The Freeletics Coach creates daily personalized workouts tailored to your goals, progress, and feedback. And while these workouts are a truly effective way to stay on track, if you’re looking for more of a challenge, our library of signature God workouts might be right for you.
These classic Freeletics workouts, known as Freeletics God workouts, are named after figures from Greek (and a few Egyptian) mythology. Zeus. Aphrodite. Poseidon. The names might sound familiar, or maybe you’ve even faced one.
So what exactly is a Freeletics God workout, why do they exist, and how should you approach your first one? Let's break it down.
God workouts at a glance
- What they are: Predefined, signature Freeletics workouts, each named after a mythological figure.
- How many God workouts: 88 in total, 76 bodyweight and 12 running.
- How they differ from Coach sessions: They're fixed. Everyone faces the same challenge; perfect for tracking your progress.
- Where to find them: In the Coach tab of the Freeletics app, under the "Do more or something else" section.
- Equipment: Many require no equipment at all – just your bodyweight. Some, however, call for a Pullup bar or space to run.
What is a Freeletics God workout?
God workouts are predetermined signature Freeletics workouts, each named after a mythological figure. Each God stays exactly the same every time you take it on. Same exercises. Same reps. Same challenge – no matter your goal.
And that’s the point. God workouts are meant to serve as a benchmark for your fitness and help you track your progress along the way. They’re tough and will often push you to your limits, but every time you come back to one, you’ll experience firsthand exactly how far you’ve come.
God workouts vs. Coach workouts – what's the difference?
The Freeletics Coach workouts are made just for you. They take into account your goals, fitness level, and the feedback you give after each workout to create your plan.
God workouts are the opposite: they're the same fixed challenge for every Free Athlete.
So, if the Coach is already creating customized workouts for you, why should you add a God outside your plan?
Here are a few reasons:
- A strong benchmark. Because a God workout never changes, it's one of the clearest ways to test your progress. Beat last month's time, and you know your hard work is paying off.
- Variety. Sometimes you just want to switch things up. With 88 Gods to choose from, there's always something new to try.
- The challenge. There’s something to be said about facing a tough workout head-on. And crushing a God workout you've been working toward is a feeling that's hard to beat.
Think of it this way: the Coach is your plan. The Gods are the tests along the way.
Depending on which Training Journey you’re in, you could be assigned a God workout to assess where you are.
Where to find God workouts in the app
Finding a Freeletics God workout to take on is simple. It just takes a few taps:
- Open the Freeletics app
- Navigate to your Coach tab
- Scroll down until you see the “Do more or something else” section
- Tap “God workouts”
- Use the filter button to narrow down what type of workout you need (i.e., equipment, difficulty, muscle group, duration, runs & sprints, and limited space)
- Select the workout you want and take on the God!
That’s it! You’ll see your PB time appear on the God after you’ve completed the workout.
Types of God workouts
Freeletics God workouts fall into two main categories: bodyweight and running.
Bodyweight God workouts
Bodyweight God workouts make up the biggest part of the roster: 76 of the 88. Most are full-body workouts, but you'll also find Gods that focus on your lower body and core, upper body, upper body and core, plus a handful that zero in on just your core or just your legs.
No need to conquer all 76 at once. Here are a few well-known names across different difficulty levels to get you started:
| God | Focus | Difficulty | Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agon | Full Body | Beginner | Pullup bar |
| Athena | Core & Lower Body | Beginner | None |
| Aura | Lower Body | Beginner | None |
| Hermes | Full Body | Beginner-Intermediate | Space to run |
| Aphrodite | Full Body | Intermediate | None |
| Eros | Full Body | Intermediate | None |
| Herakles | Upper Body | Intermediate-Advanced | Pullup bar |
| Poseidon | Upper Body | Advanced | Pullup bar |
Running God workouts
Prefer to hit the pavement for a challenge? There are 12 Running Gods to take on, each named after a figure from Egyptian mythology. They combine set-distance runs with rest periods, challenging you to pick up the pace and push your speed.
Bastet, Maat, and Seth are great options for beginners, and God workouts like Anubis and Horus are perfect for advanced athletes looking to level up.
How to choose your first God workout as a beginner
Your first God should challenge you, not crush you. Here's how to choose the right one:
- Start smart. New to God workouts? Start with a Beginner workout to get a feel for the challenge. As you build experience and confidence, work your way up to Intermediate and, eventually, Advanced. There’s no prize for skipping ahead.
- Check the equipment. Many Gods require nothing but your bodyweight. If you don't have a Pullup bar, filter those out.
- Match your time and space. Use the duration and limited-space filters so your workout fits what you need right now.
- Progress at your level. Some Gods include advanced movements like Muscleups or Pistol Squats. If you haven't trained these before, work on the building blocks first rather than jumping into an Advanced God that relies on them. Ego isn’t worth an injury.
- Don’t skip the rest. The rest intervals are part of the workout, not a suggestion. They’re what let you hit every sprint with real intensity.
What God workouts are good for
At their core, Freeletics God workouts are designed to challenge your conditioning. While you’ll build strength along the way, most bodyweight Gods are high-intensity, metabolic workouts that put your whole body to work and test your endurance.
Running Gods take a different approach, using intervals to build your aerobic fitness, improve your speed, and challenge you to hold faster paces.
Let’s recap
Freeletics God workouts are meant to be tough. They're designed to push you to your limits while giving you a benchmark of where your fitness stands today. Come back in six weeks, six months, or one year, and you’ll have a clear way to see just how far you’ve come.
And with 88 Gods to conquer, there’s always another challenge waiting for you.
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What is a Freeletics God workout?
A Freeletics God workout is a predetermined signature Freeletics workout named after a mythological figure. Unlike personalized Coach workouts, God workouts stay the same each time and are identical for every Free Athlete.
How many Freeletics God workouts are there?
There are 88 Freeletics God workouts in total: 76 bodyweight workouts and 12 running workouts.
How do I find God workouts in the Freeletics app?
To find the God workouts, go to your Coach tab and scroll down to the “Do more or something else” section. Tap “God workouts” and filter by equipment, muscle group, duration, limited space, running/sprints, and difficulty.
What's the difference between a God workout and a Coach workout?
Coach workouts are personalized training sessions made just for you, your goals, progress, and feedback. God workouts are fixed, so they're ideal for benchmarking your progress, adding variety, or taking on an added challenge alongside your Coach workouts.
Which God workout is best for beginners?
Use the filter to select a God workout labeled as beginner. Some good beginner God workouts to start with are ones like Athena or Aura (no equipment needed). If you prefer running, Bastet, Maat, and Seth are the beginner-level running Gods.
Do I need equipment for God workouts?
You don’t necessarily need equipment for God workouts; many can be done with just your bodyweight. Use the filter in the app to get exactly what you need.
