How to Build Equipment-Specific Workouts with ChatGPT
Build workouts based on your equipment with ChatGPT and ToolRouter.
Tool
ChatGPT creates formatted, equipment-specific workout sessions that are ready to follow immediately — with warm-ups, main work, cool-down, and adaptations for when equipment is shared or limited. It is particularly effective for producing travel workout guides and home gym programmes.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
Name
ToolRouterIcon
Download
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Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Workout Planner tool:
- Ask: "Find exercises for bodyweight only using workout-planner"
- ChatGPT returns a complete bodyweight exercise list
- Request: "Write a 45-minute full-body bodyweight session I can do in a hotel room"
- Follow up: "Create a 4-week progressive version of this programme"
Example Prompt
Try this with ChatGPT using the Workout Planner tool
Find bodyweight exercises using workout-planner. Write a 4-week progressive full-body programme for someone with no equipment, training three times per week, starting from beginner and building each week.
Tips
- Ask for a hotel-room friendly version with no jumping (noise) and no floor space requirements
- Request progressions so each week feels harder even without adding weight
- Ask ChatGPT to include time-based sets as an alternative to rep counts for HIIT variations