PTD Flow - Time-Saving Hacks for Programme Writing (Part 2)

Welcome to the fifth in our PTD Flow video series, where we show you how easy it is to do online personal training with PT Distinction .

In part two, we will show you even more things you can do to save time when creating programs using the PT Distinction personal trainer software.

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Time-Saving Tips for Program Writing in PT Distinction (Part 2)

There are so many time-saving features in PT Distinction that we had to make a second post! If you missed it, check out Part 1 of our program writing time-savers before diving into this guide.

In this post, we’ll show you even more ways to save time while building high-quality training programs for your clients.

Want a full breakdown of everything PT Distinction can do for your coaching business? Visit our features page to learn more.

Bulk Edit Sets, Reps, Time, and Tempo in One Click

Instead of editing each exercise manually, you can update an entire section’s variables at once:

1. Go to the three dots next to the section name.
2. Click All Sets/Reps.
3. Enter values for sets, reps, rest, tempo, or anything else.
4. Leave any fields blank if you don’t want them applied.
   

The system will apply your entries across every exercise in that section. From there, you can tweak any individual item if needed.

Build Circuits with Drag and Drop

Creating a circuit is super quick:

• Simply click and drag across the exercises you want to group.
• The circuit is built instantly.
• To unlink the exercises, click at the bottom of the grouped section—done.
  

This makes building supersets, tri-sets, or full circuits fast and frustration-free.

Swap Exercises Without Losing Your Settings

Normally, changing an exercise would mean re-entering your variables. Not here.

With PT Distinction:

1. Click Swap Exercise.
2. Choose a replacement from your library.
3. All the sets, reps, tempo, and rest values stay intact.
   

You can still adjust them if needed, but this saves you from repeating yourself.

Add Custom Exercises with Video and Metrics

If PT Distinction doesn’t already have the exercise you want:

1. Start typing the name—if it’s not found, you’ll be prompted to add a custom exercise.
2. Enter a name and optionally:
   • Paste a YouTube or Vimeo URL
   • Add custom metrics
     

The video will be embedded directly into your program ad-free, with a clean, professional look.

This means your exercise library is virtually limitless, and adding new content is quick and easy.

Streamline Your Workflow and Save Hours

With features like bulk editing, drag-and-drop circuits, and smart exercise swapping, PT Distinction helps you save hours each week building personalized programs.

Don’t forget to check out Part 1 for even more tools to help you coach more clients in less time—without sacrificing quality.

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