Open a routine and tap Start Routine. A 3-2-1-GO countdown plays, then the first exercise begins.
What happens at start
The routine enters playback mode — full-screen, timer-focused
The first exercise card expands, showing the current timer or rep target
Audio cues and haptics fire on transitions (so you can keep your eyes off the phone)
The 3-2-1-GO countdown
This gives you a moment to settle into position before the timer starts. You can't skip it — it's there on purpose, so the first exercise's timer reflects actual work time.
Mid-workout essentials
Play/pause — tap the center button. Pauses pause the timer, not just the visual countdown.
Skip — jumps to the next exercise. Useful when you want to bail on one.
Double-tap to skip — hidden gesture, same as the skip button, just faster.
Tap a timer — expands the exercise card for more detail.
See Playback controls for the full list.
While the app is active
Your phone stays awake during a workout (screen doesn't dim). If you background the app mid-workout, it keeps running — return to see the session continue.
Finishing
When you complete the last exercise, a completion screen appears with your stats. See Finishing a workout.