online, sign up to become a Verified Trainer and show us what you’ve got. We scout out Trainers every week for their latest and greatest workouts, so don’t miss the chance to have yours featured next.

June 7, 2017 by Skimble

Workout Trainer: How to Create Programs on the Web

Creating training programs help trainers and fitness enthusiasts alike to organize their training schedule to fit in with their daily routine. Being organized is half the battle when embarking on a new fitness journey, so having a good structure in place is important to help you stick to your plan and achieve your goals faster. You can create your own custom training programs in the Workout Trainer app, and now you can also create programs on the web. Just head over to the Skimble website to start creating your first program from the comfort of your computer.

Select the Programs tab from the top header menu, then tap ‘Add New’ to get started. Here you can create custom training programs on our website the same way you would in the Workout Trainer app.

Start by selecting the language you want to use to create your program. We currently support localized versions of the app in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Come up with a creative name for your program, then write a description to summarize its purpose and select the difficulty of the program based on the average intensity of the workouts you’re using. Skip the Publishing and Privacy steps until you’re ready to go-live with your program.

Tap any day on the calendar to add a workout. You can search by name, category, popular workouts, or select one of your own created workouts. Choose the workout you want to include and it will be added to the calendar on the day you selected.

You can then tap on any workout scheduled on the calendar to replace, duplicate, or remove it. You can also add additional weeks to your program by tapping the gray button below the calendar.

When you’ve finished creating your custom training program, head back up to the top of the page to publish it. Select Public or Private from the drop-down menu before you save the program. We recommend creating private programs to send to your 1:1 training clients for their use only. This is a great marketing tool that can help you grow your online coaching business! You can also create public programs as teaser content to showcase on your profile and share with friends.

You can share your public programs on social media, or send private ones to clients directly on the web. Tap the blue Skimble Share button, select one of your clients, and hit send! Creating Programs is a PRO+ feature. Make sure you’ve completed at least one workout in the app first to be able to access program creation on our website. Verified Trainers with a PRO+ membership can create programs on the web right away, just submit your personal trainer certifications to get verified and start using our Trainer Tools to grow your business.

Try it out today! Create your first custom training program on the Skimble website and send it to your clients and friends in the Workout Trainer app on Android and iOS for the best multimedia experience!

May 17, 2017 by Skimble

Workout Trainer: How to Create Workouts on the Web

Our Workout Trainer community spoke, and we’ve listened! Here’s a much sought-after feature that will benefit trainers and fitness enthusiasts alike. The Workout Trainer app gives you the ability to create content anywhere, anytime, but sometimes you just want to get behind your computer and smash out some workouts.

Did you know that you can now create workouts on the web? Head on over to the Skimble website and start creating your first workout from the comfort of your computer. Select the Workouts tab from the top header menu, then tap ‘Add New’ to get started. Here you can create workouts on our website the same way you would in the Workout Trainer app.

Start by selecting the language you want to use to create your workout. We currently support localized versions of the app in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Come up with a creative name for your workout and write a description to summarize its purpose. Next, select the difficulty of the workout based on the average intensity of the exercises you’re using. For now, skip the cover photo and publishing steps until you’re ready to go-live with your workout.

Tap ‘Add a set’, then ‘Add an exercise’ to start creating your workout. Create your workout by adding a Set and fill it with the exercises you want. You can select moves from our extensive database just like you would in the Workout Trainer app. You can search by name, equipment, muscle group, popular exercises, or even incorporate any of the unique exercises you’ve created in the app. Select the exercise you want to include and set the playback options before tapping ‘Save’. Here you can choose the duration of each exercise or the number of reps you want to be performed.

At the top of each exercise set, you can adjust the number of rounds, as well as delete, duplicate, and reorder them. Remember, you can add timed and rep-based exercises with custom playback options to any set. Copy, duplicate, and rearrange as you see fit until you’ve perfected your sweat session!

When you’ve finished creating your workout, head back up to the top of the page to select a cover photo. Simply tap the gray square and you’ll be able to choose an image associated with one of the exercises you’ve included in your workout. When you’re ready, make sure the Published toggle is green and select Public or Private from the drop-down menu below. Create public workouts as teaser content to showcase on your trainer profile or member profile so potentials clients and friends can instantly access them. Create private workouts to send to your 1:1 training clients for their use only, or even for your own personal use. This is a great marketing tool that can help you grow your online coaching business!

