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# For Time

How to Create a For Time in BTWB – This guide walks you through how to create an 'For Time' workout in BTWB.

## Creating a For Time Workout in BTWB

### Overview

Learn how to create a **For Time** workout in BTWB. This guide covers both the **AI Workout Builder** and **Classic Builder** methods, ensuring gym owners and coaches can efficiently program workouts that challenge athletes to complete a set amount of work as quickly as possible.

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### Step-by-Step Guide

#### Accessing the Planning Page

1. Navigate to the **Plan Page** in BTWB.
   * Go to [btwb.com/plan/calendar](https://btwb.com/plan/calendar)
   * Alternatively, access it through the **Admin Portal**.
2. Select the desired date for the workout by clicking on the calendar day.

#### Using the AI Workout Builder

1. Click the **Add** button (blue button, top left).
2. Choose **Workout** from the drop-down list.
3. Select **AI Workout Builder**.
4. Enter your workout details manually or paste them in:
   * Example: "For Time: 800m Run, 10 Front Squats (Pick Load), 20 Deadlifts (Pick Load), 30 Bar-Facing Burpees, 20 Deadlifts, 10 Front Squats, 800m Run."
5. Click **Continue** to generate the workout.
6. Review the workout:
   * Ensure the order and movements are correct.
   * Adjust any details if necessary.
7. Click **Plan Workout** to save.
8. Verify the workout in the calendar by clicking the **X** to return to the day view.

#### Using the Classic Builder (Manual Mode)

1. Click the **Add** button (top left).
2. Choose **Workout**.
3. Scroll past the AI Builder and select **Classic Builder**.
4. Select **For Time** from the **Multiple Movements** section.
5. Add movements:
   * Example:
     * **Run** (1 Mile)
     * **Pull-Ups** (100 reps)
     * **Push-Ups** (200 reps)
     * **Air Squats** (300 reps)
     * **Run** (1 Mile)
6. Adjust movement settings:
   * Assign reps and weights where necessary.
   * Choose between pounds, kilograms, percentage of 1-rep max, or **Pick Load** to allow users to select their own weight.
   * If applicable, set height requirements (e.g., Wall Ball height: 10 feet for men, 9 feet for women).
7. Use the **Copy** function to duplicate movements quickly instead of re-entering them.
8. Click **Plan Workout** to save.
9. Verify in the calendar by clicking the **X** to return to the day view.

### Tips for Gym Owners and Coaches

* For Time workouts often involve chippers or descending/ascending rep schemes.
* Include a mix of weightlifting, gymnastics, and conditioning for a well-rounded challenge.
* Use **Pick Load** for movements where athletes should select their own weight.
* Encourage athletes to log times to track progress over multiple attempts.
* Provide pacing strategies to avoid burnout early in the workout.

### Video Walkthrough

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#### Transcription

This is how to create a **For Time** workout in BTWB. The first thing we want to do is get to our **Plan Page**.

We can do that by typing in [btwb.com/plan/calendar](https://btwb.com/plan/calendar) or accessing it through the **Admin Portal**. Once there, select the date you want to program the workout for. For this example, I’ll choose **Thursday, March 27th**. Click on the number 27 to move to the **Day View**, which you can verify at the top of the page.

Now, let’s start building the workout. On the **top left-hand side**, click the **blue Add button**. A drop-down menu appears—select **Workout**. This takes you to the **Build Page**.

We have two options here: the **AI Workout Builder** or the **Classic Builder**.

For the **AI Workout Builder**, type in or paste your workout details. Example: “For Time: 800m Run, 10 Front Squats (Pick Load), 20 Deadlifts (Pick Load), 30 Bar-Facing Burpees, 20 Deadlifts, 10 Front Squats, 800m Run.” Click **Continue**, and the AI will generate the workout automatically.

Click **Plan Workout**, then verify the workout in the calendar by clicking the **X** to return to the **Day View**.

For the **Classic Builder**, click **Add**, select **Workout**, and scroll past the AI Builder to **For Time**. Now, start adding movements.

Example movements:

* **Run** (1 Mile)
* **Pull-Ups** (100 reps)
* **Push-Ups** (200 reps)
* **Air Squats** (300 reps)
* **Run** (1 Mile)

Adjust the settings for reps, weights, and heights where necessary. For example:

* **Wall Ball** (20 lbs for men, 14 lbs for women, 10-foot target for men, 9-foot target for women)
* Use **Pick Load** if you want athletes to select their own weight.

If a movement repeats, use the **Copy** function to duplicate it quickly.

Click **Plan Workout**, then verify the workout in the calendar by clicking the **X**. Now both AI-generated and manually built **For Time** workouts are saved.

That's it! Your **For Time** workout is now successfully planned in BTWB.


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