How many exercises are in the database?

The database contains over 1,300 exercises.

Do the exercises include visual aids?

Yes, the MCP provides animated GIFs for the exercises to help with form.

Can I filter by the equipment I have at home?

Yes, you can ask your agent to find exercises using specific equipment like dumbbells, kettlebells, or just body weight.

What AI clients can I use with this MCP?

You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Where do I get the API key?

You need to get an ExerciseDB API key from RapidAPI to use this MCP.

How do I get an ExerciseDB API key?

Sign up on RapidAPI and subscribe to the ExerciseDB API. Free tier includes 10 requests/day. Paid plans offer more requests.

What body parts are available?

The database includes: back, chest, shoulders, upper arms, lower arms, upper legs, lower legs, neck, waist and cardio. Use get_body_part_list to see the complete list.

Does the API include exercise instructions?

Yes! Each exercise includes step-by-step instructions (numbered list) and an animated GIF URL showing the proper form and movement.

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Connect ExerciseDB to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Build custom workout routines using natural language.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 9 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through ExerciseDB.

01
Get body part list
This capability provides a list of all valid body parts. Use it to see which muscle regions are available for filtering.
02
Get exercises by body part
This capability retrieves exercises based on a specific body part. It returns details like target muscles, required equipment, and instructions.
03
Get exercises by name
This capability searches for specific exercises by name. It returns full details including instructions and GIF URLs.

Capability set02 / 03

04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through ExerciseDB.

04
Get target list
This capability lists all available target muscle groups. Use it to find the correct muscle names for more precise searches.
05
Get all exercises
This capability pulls the entire exercise database using pagination. It provides names, body parts, target muscles, equipment, and GIFs.
06
Get equipment list
This capability returns a list of all supported equipment types. Use it to check what gear is available for filtering.

Capability set03 / 03

07-09

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through ExerciseDB.

07
Get exercise by ID
This capability fetches all data for a single specific exercise. It includes instructions, target muscles, and an animated GIF.
08
Get exercises by equipment
This capability filters the database for exercises that use specific gear. It returns the target muscles and instructions for each match.
09
Get exercises by target
This capability finds exercises that hit specific muscle targets. It provides the associated body parts, equipment, and instructions.

Real work

What teams actually run

Home Workouts

Ask your agent for exercises that only require body weight or a single pair of dumbbells.

Client Programming

Generate a full leg day routine by filtering for specific target muscles and equipment.

Form Learning

Request instructions and GIFs for a specific exercise to ensure you are performing it correctly.

App Data Integration

Use the structured data to populate exercise libraries in custom fitness software.

Automate a task

Put ExerciseDB to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

ExerciseDB works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put ExerciseDB to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

1003ms average. Fast in production.

ExerciseDB is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1148ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 711ms
Slowest day: 1148ms
14-day trend: Stable-1%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 9 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of ExerciseDB, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with ExerciseDB. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

ExerciseDB Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Ni07nTHjsacXhWL1jWBEUso4C8np6uM1UxvA6hsF/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — ExerciseDB capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exercisedb-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Ni07nTHjsacXhWL1jWBEUso4C8np6uM1UxvA6hsF/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up ExerciseDB in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work ExerciseDB owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone needing structured, high-quality fitness data delivered through an AI interface.

01
Fitness Enthusiasts
They use the agent to discover new moves and build custom routines.
02
Personal Trainers
They hand off the task of finding equipment-specific exercises to the agent for client programming.
03
App Developers
They pull exercise names, instructions, and GIFs into their own fitness applications.

FAQ

Questions ExerciseDB owners ask.

01
How many exercises are in the database?
The database contains over 1,300 exercises.
02
Do the exercises include visual aids?
Yes, the MCP provides animated GIFs for the exercises to help with form.
03
Can I filter by the equipment I have at home?
Yes, you can ask your agent to find exercises using specific equipment like dumbbells, kettlebells, or just body weight.
04
What AI clients can I use with this MCP?
You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
05
Where do I get the API key?
You need to get an ExerciseDB API key from RapidAPI to use this MCP.
06
How do I get an ExerciseDB API key?
Sign up on RapidAPI and subscribe to the ExerciseDB API. Free tier includes 10 requests/day. Paid plans offer more requests.
07
What body parts are available?
The database includes: back, chest, shoulders, upper arms, lower arms, upper legs, lower legs, neck, waist and cardio. Use get_body_part_list to see the complete list.
08
Does the API include exercise instructions?
Yes! Each exercise includes step-by-step instructions (numbered list) and an animated GIF URL showing the proper form and movement.

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Connect ExerciseDB to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-03

Get body part list

Get exercises by body part

Get exercises by name

04-06

Get target list

Get all exercises

Get equipment list

07-09

Get exercise by ID

Get exercises by equipment

Get exercises by target

What teams actually run

Home Workouts

Client Programming

Form Learning

App Data Integration

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

ExerciseDB Connector

Claude Desktop

Fitness Enthusiasts

Personal Trainers

App Developers

How many exercises are in the database?

Do the exercises include visual aids?

Can I filter by the equipment I have at home?

What AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Where do I get the API key?

How do I get an ExerciseDB API key?

What body parts are available?

Does the API include exercise instructions?

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