Who this is for
Lifters who want a record of their sets without thumbing numbers into an app between sets, sweaty and out of breath.
The moment this saves you
Logging mid-workout means putting the bar down and fighting a clunky app, so I “remember” my numbers, which means I don’t, and progressive overload turns into guesswork.
See it work
Messy spoken thought in. A clean, structured artifact out.
Alright leg day done. Squats I did three sets, 135 for 8, then 155 for 6, then 165 for 5, the last one was grindy. Romanian deadlifts, three sets of 10 at 95. Leg press I did 4 plates each side for 12, did that twice. Felt strong today, knees felt fine for once. Skipped calves, ran out of time.
Workout log, June 5, 2026 · Leg day
- Back squat: 135×8, 155×6, 165×5 (last set grindy)
- Romanian deadlift: 95×10 ×3 sets
- Leg press: 4 plates/side ×12, 2 sets
- Skipped: calves (out of time)
Notes: Felt strong; knees felt good.
The workflow
Record a voice note
Hit the hotkey and talk, no formatting, no typing.
Tag it with this context
Contextli shapes your words into the structured output above.
Find it later
Everything's searchable and organised by context.
Pull it into Claude or ChatGPT
Bring your contexts straight into your AI tools with the Contextli MCP.
Your raw recording and transcription stay on your device, so you can always go back to the original.
The prompt behind this context
I'm going to talk through the workout I just did. Turn it into a dated workout log: a bold heading "Workout log, [today's date]" plus the session name if I gave one (e.g. "Leg day"). List each exercise on its own bold-labeled line with sets in a compact weight×reps format (e.g. 135×8, 155×6). Put any per-set comment in italics. Add a "Skipped:" line for anything I said I skipped, and an italic "Notes:" line for how I felt. Keep my exact numbers; never invent weights, reps, or exercises I didn't mention. Output only the log.
Make it your own. This is a starting point. Once it's in Contextli, tweak the instructions so the output comes out exactly how you like it.
Use this context
One click copies it and shows you exactly how to drop it into Contextli.
Next, open Contextli, go to the Contexts page, click Import, choose From JSON, paste, then Import Context. It is ready to use.
Make it your own. This is a starting point. Once it's in Contextli, tweak the instructions so the output comes out exactly how you like it.
Your raw recording and transcription stay on your device, so you can always go back to the original.
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Questions people ask
Questions health & fitness ask about Workout Log
How do I keep a workout log without typing every day?
Speak your entry instead of typing it. The Workout Log context accepts a spoken description of distance, effort, and how you felt and formats it into a workout summary with the date and relevant fields. You can log in under 30 seconds, hands-free, without opening a tracking app or typing a single character.
What should I include in a daily workout log entry?
A useful entry includes the date and time, the specific distance, effort, and how you felt you are tracking, and any relevant context such as what you were doing or how you were feeling. The Workout Log context structures your spoken description to capture all of these automatically, so your log stays consistent even when you are rushing.
Can I share my workout log with my doctor?
Yes. The workout summary Contextli produces is plain text, so you can copy it into any app, email, or patient portal. Because entries are consistently structured with the same fields each time, a provider can read through multiple entries quickly. The raw recording and transcription stay on your device.
Is there a faster way to keep a workout log than a traditional app?
Speaking is faster than tapping through form fields. The Workout Log context accepts a 15 to 30 second voice description and produces a complete workout summary with your distance, effort, and how you felt filled in. Most people log more consistently when the barrier is 20 seconds of speaking rather than two minutes of tapping.
How do I add this context to Contextli?
Copy the context on this page, then open Contextli and go to the Contexts page. Click Import, choose From JSON, paste it into the Import from Clipboard window, and click Import Context. It is ready to use in under 30 seconds. If you do not have Contextli yet, you can download it for free first.
Is my voice recording private? Does Contextli send it anywhere?
Your voice recording and the transcription are stored on your device only. Contextli processes your audio locally and does not send your recordings or transcription text to any server. The structured output it produces is text you control, and you decide where it goes.
Can I change what the output looks like?
Yes. Every context in Contextli is a starting point you can edit. Open the context in the app, change the instructions to adjust the structure, tone, or fields, and save. The next time you use it, the output reflects your changes. You are not locked into the default format.
Do I need to install an app to use this context?
Yes. Contextli is a free app. Download it, then copy this context and paste it into the Import from Clipboard window on the Contexts page. The whole process takes about 30 seconds.