How to get more from your Centr functional trainer How to get more from your Centr functional trainer

Already set up your new functional trainer? If you think it looks impressive standing in your garage or spare room, just wait until you see what happens when you start using it…

With Centr, you now have a huge variety of workouts at your fingertips, and not just workouts suited to your new cable machine. You can find workouts that use everything from just your body weight to a full gym in diverse training styles.

But let’s get started by discovering what you can do with your shiny new functional trainer.

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If you own a Centr 1

The compact Centr 1 is a one-of-a-kind functional trainer, so we designed a unique workout program to help you get the most out of it.

Head to the Programs section of the Centr app to unbox results with Centr 1 Strong. You’ll train alongside experts Luke Zocchi, Ingrid Clay and Maricris Lapaix over 9 weeks to amplify your muscle mass and achieve total-body strength.

For your safety, when performing exercises using the Centr 1 make sure you are standing on the front plate at all times.

If you own a Centr 2

This machine was formerly known as the Inspire FT1 Functional Trainer.

To take your total-body strength and definition to new heights using the Centr 2, you have the option of selecting individual workouts or following a progressive program.

Centr 2 Builder is the 9-week workout program designed specifically for the Centr 2. Harness the full-body potential of your functional trainer with targeted chest, back, shoulder and arm workouts from Chris Hemsworth’s team of experts. Find it in the Programs section now.

To take it one workout at a time, simply jump over to Explore and use the equipment filters. Here’s how:

1. Head to Coached Workouts in the Explore section.
2. Go to the filter (at the left of your screen on web, or the icon at top right on the app) and under ‘Equipment’ click to filter for dual cable machine and pull-up bar.
3. While filtering, you can also select any other equipment you have at home, e.g. dumbbells, barbell.
4. Choose your workout and get started!

You can also find Centr 2 cable and pull-up bar workouts here.

If you own a Centr 3 with Smith bar

This machine was formerly known as the Inspire SF3 Smith Functional Trainer.

To build muscle using the Centr 3, you have the option of selecting individual workouts or following a progressive program.

The 9-week Centr 3 Max program will help you get the most out of your machine and your muscles with fast and efficient workouts – no free weights required. Head to the Programs section to start building.

To find individual strength workouts that suit your Centr 3, use the Explore section and equipment filters.

1. Head to Coached or Self-Guided Workouts in the Explore section.
2. Go to the filter (at the left of your screen on web, or the icon at top right on the app) and under ‘Equipment’ tap to filter for dual cable machine, pull-up bar, Smith bar and bench.
3. You can also filter for any other equipment you have at home, e.g. dumbbells, kettlebells.
4. Then select the session that suits and get down to business!

Or find all your Centr 3 workouts here.

If you own a FT2 PRO Smith Functional Trainer

You’re serious about your strength training, and we’re serious about helping you achieve unparalleled results.

Head to the Programs section of the Centr app to begin Muscle PRO, the 9-week workout program that unlocks the power of your FT2 PRO Smith Functional Trainer. Work out alongside Chris Hemsworth’s team over three progressive phases to master your machine and achieve peak muscle mass.

Want to mix ‘n’ match workouts with your functional trainer?

Although each Centr functional trainer has a unique design, the exercises in the workouts and programs we’ve mentioned above can be performed on most cable machines with slight adjustments.

But do remember that some machines have features (e.g. a Smith bar) that others don’t have, so you may have to find alternative exercises in some sessions.

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