Training Volume Optimizer Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Plan science-based hypertrophy workouts with precise volume targets.
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Why people use Training Volume Optimizer
Training Volume Optimizer for ending 'bro-science' guesswork
With this Connector, you just tell your agent your goals and experience. It handles the physiological math for you, giving you clear numbers for your weekly volume. You stop guessing and start training within your actual recovery limits. You get a precise roadmap that balances growth with sustainability.
What Vinkius changes
You get a scientifically backed training roadmap instead of guessing your volume.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Finding the right chest volume
An intermediate lifter asks their agent for the best weekly set count for chest hypertrophy.
- Real-world use case 02
Splitting back sets for 3 days
A lifter with 15 weekly sets for back wants to know how to split them.
- Real-world use case 03
Checking for overtraining
A fatigued athlete asks if they are doing too much.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Training Volume Optimizer capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Training Volume Optimizer.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Training Volume Optimizer.
- 01 Capability
Get volume bounds
Calculates your MEV, MAV, and MRV thresholds. It gives you the specific set ranges needed for hypertrophy.
- 02 Capability
Validate training load
Checks if your current volume is too high or too low. It identifies overreaching risks to prevent injury.
- 03 Capability
Distribute sets per session
Calculates how to split your total weekly sets across your specific training days. This helps you maintain high intensity throughout the week.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Training Volume Optimizer to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Training Volume Optimizer from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_E68kZtbzwUc4g9GzLlLMB18YXsEh58q4flXUxZBI/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Training Volume Optimizer, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Training Volume Optimizer for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_E68kZtbzwUc4g9GzLlLMB18YXsEh58q4flXUxZBI/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Training Volume Optimizer URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Training Volume Optimizer in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"training-volume-optimizer": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_E68kZtbzwUc4g9GzLlLMB18YXsEh58q4flXUxZBI/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Training Volume Optimizer
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Training Volume Optimizer, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"training-volume-optimizer": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_E68kZtbzwUc4g9GzLlLMB18YXsEh58q4flXUxZBI/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Training Volume Optimizer
Ask Copilot: "Using Training Volume Optimizer, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"training-volume-optimizer": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_E68kZtbzwUc4g9GzLlLMB18YXsEh58q4flXUxZBI/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Training Volume Optimizer
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Training Volume Optimizer, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"training-volume-optimizer": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_E68kZtbzwUc4g9GzLlLMB18YXsEh58q4flXUxZBI/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Training Volume Optimizer
Ask Cline: "Using Training Volume Optimizer, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add training-volume-optimizer --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_E68kZtbzwUc4g9GzLlLMB18YXsEh58q4flXUxZBI/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Training Volume Optimizer
Ask Claude: "Using Training Volume Optimizer, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Training Volume Optimizer can move forward.
This is for lifters who are tired of hitting plateaus and want to move toward data-driven hypertrophy. It's built for people who want to train smarter, not just harder.
Bodybuilder
Uses the Connector to calculate exactly how many sets of chest and back they can handle before overtraining.
Personal Trainer
Creates custom, science-based hypertrophy plans for clients by calculating specific volume bounds.
Strength Athlete
Tracks their weekly load to ensure they stay within their maximum recoverable volume for consistent gains.
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Before you connect
Questions about Training Volume Optimizer.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How does Training Volume Optimizer help me grow muscle?
It identifies the specific range of sets where your muscles are most likely to grow. By finding your sweet spot between minimum and maximum volume, you can train more effectively without overworking your body.
What is MEV and why does it matter for my workouts?
MEV stands for Minimum Effective Volume. It's the baseline number of sets you need to perform to actually see progress. Knowing this helps you ensure you aren't wasting time with workouts that aren't doing enough.
Can I use Training Volume Optimizer to see if I'm overtraining?
Yes, it can. By comparing your current volume to your Maximum Recoverable Volume, it identifies if you're pushing too hard. It provides a risk level so you can adjust your plan before you burn out.
How do I know how many sets to do for my chest?
The Connector calculates this for you based on your experience level and hypertrophy goals. It gives you a specific range of sets to aim for each week to maximize your results.
Does this help with my weekly workout split?
Yes, it does. It can take your total weekly set goals and calculate exactly how to distribute them across your training days to keep your sessions balanced.
Is Training Volume Optimizer for beginners or advanced lifters?
It works for both. The capability adjusts your volume bounds based on your experience level, whether you're just starting out or have been lifting for years.
What are MEV, MAV, and MRV?
MEV is the minimum volume needed for progress. MAV is the optimal range for growth. MRV is the maximum volume you can recover from.
How do I use `get_volume_bounds`?
Provide the muscle group, your training goal (Hypertrophy, Strength, or Endurance), and your experience level to get your weekly set ranges.
Can I check if I am overtraining?
Yes, use the validate_training_load capability by inputting your current weekly volume along with your MEV and MRV thresholds.
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