We made it to 2025—cheers to a fresh start! Kick off the new year with the Workout Trainer app update and keep your fitness motivation high all year long. This version offers an unparalleled fitness experience with AI Weekly Plans and 1:1 Trainer Chat in 10 +languages.
Pro+ members can build their personalized AI plans—complete with expert coaching and progressive training—in these languages: French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian 🌐
As part of the Workout Trainer PRO+ experience, you can access a hyper-personalized plan with recommend workouts based on the style of training you prefer including:
You might be familiar with the famous Peter Drucker quote: “You can’t improve what you don’t measure.” This principle is especially relevant in the world of health and fitness. Those who monitor their heart rate during workouts gain valuable insights into their performance and progress. As heart rate-enabled smartwatches become increasingly popular and accessible, we’re excited to share the top choices that seamlessly integrate with the Workout Trainer AI app . These tools are perfect for helping you stay on track and elevate your training to the next level!
Whichever your HR monitoring device you choose to connect with Workout Trainer, our player will display the heart rate like the screenshot below. Tap the gear icon if you want to adjust your paired bluetooth monitor settings (a good option to have checked if you’re at a gym and don’t want to pick up your neighbor’s HR device readings). As you play your workout, you’ll see your real time HR data for free. On top of that, there are many more advanced heart rate and performance stats offered with Workout Trainer Pro+ membership.
Connecting the Workout Trainer app with your Apple Watch
In order to get Workout Trainer AI working with your paired Apple Watch, you will need to install ‘WorkoutTrainer’ from the Watch app, have it enabled:
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If you’re a Android device owner, we recommend getting one of the latest Samsung watches or an Android Wear watch. Of the Samsung Galaxy watches, we really like the Samsung Galaxy Watch8,Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Watch7. These come in two sizes (40mm and 44mm) and offer bright Super AMOLED displays that are great for the outdoors.
Connecting the Workout Trainer app with your Samsung Galaxy Watch
In order to get Workout Trainer AI working with your paired Samsung Galaxy Watch, you will need to install ‘Workout Trainer’ from the Wear / Wearable app and have it enabled:
Workout Trainer for your Android Wear Watch
Note: there are other watches offered on the Android Wear OS platform, which we support too. The Google Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Watch 3 being the most popular in a 41 mm case size. It works great with the Google Pixel phone. In this scenario, install ‘WorkoutTrainer’ app from Google’s Watch app on your device or your watch.
On your Google Pixel Watch, press the crown.
Tap Play Store .
Tap Search search for Workout Trainer AI.
Select our app and tap Install.
Workout Trainer with HR Chest Strap Monitors
Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor is the gold standard for heart rate chest strap sensors using bluetooth lower energy (BLE). It easily connects with the Workout Trainer app, just make sure it is publicly broadcasting data and that you’ve enabled Workout Trainer AI to receive HR data from devices.
Workout Trainer HR data with your Garmin Watch
Whether you are and iOS or Android phone owner, the Workout Trainer AI app on your connected smart phone will read in the very accurate HR data from the Garmin Fēnix 8, Garmin Venu 3 or Garmin Forerunner line of watches. These are amazing multisport watches–Just remember that you will not get the companion Workout Trainer app experience in this case.
Make sure to download the Garmin Connect app. Ensure the device is connected/reading data. From the Settings section, go to Watch Sensors > Wrist Heart Rate is enabled with Broadcast Heart Rate turned on. Next, check your Garmin watch and tap the PLAYicon to enable.
Please note: We support the latest iOS and Android smartwatches including the Apple Watch, any Android Wear smartwatch, and Samsung Gear smartwatches. We also support many Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Heart Rate Monitors that publicly broadcast their data. However, some devices do not publicly broadcast their data such as Fitbit, which is why these devices are NOT supported at the moment.
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Connect the heart rate device that works for you and start enjoying the latest Workout Trainer AI app’s HR-enabled features for major performance gains!
Unlock your full potential by tracking heart rate-based performance with the Workout Trainer AI app. With a Pro+ membership, you’ll gain access to advanced features that provide valuable insights into your training trends, all powered by data from your heart rate-compatible device—whether it’s a popular smartwatch or a chest strap sensor. Let’s dive into the benefits of combining these cutting-edge tools and learn how they can elevate your fitness journey to new heights.
