The thing that ties Cadoo's guided recording together is the voice coach — a real, spoken guide that walks you through setup, form, tempo, and the finish, so your hands stay on the floor and off the screen. Here's how it works and why it's built this way.
A coach that talks you through it
From the moment you start recording, Cadoo speaks to you at every step: getting you framed ("turn sideways, line up in the box"), through your practice rep ("one slow pushup, chest to the floor"), into the countdown ("get ready, get set, GO"), across your set with a rep-by-rep tempo, and out the other side at the finish. You never have to look at the screen to know what to do next.
You'll hear it, even on silent
Coaching is only useful if you can hear it mid-set, so Cadoo's audio is set to play through the silent switch — you won't miss a cue because your phone was on vibrate. If you're playing music, the coach lowers it rather than cutting it off, then hands the volume back.
Sound and feel, not just words
Alongside the voice, Cadoo layers in quick sound cues and haptics at the moments that matter: a tick you can feel on the countdown, a rising note on "GO," a ticking clock on the final 3… 2… 1, and a satisfying cha-ching the instant your set is banked. Nail your practice rep and you'll get a little celebration for it, too. It's feedback you can feel without looking.
Why hands-free matters
You should be working out, not managing a camera. Voice guidance plus auto-submit means you can set your phone down, get into position, and just move — no tapping mid-plank, no fumbling between reps. And because the coach reinforces full-range, clean reps the whole way, more of your effort gets counted. On an app where reps are worth real money, that's the whole point.
Frequently asked questions
Can I hear the coach if my phone is on silent?
Yes. Cadoo's coaching is set to play through the silent switch, so you'll hear every cue even on vibrate — and it lowers your music rather than stopping it.
Does the coaching change per exercise?
The form and tempo cues do — pushups, situps, squats, pullups, and dips each get their own guidance. The countdown, finish, and celebration cues are the same across moves.
Is the coach counting my reps?
No — the coach guides you, but your reps are counted and scored by Cadoo's verification after you submit, so the count stays consistent and fair for everyone.
Related guides
- How Cadoo coaches you through every rep
- How Cadoo ensures accurate rep counting — the practice mode frame
- How Cadoo verifies your form before you record — the practice rep
- How Cadoo paces your workout — the 60-second guided set
- How Cadoo scores your form
- How Cadoo counts pushups
- How Cadoo times your plank
