Sharing guide

How to share MacroFactor workouts and programs

You can share an individual workout or a complete training program from MacroFactor Workouts by exporting an .xlsx spreadsheet. Send that file directly to another user, or publish it on The Workout Registry so others can preview, download, and import your plan.

1. Export your workout or program

Program export

  1. Open MacroFactor

    Launch the MacroFactor Workouts app on your device.

  2. Go to the Workout tab

    Tap Workout in the bottom navigation bar.

  3. Select your program

    Tap the program you want to export.

  4. Open program settings

    Tap Settings in the upper-right corner.

  5. Export the program

    Scroll down and tap Export Program.

  6. Open the share menu

    Tap the Share icon in the bottom-right corner.

  7. Save to Files

    Choose Save to Files, select a folder, and save the .xlsx spreadsheet.

Keep the exported file in its original .xlsx format. Once saved, add it to the upload area above.

2. Share your plan on The Workout Registry

  1. Open the upload page and sign in. If this is your first visit, finish setting up your profile.
  2. Add the .xlsx file you exported from MacroFactor. The registry detects whether it contains a workout or a program.
  3. Give the routine a clear name and a useful description. As well as filling out the additional information.
  4. Select Publish routine. Open the published routine from your profile, then copy its page URL to share it with others!

The Workout Registry is free to use. Visitors can browse and preview without an account; uploading and downloading require sign-in.

3. Download and import a plan into MacroFactor

Explore community routines, open a plan, and preview the exercises. Sign in using the site navigation, then select Download Program or Download Workout on the routine page. Save the .xlsx file somewhere you can access from your device.

Import a program

  1. In MacroFactor Workouts, tap the + button.
  2. Choose New Program, then Import from File.
  3. Select the downloaded .xlsx program file and confirm the import.
  4. Choose Save to Library or Activate Program to start using it.

Import a workout

  1. In MacroFactor Workouts, tap the + button.
  2. Choose New Workout, then the Import From File option for workouts.
  3. Select the downloaded .xlsx workout file and confirm the import.
  4. Choose Save to Library.

Use the program import option for a program and the workout import option for a single workout. These file types are not interchangeable.

4. If your import does not work

Check the workout or program import option
A program must be imported through New Program, not New Workout. Check the type shown on the registry routine page and try the matching option.
Use the original .xlsx file
MacroFactor requires its spreadsheet format. Changed exercise names, column headers, or formatting can cause an import to fail. Try downloading the original again.
Check for custom exercises
MacroFactor warns that imports can fail when the plan includes custom exercises the recipient does not already have.

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