For free and premium members alike using a connected smartwatch or HR chest strap monitor: You’ll be able to track real-time heart rate (HR) readings as you power through your workouts. After completing a few sessions, you’ll start to see weekly and monthly stats, giving you the ability to dive deeper into your performance data and uncover valuable insights to optimize your training progress.
Compare & Analyze Sessions
At any point, Pro+ members can drill down on their workout history with a variety of comparisons to meet their specific needs. Below are some use cases.
USE CASE: Your goal is to get out of your ‘comfort zone’ and increase your effort and overall heart rate for your go-to workout. See how you track overall and drill down by exercise.
USE CASE: You are building up your max strength for a specific weightlifting exercise such as Barbell Deadlifts and want to see how how your max weights change over time:
USE CASE: You repeat a cardio endurance fitness test where you want to stay in Zone 3 for more of your workout. You can compare your Max and Average BPM at a glance by comparing past workouts:
Training Focus Stats With your Workout Trainer Pro+ membership, you’ll get an in-depth breakdown of two key training systems: Strength Training and Aerobic Training. Strength Training, which focuses on weight lifting, is essential for building muscle and increasing bone density—both of which become even more critical as you age. Aerobic Training, involving activities like running, is designed to improve cardiovascular health and boost calorie burn. By incorporating both systems into your routine, you can achieve a well-rounded approach to fitness that enhances overall health and longevity.
Strength Training
Strength training encompasses three distinct approaches: Max Strength, Hypertrophy, and Muscular Endurance, each serving unique fitness goals.
Max Strength focuses on lifting heavy weights for short durations to maximize lifting capacity. Ideal for those aiming to enhance their maximum lifting ability.
Hypertrophy involves moderate weights and durations to increase muscle size, achieving the classic ‘bodybuilder’ physique.
Muscular Endurance targets lifting lighter weights for extended periods, perfect for boosting stamina and calorie burn.
Each method offers specific advantages, from Max Strength’s role in muscle building and bone strengthening to Muscular Endurance’s benefits for heart health and endurance. Tailoring your regimen to incorporate these techniques can lead to more comprehensive fitness improvements.
Aerobic Training
Aerobic training is categorized into Low Aerobic, High Aerobic, and Anaerobic. We’ve also added a ‘Warmup’ type to help further monitor your activity levels. While warming up is crucial for preparing the body for more intense activity, shifting from ‘Warmup’ to the primary aerobic types intensifies calorie burn and encourages more fitness gains.
Low Aerobic: Engage in prolonged, low-intensity exercise for cardiovascular health and calorie burning.
High Aerobic: Perform moderate-intensity workouts for balanced endurance and heart benefits.
Anaerobic: Embrace short, high-intensity sessions to enhance speed and strength.
Each category targets specific fitness objectives, from endurance in Low Aerobic to power in Anaerobic.
Tips for Seeing the Best Stats
To see the best stats on this page, make sure you do the following when completing each workout in Workout Trainer:
Log your RPE after each workout. This will help you see how hard you worked during each workout.
Enter any weights / resistance used for each exercise during the workout or afterwards via the ‘Log Details’ button. This will allow us to calculate a more accurate load score.
The same applies if you are logging individual exercises.
These advanced HR-based performance features are part of the Workout Trainer Pro+ membership package, which also provides access to premium content, AI Weekly Plans, and more. For a limited time, new Workout Trainer AI members can unlock a free trial and explore the Pro+ membership features at no cost. Enjoy our Pro+ benefits today and make maximum gains towards your most audacious fitness goals.
Team Skimble here! We’re excited to introduce a major upgrade to your favorite Workout Trainer app, which leverages the best in artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies! 🦾💪🏽
Have you been dreaming of having a personal trainer guide you towards your fitness goals? Our innovative AI-powered tools provide a level of customization akin to working with a real-life personal trainer. The new features, AI Weekly Plans and 1:1 AI Trainer Chat, are designed to deliver a tailored coaching experience. No matter your focus—be it strength, cardio, or flexibility—our AI coaching meets your needs with structure and progression. Try out these new features with the latest update of the Workout Trainer AI app for Android and iOS device owners and experience the difference!
