How to Discover New Exercises with ChatGPT
Discover new exercises with ChatGPT and ToolRouter. Browse and search the full exercise database.
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ChatGPT presents exercise search results as structured catalogues with clear form descriptions and usage context. It is well suited to producing exercise libraries, instructional guides, and training variation lists that coaches and fitness writers can work from immediately.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
Name
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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: "Browse shoulder exercises using workout-planner"
- ChatGPT returns a categorised shoulder exercise list
- Request: "Organise these by pressing, raising, and rotational movements"
- Follow up: "Write brief form descriptions for each in plain English"
Example Prompt
Try this with ChatGPT using the Workout Planner tool
Browse exercises for the glutes using workout-planner. Organise them by equipment type (bodyweight, dumbbell, barbell, machine), and write a one-sentence form focus for each.
Tips
- Ask ChatGPT to organise exercises by difficulty for beginner-to-advanced progressions
- Request alternatives for any exercise you want to replace due to equipment or injury constraints
- Ask for a "what to feel" cue for each exercise to help identify correct muscle activation