Head of Data Science at Fitbod
Does the order of your exercises really matter? Traditional workout programming is known to follow rigid structures, but Fitbod’s data-driven algo takes a more innovative approach. After analyzing 1.5 million exercise sets, here’s what we found.
Traditional Training: Does Exercise Order Impact Gains?
Just like with conventional exercise programming, Fitbod structures your workouts to prioritize major lifts first, for example squats and deadlifts, and isolation exercises later. The Fitbod algo then adjusts to your needs so that fatigue doesn’t impact your performance.
How Does Fitbod’s Algo Set You Up For Success?
Rather than download static workout templates, Fitbod’s algo personalizes every session based on your past performance and adjusts accordingly. Here’s how we do it:
- Fresh Muscle Targeting – Fitbod prioritizes muscle groups that aren’t fatigued but are ready to push.
- Strategic Exercise Placement – Fitbod places compound movements first in your workout and isolation exercises later for efficiency.
- Adaptive Progression – Fitbod will automatically increase sets, reps, and weights based on your workout history.
Customizing Your Own Workouts? If So, Exercise Order Matters More
If you’re modifying workouts manually, the key difference here is to prioritize what’s most important to you and do those exercises first.
- Want six-pack abs? Do abs first.
- Want strong biceps? Do biceps first. And so on..
What’s The Takeaway?
Traditional programming follows static rules, while Fitbod’s algo adapts to your personal performance to ensure optimal performance and results. So, if you’re training for strength, muscle tone, hypertrophy or general fitness, our app helps you get the most out of every training session, without overcomplicating your routine or overthinking your next move.
Let Fitbod’s algo handle the programming so that you can focus on lifting!