AI Weekly Plans Premium members can now enjoy AI Weekly Plans, where your AI personal trainer crafts structured training for you based on your goals, preferences, and progress, week-by-week. Here’s how to get started:
From the Home tab, tap on your workout week calendar to open your ‘This Week’s Plan’ page.
Tap ‘Build my plan‘ to complete the new fitness assessment.
Your AI trainer will then generate a hyper-personalized training plan tailored to your needs.
If you want to make adjustments, simply long-press on a workout to move or delete it. You can also tap the ‘…’ icon to log or plan a fitness activity, ensuring your plan evolves as you do. If you want to pause your AI Weekly Plan, tap on the ‘…’ icon to deselect the ‘Enable Weekly Plans’ option.
1:1 AI Trainer Chat Interact directly with your AI Trainer anytime by tapping the purple AI trainer icon located on the bottom right of the Home tab. This smart chatbox feature allows you to ask any health or fitness-related questions, including requests for integrated workout suggestions that launch in-app! This feature is currently available when the app is set to the English language.
Comprehensive Fitness Recommendations Workout Trainer AI supports a wide range of activities, from timed and rep-based workouts to streaming videos featuring celebrity YouTube fitness stars, weightlifting routines, and over 70 sports activities. Our AI Trainer tools are continually evolving to build support for Workout Trainer’s 10+ languages.
These advanced AI features are part of the Workout Trainer Pro+ membership package, which provides access to exclusive content, detailed performance analysis, and more. If you’re new to Workout Trainer AI, boost your fitness journey with a free trial and explore the Pro+ membership features at no cost.
Let’s take your fitness to the next level with the latest app update of Skimble’s Workout Trainer AI app! We’re here to support your journey to better health and wellness.
🌍🎉 Big News from Skimble’s Workout Trainer app 🏋️♂️🤸♀️ We’ve gone GLOBAL 🌐 Now available in 10+ languages! We’re talking French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian right now. 👉 Play through 1000+ workouts and exercises, plus 100+ comprehensive programs…now translated in YOUR language! 📲 If your device language is already set and we support it, you’ll see the magic happen instantly. Or, switch between languages in-app, anytime. 🙌 A HUGE shoutout to our amazing community. Special thanks for reviewing and adding top celebrity YouTube workouts in their local languages – these international coaches and members are the real MVPs. Danke! Obrigado! Спасибо! ありがとう！
💪 So let’s go! Update your go-to Workout Trainer app to access your localized experience now:
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🌟 Like what you see? Then get the latest free Workout Trainer app update by Skimble and dive into exercises, workouts, and programs in your language!
If you have any feedback, translation suggestions, and/or new language requests, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at support@skimble.com.
Meet Heidi, she’s a vibrant community member and dynamic certified personal trainer and yogi. While most know her on Skimble‘s Workout Trainer app as Desert Fox, Heidi’s energy is infection wherever we find her training around the world. She focuses not only on the physical aspect of training but also on mental well-being. You can see her consistently creating, completing and sharing her workouts with a die-hard group of community members who often top our monthly leaderboards. We got a chance to chat with Heidi and learn about her background. Let’s jump right in.
Tell us a bit about yourself – where are you from?
Heidi: I was born and raised in Europe, but spent much of my childhood living in Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, and Greece. Then I moved back to Europe, left for the United States, and later settled in the United Arab Emirates. I still commute between the US and Middle East, and have traveled 126 countries ’til today.
What inspired you to become a trainer?
Heidi: After attaining several debilitating injuries, I was written off by the allopathic medical community as *permanently partially disabled,* which led me into intense studies and certifications in homeo-naturopathic alternative healing modalities and I never looked back. My journey to self healing encouraged me to help others. Fitness has always been an integral part of my life, be it Equestrian Volting, Martial Arts (Muay Thai), Freediving, Skiing, Skydiving… anything to get my adrenaline going.