You can share your workouts on social media, or even send them to clients directly on the web. Simply tap the blue Skimble Share button, select one of your clients, and hit Send! Make sure you’ve completed at least one workout in the app first to be able to access workout creation on our website. Verified Trainers can create workouts on the web right away, just submit your personal trainer certifications to get verified and start using our Trainer Tools to grow your business.

Try it out today! Create your first workout on the Skimble website and play it in the Workout Trainer app for iOS and Android to get the best multimedia experience.

March 15, 2017 by Skimble

Workout Trainer: Convert Your Free to Paid Clients With One Click

Did you know you can now easily convert Free to Paid clients in Workout Trainer with just one button click? Trainers often put in some Free time to offer potential long-term clients a ‘try before you buy’ experience, but there comes a time when it’s fair to start charging for your professional training services. We’ve now introduced a simple way for Verified Trainers to invite their Free clients to switch to Paid online coaching after working together for a while.If you haven’t done so already, get signed up for Online Personal Training in Workout Trainer to start growing your online business and head on over to the personal trainer dashboard. You can access your dashboard from our website or in-app through the Side Nav, then tap Paid Training Setup. On the dashboard, you’ll see a button saying ‘Free → Paid Request’. Tap this button and it will automatically send an email to your client with a link to pay.The email that gets sent to your free clients will let them know that you’ve really enjoyed working together and appreciate their ongoing support of your training services with a link to pay.Currently, trainers can set up their 1:1 Online Personal Training service if they operate in the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia. These trainers can then accept online clients globally.

Trainers who have paying clients in Workout Trainer are receiving an extra $70-$140USD/month per client. It’s time to start growing your online training business and converting your Free clients into Paying customers with just one button click.

October 12, 2016 by Skimble

Claim your Verified Trainer Badge to Grow your Online Reputation

Since launching our Trainer Tools in Workout Trainer this year, we’ve verified hundreds of fitness professionals and personal trainers with a variety of backgrounds and specialties. In an effort to enable our Trainers to further build their brand and expand their online coaching business, we’ve created a Verified Trainer badge. This badge can be used to link fans and potential clients to your Workout Trainer profile. Simply insert the badge into your email signature, coaching website, fitness blog, or wherever else you see fit.

Follow these simple steps to download the badge and link it to your Trainer profile:

Select the format that best suits your needs
Right-click over an image and choose ‘Save Image As…’ (once you save it, find the file in your “Downloads” or specified folder)
Insert the file you just saved into your email signature, website or preferred blogging platform
Right-click the badge to ‘Insert Link’ and add your Verified Trainer profile link
DONE! Start sending more traffic to your Trainer profile and growing your business

Below you’ll find 2 sets of Verified Trainer badges, the first set is for Verified Trainers and the second set is for Verified Trainers who have set up Online Personal Training. Each set consists of 3 different formats to choose from:

1. Badges for Verified Trainers

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2. Badges for Verified Trainers who offer Online Personal Training

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See the Verified Trainer badge used on Silvie Hibdon’s website – a simple way to link new traffic and connect your online presence to your Workout Trainer profile.

Are you a certified fitness professional? Submit your certs today and get verified as a Skimble Trainer. Join the mobile fitness movement and take your coaching to the next level with Workout Trainer on Android and iOS.

Already a Verified Trainer and interested in Online Personal Training? Get set up now on our website to earn extra income and maximize your time with flexibility.

August 13, 2016 by Skimble

Olympic Gold Series: Full Recap

Get into the Olympic spirit with this mini series of workouts inspired by all of our favorite sports, including weightlifting, swimming, boxing and gymnastics. After this set of workouts you will feel like an athlete going for gold at the Olympic Games! Whether you are working towards flat abs, strong muscles, V-shape back, toned shoulders, or a lean body there is a workout for you. You need a barbell, bench and pull up bar to get through this program. Go for Gold with these five workouts: Ready for Rio, Olympic Weightlifting, Swim Like Phelps, Boxing Gold and Gym-nast Strength.If you’re new to Skimble, our Workout of the Week challenges offer you fresh ways to be fit. Download Workout Trainer on your Android & Apple devices and do your first workout! Remember, if you want to stay up-to-date with our Workout of the Week challenges, be sure to have your Workout Trainer notifications turned ON in the app!

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