Workout Log Standardization Skill

This skill enables agents to transform raw, informal workout notes (often in Spanish shorthand) into clean, standardized English markdown files suitable for data analysis and vault integration.

Overview

Raw workout logs often contain:

• Mixed language (Spanish shorthand + English)

• Inconsistent formatting

• Abbreviations and shorthand

• Missing structure

This skill converts them into:

• Consistent English terminology

• Machine-readable markdown

• Proper YAML frontmatter

• Standardized measurement formats

File Requirements

Element Format Example

Filename YYYY-MM-DD workout.md

2026-01-24 workout.md

Frontmatter YAML with date and tags See below

Frontmatter Template

date: YYYY-MM-DD tags:

• cszv/workout/YYYY

Format A: Strength Training

For weight training, machine exercises, or resistance work.

Structure

Exercise Name

Rest: [X] [minutes/seconds] between sets

• [Number] repetitions @ [Weight]
• [Number] repetitions @ [Weight]
• [Number] repetitions @ [Weight]

Element Specifications

Element Format Notes

Header

Exercise Name

H1 only. Title Case. American English.

Rest Rest: X minutes between sets

Use "minutes" or "seconds". Full words.

Blank Line Required After Rest line, before sets.

Set Line

• [N] repetitions @ [Weight]

Use repetitions (not "reps").

Weight @ [Weight]

Use @ separator. Specify unit (kg, lbs).

Bar Only @ bar only

Lowercase "bar only".

Barbell + Weight @ bar + [X]kg

Format: bar + Xkg .

Spanish → English Translation Table

Spanish Input English Output

descanso , desc

Rest

mins , minutos

minutes

segs , segundos

seconds

reps , repeticiones

repetitions

barra , solo barra

bar only

barra +

bar +

Press de banca

Bench Press

Máquina de pecho

Pec Fly Machine

Polea de tríceps

Triceps Press Down

Jalón al pecho

Lat Pulldown

Remo sentado

Seated Cable Row

Curl con barra

Barbell Curl

Curl martillo

Hammer Curls

Sentadilla

Squat

Peso muerto

Deadlift

Prensa de piernas

Leg Press

Extensión de cuádriceps

Leg Extension

Curl de piernas

Leg Curl

Elevación de pantorrillas

Calf Raise

Transformation Example

Input (raw Spanish):

Press de banca

2 mins descanso 12reps x barra 12 reps x barra + 10kg 12reps x barra + 15kg

Output (standardized):

Bench Press

Rest: 2 minutes between sets

• 12 repetitions @ bar only
• 12 repetitions @ bar + 10kg
• 12 repetitions @ bar + 15kg

Format B: Cardio / Machine Data

For treadmill, bike, stair climber, or equipment with electronic metrics.

Structure

• [Duration] of [Equipment Name] ([Brand/Model if available])
  • [Metric]: [Value] [Unit]
  • [Metric]: [Value] [Unit]
  • ...

Element Specifications

Element Format Notes

Main Item

• Xmin of [Equipment]

Bold. Duration first.

Sub-metrics Indented with 4 spaces Use - (4 spaces + dash).

Metric Line

• [Metric]: [Value] [Unit]

Capitalize metric names.

Units Keep original units MPH, kph, km, cal, etc.

Spanish → English Translation Table

Spanish English

Tiempo

Time

Distancia

Distance

Calorías

Calories

Velocidad

Speed

Velocidad media

Average Speed

Velocidad máxima

Max Speed

Promedio vatios

Average Watts

Máximos vatios

Max Watts

Tasa de quema

Burn Rate

Nivel

Level

millas

miles

minutos

minutes

cal/hora

cal/hour

Transformation Example

Input (raw Spanish):

10 minutos de bici estática (LifeCycle GX) Level: 13 RPM: 58 Velocidad: 18.3 MPH Distancia: 3.0 millas Calorías: 136 cal Tasa de quema: 805 cal/hora

Output (standardized):

• 10 minutes of Stationary Bike (LifeCycle GX)
  • Level: 13
  • RPM: 58
  • Speed: 18.3 MPH
  • Distance: 3.0 miles
  • Calories: 136 cal
  • Burn Rate: 805 cal/hour

Quick Reference

Category Format

Weight 20kg (no space) • bar only • bar + 10kg • bodyweight

Rest 2 mins → 2 minutes • 90s → 90 seconds

Multiple exercises Separate with blank line. No --- dividers.

Filename YYYY-MM-DD workout.md (space before workout)

Validation Checklist

Before finalizing a standardized log:

• Filename — Follows YYYY-MM-DD workout.md format

• Frontmatter — Contains date and tags: cszv/workout/YYYY

• Exercise names — Title Case, American English

• Terminology — Uses repetitions (not "reps")

• Weight format — Uses @ separator with proper units

• Rest format — Full words ("minutes", "seconds")

• No dividers — Blank lines only, no --- between exercises

• Cardio indentation — 4 spaces for sub-metrics

References

• Obsidian Properties Documentation

• YAML Frontmatter Syntax