Can you talk about your path to becoming a yogi?
Heidi:About 30 years ago I began visiting family in Tamil Nadu, India and discovered yoga for the first time. It was not until decades later that I fully immersed myself with Mysore-style Ashtanga. I usually spend one month out of the year in one of India’s Yoga Hubs (Rishikesh/Iyengar/Hatha/Kundalini/Ashtanga), Goa (Hatha/Yin), Dharmshala (Tantra/Multi), Mysore (Ashtanga), or Kerala (Hatha/Mohenjo Daro-Shakti/Ayurveda), as well as the Maldives (Yin). As a NASM trainer and a teacher in the aforementioned types of yoga & integrated modalities, I noticed the importance of form and posture, be it static or in movement, and decided to further my studies in Postural Corrective Therapies.
The Yin and Yang concept is definitely reflected in my training methods.
We heard you’re quite the mountain athlete, too! Tell us about some of your outdoorsy adventures.
Heidi: Some of my mountaineering expeditions took me around the globe, from the unforgettable Himalaya ranges of Tibet, Nepal and Northern India, China’s Mt Huashan range, to South America’s Andes, American Rockies and European Alps. My last notable summit was Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro. A few months later I re-injured my already battered right leg on a night training climb for Mont Blanc Summit in the Italian Alps. Maybe I was just lucky but MMA (power/speed) & Yoga training (flexibility & balance) definitely helped me to avoid a free fall down the abyss.
What are some important guidelines you stick to in your training?
Heidi: I always get in about 10 minutes of dynamic stretching prior to working out, followed by static stretching post-workout. Those are a must in my book! Stretching during longer rests while strength training benefits muscle growth and efficiency and shortens recovery. I also personally aim for at least 3 hours of yoga per week in addition to my weight/cardio training. For this very reason I rarely experience DOMS, despite a very intense training schedule.
Wow! Where do you find the time and space to do all of this?
Heidi: For one, I’m off of social media. I am lucky enough not to need it to promote myself. Skimble is the only social media I therefore use as it is linked to productivity. These days I choose not to watch a favorite sitcom or movie, this is leisure time I do not have. I prefer being an eternal student. My Skimble Team “Wolverine”, however, was inspired by the Marvel character, as I believe everyone can find a “Super Hero” within themselves. In my free time I continue to study Holistic Health, Nutrition, and Detox methods. My social schedule is sparse, my nickname amongst friends is “Big Foot” as they rarely get to see me. I prefer solitude and nature after decades of living in the Emirates world of glitz and glam.
What’s your favorite Workout Trainer feature?
Heidi: I appreciate Skimble’s Workout Trainer app as a valuable training tool wherever I’m at. I really love this app. I’m not just saying it, I actually use it about 5 – 6 days a week. I found Workout Trainer to be an invaluable training tool for everyone; beginner or serious athlete, client or coach, as it assists the user to stay goal-oriented and organized while having access to the newest training modalities and exercise variations. Being able to create your own workouts and add your own pictures and video are other great features. Let’s not forget about the social aspect. You can learn tremendously from and get motivated by others on here, just by following the right people. I also love the integrated heart rate feature. After many years of logging over 22k workouts on this app, I have yet to find a better one.
Do you have any recommended training gear?
Heidi: My Go-To-Tools are Bands (TRX) and a lightweight yoga mat when traveling or when I find myself without gym access. They fit in every suitcase!
Got a secret health tip?
Heidi: What is worse than bad posture? The answer is: training with bad posture. If in doubt, choose good form and posture.
Moreover, I regularly detox and maintain optimal immunity by observing my ph levels. I also stay clear from pharmaceuticals. Mother Nature provides all I need. The result? I rarely get sick and have more vitality than when I was in my 30s.
One more thing: do you have any role models?
Heidi:Since you asked, some of my personal heroes are Nikolai Tesla, Dr. Judy Mikovits, Dr. Robert Young, Dr. Sucharit Bhakdi, Sasha Latipova, to name a few of my favorite experts in the field of medical science and research.
