How do I filter by duration?Updated 2 months ago
Finding Workouts That Fit Your Schedule
One of the most useful ways to find the right workout is filtering by duration - ensuring you choose a workout that actually fits your available time.
Where to Find Duration Filters
Step 1: Navigate to Explore
Tap the Explore tab in the bottom navigation bar of the CENTR app.
Step 2: Choose Your Workout Format
Select either Coached Workouts or Self-Guided Workouts. The duration filter is available in both categories.
Step 3: Apply Duration Filter
Within Coached or Self-Guided workouts, look for the filter options and select Duration. You'll see various time range options to choose from, allowing you to find workouts that match how much time you have available.
Common Duration Options
While exact time ranges may vary, CENTR typically offers duration filters such as:
- Quick sessions: 10-20 minutes for busy days
- Standard workouts: 20-40 minutes for most training sessions
- Extended training: 40+ minutes for longer, comprehensive workouts
Select the range that matches your available time, and the app will show only workouts within that timeframe.
Why Duration Filtering Matters
Consistency Over Perfection
It's better to complete a shorter workout than to skip training because you don't have time for a longer session. Duration filters help you maintain consistency by finding workouts that fit your actual schedule, not your ideal schedule.
Realistic Time Management
Don't forget to factor in:
- Warm-up time: If not included in the workout
- Cool-down and stretching: Essential for recovery
- Setup time: Getting equipment ready
- Shower time: Post-workout cleanup
If you have 30 minutes total, look for a 20-minute workout to account for these factors.
Combining Duration with Other Filters
Duration filters work great alongside other filters:
- Duration + Equipment: "Show me 20-minute workouts I can do with dumbbells"
- Duration + Type: "Find 15-minute HIIT sessions"
- Duration + Body Focus: "Give me 30-minute leg workouts"
Combining filters narrows results to exactly what you need for your situation.
Making the Most of Short Workouts
Shorter doesn't mean easier or less effective. A well-designed 15-20 minute workout can be intense and highly beneficial when you:
- Maintain high intensity throughout
- Focus on proper form
- Minimize rest between exercises
- Choose compound movements that work multiple muscle groups
CENTR's short workouts are specifically programmed to deliver results in limited time.
When to Choose Longer Workouts
Opt for 40+ minute sessions when:
- You have the time and energy
- You're doing a strength program with longer rest periods
- You want to combine multiple training elements (strength + cardio)
- You're training for a specific event or goal
- You prefer a slower, more meditative pace (like yoga)
Duration Tips for Success
- Be honest about your time: Choose durations you'll actually complete
- Start shorter: If you're new, begin with shorter workouts and build up
- Plan ahead: Check workout duration before starting to avoid surprises
- Save time with Self-Guided: Self-Guided workouts let you control pacing, potentially finishing faster
- Batch short workouts: Do two 15-minute sessions if 30 minutes straight doesn't work
Duration Flexibility in Programs
If you've joined a program, workout durations are already built into the program schedule. However, you can:
- Swap program workouts for similar duration alternatives from Explore
- Use duration filters when choosing standalone workouts on rest days
- Plan your week around program workout durations
Quality Over Quantity
Remember: A fully completed 20-minute workout is far more valuable than a half-finished 45-minute session. Use duration filters to set yourself up for success by choosing realistic workout lengths.
Need Help?
If you're unsure what workout duration is right for your goals or schedule, contact us at [email protected] for personalized guidance.