Gym Builder -- Setting Up Your Gym
What Is the Gym Builder?
The Gym Builder lets you tell Motra exactly what equipment is available at your gym. When Motra knows your equipment, it can generate workouts that only use machines and weights you actually have access to. It also means features like Auto-Progression will suggest weight increases that match the increments available at your gym -- so you will never be told to jump to a plate size that does not exist on your rack.
You can create multiple gyms (for example, "Home Gym" and "Commercial Gym") and switch between them whenever you generate a workout.
How to Access the Gym Builder
You can reach the Gym Builder from two places:
From the Account tab
Tap the Account tab (bottom navigation).
Tap Gyms in your account list.
From Settings
Tap the Account tab, then tap the gear icon (top-right) to open Settings.
Scroll to the Personalize section.
Tap Gyms.
Both paths take you to the same Gyms screen.
Creating a New Gym
On the Gyms screen, tap the + button in the top-right corner.
You will land on the New Gym screen.
Under Gym Name, enter a name for your gym (the default is "My Gym"). You might use something descriptive like "Condo," "Home," or "Downtown Gym."
Selecting Equipment
Below the gym name you will see a full list of available equipment, organized into categories (for example, Dumbbells, Barbells, Cable Machines, and more). Each piece of equipment shows an image, its name, and -- if applicable -- the available weight variants.
To select or deselect a piece of equipment, tap anywhere on its row. A filled checkmark circle means the equipment is selected.
To select or deselect all equipment in a category, tap the Select All or Deselect All button next to the category header.
Configuring Weight Variants
Some equipment has multiple weight variants (for example, a set of dumbbells might range from 5 lb to 100 lb in various increments). To customize which weights are available at your gym:
Find the equipment row and tap Edit next to the listed weights.
A weight selection sheet will appear showing every available weight increment.
Tap each weight to select or deselect it. A filled checkmark means that weight is available at your gym.
Use Select All or Deselect All in the top-right to quickly toggle all weights.
Tap Save when you are finished.
You must keep at least one weight selected for any piece of equipment. If you try to save with zero weights selected, the app will prompt you to select at least one option.
Saving Your Gym
Once you have configured your equipment and weights, tap Done in the top-right corner. Your gym will be created and you will return to the Gyms list.
Editing an Existing Gym
Go to the Gyms screen (via Account > Gyms or Settings > Personalize > Gyms).
Tap the name of the gym you want to edit.
You will see the Edit Gym screen with your current equipment selections pre-loaded.
Add or remove equipment, adjust weight variants, or rename the gym.
Tap Done to save your changes.
Deleting a Gym
On the Gyms screen, tap Edit in the top-right corner.
Swipe left on the gym you want to remove, or tap the delete control.
Confirm by tapping Delete in the alert that appears.
This action cannot be undone.
Using Your Gym When Generating Workouts
When you generate a workout with Motra AI, you will see a Gym picker at the top of the generation options. This picker includes:
Large Gym -- a built-in default that assumes access to a fully equipped commercial gym.
Bodyweight Gym -- a built-in default for bodyweight-only workouts.
Your custom gyms -- any gym you have created in the Gym Builder.
Select the gym that matches where you will be working out. Motra AI will tailor the generated workout to use only the equipment and weight increments you have configured for that gym.
You can also create a new gym directly from the workout generation screen by tapping the + option in the gym picker.
How Gym Settings Affect Auto-Progression
When Auto-Progression is enabled, Motra automatically suggests weight increases as you get stronger. If you have a gym configured in the Gym Builder, Auto-Progression will only recommend jumps that align with the weight increments you have marked as available. This prevents suggestions like "increase to 27.5 lb" when your gym only has 25 lb and 30 lb dumbbells.
To get the most accurate progression suggestions:
Set up your gym with the exact weight variants you have access to.
Select that gym when generating or performing workouts.
Tips
Create separate gyms for each location you train at (home, office, commercial gym) so you can quickly switch between them.
Keep weight variants up to date. If your gym adds new dumbbells or plates, edit your gym to include those increments.
If the Gyms screen shows "No Gyms yet," tapping the + button is the fastest way to get started.
Still Need Help?
If you have questions about setting up your gym or something is not working as expected, reach out to us directly in the app. Go to Account > Settings > Help > Chat With Us and we will be happy to assist.