There you have it! Heidi is your go-to guide and all-around inspiring super human! Follow her to see what she’s doing and dishing out to stay motivated on this journey towards a healthier, fitter you.
Download the free Workout Trainer app for Android & iOS to tap into our follow-along coaching and fitness community today!
This workout is perfect for beginners and accessible to all since you won’t be needing any equipment. The key is to tackle each exercise in a slow and controlled manner, ensuring proper form throughout. The first part of this workout consists of a warm-up to wake up your abs and glutes, and the second part will have you working on activating those same muscles to tone them in all the right places. Crush your fitness goals with Skimble’s beginner to intense exercise and training videos. Download the free Workout Trainer app on your Android & Apple devices and play a follow-along workout today! If you’re new to Skimble’s Workout Trainer app, our ‘Workout of the Week’ challenges are a fun and fresh way to stay fit. Remember, if you want to be the first to know about new content drops, be sure to have your Workout Trainer notifications turned ON in the app. Follow certified personal trainers and other members of the community to stay motivated.
Calling all sports enthusiasts and adventure seekers! Keep track of all your athletic pursuits and general sports shenanigans in one fitness app. Workout Trainer just got a serious upgrade, which will make tracking your sports activities feel like a breeze.
With the latest free Workout Trainer app update, not only can you play thousands of follow-along workouts but you can now conveniently track over 70 different sports activities all in one place. Whether you enjoy hiking, cycling, soccer, basketball, pickleball, paddleboarding, paragliding, power cheer, golf, or any other sport, we’ve got you covered! Let’s jump into the details of this exciting new feature.
Launch the latest Workout Trainer app update. Head to your Home / Dashboard and tap on the green ‘Track Activity’ button under your workout calendar.
Now, we know you like to be meticulous about your sports adventures, and we respect that. How long did you rock that activity? How far did you go? And let’s not forget STYLE. For each active pursuit, you can log how long you’ve spent exercising as well as other relevant details like distance traveled and the type / style of the activity (e.g. Trail Running, Ashtanga Yoga, Sport Climbing, Karate Martial Arts, Backcountry Skiing, etc.). You can jot down the calories burned and even add a note about your ‘sufferfest’ sesh. We want to hear all about it! It’s all part of your fitness journey, after all. Here’s an example of what you can track for skiing:
You can also search for activities and as you track certain activities often, they will appear higher in the list of options for super quick access. If you’ve fallen behind, rest assured you can simply tap on your workout calendar > select the + ‘Log an Activity’ on a previous day and keep your training streak going.
Feeling social? Your friends will get updates about your adventures just like they do when you complete a workout in-app. So remember when friends cheered you on when you completed a challenging workout? Don’t forget to return the favor! Be generous with those ‘likes’ when you see your buddies conquering mountains, taming waves, or hitting birdies. We’re all in this together!
Grab that free app update of Workout Trainer and start tracking your all your sports activities in one spot. We’ll be there, cheering you on every step of the way.
Don’t forget to thank Skimble Coach Matt Vinzant for this awesome workout by giving it a like 👍Crush your fitness goals with Skimble’s beginner to intense exercise and training videos. Download the free Workout Trainer app on your Android & Apple devices and play a follow-along workout today! If you’re new to Skimble’s Workout Trainer app, our ‘Workout of the Week’ challenges are a fun and fresh way to stay fit. Remember, if you want to be the first to know about new content drops, be sure to have your Workout Trainer notifications turned ON in the app. Follow certified personal trainers and other members of the community to stay motivated.
This is a sub-hour LIIT workout; short for Low Impact Interval Training. This type of workout is just what you need to start or end your week with. You will be feeling it from head to toe and will soon be craving more of this effective low-impact style of training. Crush your fitness goals with Skimble’s beginner to intense exercise and training videos. Download the free Workout Trainer app on your Android & Apple devices and play a follow-along workout today! If you’re new to Skimble’s Workout Trainer app, our ‘Workout of the Week’ challenges are a fun and fresh way to stay fit. Remember, if you want to be the first to know about new content drops, be sure to have your Workout Trainer notifications turned ON in the app. Follow certified personal trainers and other members of the community to stay motivated.
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