Blocktomic — Workout & Timer Guide

How to create, customize, and run workouts in Blocktomic.

Understanding Workout Structure

A workout in Blocktomic is organized like this:

Workout
├── Round 1 (repeats N times)
│   ├── Block 1  (e.g., 20s Sprint)
│   ├── Block 2  (e.g., 10s Rest)
│   └── ...
│   └── Rest between rounds (optional)
├── Round 2
│   └── ...
└── etc.

Terminology

Block Types

Each block can be one of these types:

Time Block

Countdown timer. Set seconds or minutes:seconds.

Use for: Tabata intervals, timed exercises, rest periods.

Example: 20s work / 10s rest (classic Tabata).

Distance Block

Track distance using GPS or manual input.

Use for: Running, cycling, walking, rowing intervals.

Example: Run 400m, Cycle 1km.

During the workout:

• With GPS: the progress bar fills automatically as you move.
• Without GPS: tap the distance button to enter distance manually.

Reps Block

Track sets and repetitions. No timer — mark sets as completed.

Use for: Gym exercises, strength training.

Example: Bench Press — 3 sets × 12 reps @ 60kg.

During the workout:

• Tap to mark a set as complete.
• Optionally log weight used.

Open-Ended Block

Stopwatch-style block with no preset duration or target.

Use for: Stretching, cooldown, exercises where duration varies.

Example: Stretch — finish when ready.

During the workout:

• Timer runs upward.
• Tap Complete when you’re done.

Block Kinds

Activities

Each block is linked to an activity from Blocktomic’s catalog of 134 activities. Activities are organized by sport family:

Creating a Workout Step by Step

1. Navigate to Workouts > My Workouts.
2. Tap + to create a new workout.
3. Name your workout (e.g., “Full Body Tabata”).
4. Add blocks:
   • Tap + Add Block.
   • Choose a Name (e.g., “Sprint”).
   • Select Type: Time / Distance / Reps / Open-ended.
   • Select Kind: Workout / Warm-up / Cool-down / Rest.
   • Choose an Activity (tap to browse, use the search bar, or pick one of the quick-add chips right in the form).
   • Set Duration / Distance / Reps depending on type.
   • Optional: set Weight target, Sets, Rest between sets.
   • Toggle Ask for feedback if you want to rate this block after completion.
   • Toggle Rest after block and set duration.
5. Reorder blocks by dragging the handle (≡) on each block.
6. Set rounds:
   • Enter the number of times the block sequence repeats.
   • Set Rest between rounds.
7. Tap Save.

Note on block names: Default block names (Warm-up, Rest, “Activity 1”, sport names) auto-translate when you change the app language. Your custom names stay as typed.

Starting a Workout

1. From the Workout Preview screen, review the structure.
2. Tap Start.
3. If there are distance blocks:
   • GPS Priming screen appears.
   • Tap Allow GPS or Continue without GPS.
4. Start delay (0–15 seconds, configurable in Settings).
5. The Timer Screen opens fullscreen.

Using the Timer Screen

The timer screen is your control center during a workout.

Display Elements

Actions

Audio & Vibration

• Beep start: short beep when a new phase begins.
• Beep end: different-pitch beep when a phase ends.
• Vibration: short pulse at phase changes.
• All configurable in Settings > Audio / Vibration.
• Voice coach: 🚧 coming soon (a short spoken cue between the T-1 and GO beeps).

Background Behavior

GPS Workouts

GPS is used for distance-based blocks in endurance activities.

Setting Up a GPS Workout

Create a block with type Distance and an activity like Running, Cycling, or Walking.

Example: Run with Repeats workout:

• Block 1: Run 400m (Distance, Running)
• Block 2: Rest 60s (Time, Rest kind)
• Round 1 repeats: 6 times
• Rest between rounds: 120s

During GPS Tracking

• Progress bar: fills from 0 to target distance.
• Distance readout: current distance covered.
• Speed: instantaneous speed in km/h or mph.
• Manual entry: tap the distance number to type a value (when GPS is off).

GPS Tips

• For best accuracy, keep your phone in an armband or pocket with a clear view of the sky.
• GPS data is only stored on your device.
• Blocktomic requests location permission only during active workouts.
• You can always choose to enter distance manually.

Reps & Gym Workouts

Setting Up a Gym Workout

Create blocks with type Reps for strength exercises.

Example: Full Body Gym workout:

• Block 1: Bench Press — 3 sets × 10 reps @ 60kg
• Block 2: Rest 90s (Time, Rest kind)
• Block 3: Squat — 3 sets × 12 reps @ 80kg
• Block 4: Rest 90s
• Block 5: Pull-ups — 3 sets × 8 reps
• Rounds: 1 (no repeat)

During Gym Workouts

• Each reps block shows: target weight, sets, and reps per set.
• Tap Complete Set after each set.
• Timer is independent — you control the pace.
• Use the rest blocks to time your recovery between sets.

Completed Workout

When you finish (or stop) a workout:

1. Completion screen shows:
   • Total duration vs. net training time
   • Distance covered (if applicable)
   • Average speed (if GPS used)
   • Badges unlocked (with animation)
2. Tap Back to Home.
3. The session is saved to:
   • History — full details
   • Progress — streak updated, stats updated
   • Calendar — heatmap updated

Sharing Workouts

1. Open the Workout Preview (or tap the share icon on any card).
2. Tap Share: a sheet opens with a QR code and a link.
3. Send the link via any app (WhatsApp, Telegram, email, etc.) — or let a friend scan the QR code with their camera.
4. The recipient opens/scans it:
   • Blocktomic shows the Import Preview screen.
   • They tap Import to add a copy to their library.
   • A new unique workout is created (never overwrites existing).
5. Online, a short anonymous link is generated; fully offline, the whole workout is encoded inside the link itself.

Pre-built Workouts

Blocktomic ships with 44 ready-to-use workouts across every family:

Each pre-built workout has a difficulty rating (Easy / Intermediate / Hard / Beast) and — where applicable — a catchy title you’ll see on cards when fun names are on (e.g. Classic Tabata → Phoenix Protocol).

Card durations are estimates: warm-up and cool-down count once, core blocks are multiplied by rounds.

You can duplicate any pre-built workout (keeping its catchy title) and customize it to your needs.