How to Adjust Any Workout Plan Using CGM Data in 60 Seconds
The Future of Fitness is Personalization
As a coach, you know cookie-cutter workouts don’t deliver lasting results. But what if you could adjust a client’s workout plan in real time, based on how their body responds that day?
With Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM), you can make your coaching sessions more efficient and effective by making these adjustments in less than 60 seconds.
Why CGM Data is the Missing Piece
Metrics like heart rate and calories burned only measure effort. On the other hand, CGM shows you how a client’s body is responding to that effort.
This insight allows you to:
Catch energy dips before they tank a session
Identify when a client needs fueling support
Adjust intensity to improve performance and Recovery
Here are 3 Practical CGM Training Adjustments You Can Make Immediately. These adjustments can be made in real time and significantly impact your clients' workouts.
1. Spot a Low Glucose Trend → Use Activities That Increase Blood Glucose
If a client’s CGM shows their glucose is trending low before or during a workout:
Switch to higher-intensity exercise: Short bursts of HIIT, weightlifting, or sprints can increase blood glucose via the body’s stress response.
Keep sessions brief and intense: This triggers a rise in blood glucose without overtaxing energy stores.
Optional: If they show low energy, pair this with a small carbohydrate snack to prevent a crash.
2. See a High Glucose Spike → Use Activities That Lower Blood Glucose
If a client’s glucose is trending high:
Shift to aerobic or moderate-intensity exercise: Brisk walking, steady cycling, swimming, or yoga can lower blood glucose.
Extend the warm-up/cooldown: Longer-duration aerobic activity helps bring glucose levels back into target range.
Avoid additional stress: Skip HIIT or heavy lifting until glucose stabilizes.
3. Post-Workout Glucose Still Elevated → Refine Recovery
If glucose remains elevated 30–60 minutes after training:
Add a longer cooldown (walking, cycling, or light activity).
Review post-workout nutrition: Avoid high-sugar recovery snacks and opt for balanced options.
If glucose is low post-workout, add a controlled carbohydrate snack and shorten cooldowns.
What This Means for You as a Coach
Personalization that stands out:
Your clients feel heard, supported, and understood.
Fewer plateaus:
By adjusting for real-time physiology, you keep clients progressing.
Improved retention:
Clients see you as the coach who goes above and beyond.
Learn How to Master CGM Training Adjustments
If you want to go beyond simple tweaks and confidently build personalized workouts with CGM, the Unlock Precision Mini Course is for you.
Enroll in the Unlock Precision Mini Course today.
In just 5 days, you’ll learn how to:
Interpret CGM data at a glance
Adjust workouts for better results and safety
Build individualized training and fueling strategies
Adjusting a workout plan based on CGM data doesn’t take hours of analysis. With the right know-how, it takes less you'll0 seconds, and your clients will feel the difference immediately.
Secure your spot in the Unlock Precision Mini Course now and master CGM coaching in just 5 days.
