On most fitness apps you record a set alone, hoping it counts. On Cadoo you get a voice coach. From the moment you tap record, a guide walks you through getting set, nails your form with a practice rep, counts you into your set, keeps your tempo through all 60 seconds, and submits the clip for you — hands-free — so every rep is clean, credited, and working toward your game.
Here's exactly what happens, start to finish.
It starts before you record: the practice rep
The first thing the coach asks for isn't your set — it's one practice rep. You line up inside the on-screen outline, turn side-on to the camera, and do a single slow rep with good form. Cadoo scores it on the spot. Clear the bar and recording unlocks; come up short and the coach tells you to tighten up and try again.
This is the most important step. The practice rep sets the habit for the reps that count — full range, controlled tempo — before there's any pressure. It's the same form standard Cadoo grades your real set on, so nothing is a surprise. (Curious how the score is calculated? See how Cadoo scores your form.)
3, 2, 1 — into your set
Once your practice rep qualifies, the coach hands you into the real thing with an unmistakable countdown: "Get ready… get set… go — record your reps!" — each beat marked with a tick and a tap you can feel, then a rising cue on "GO." No guessing when the clock starts. You just move.
A coach for every rep
During your set, Cadoo runs an open rhythm — an effort cue and a return cue on the beat — tuned to your exercise, so you always have a tempo to follow:
- Pushups — "Down slow… chest to floor… press up… lock out."
- Squats — "Down, hips back… to parallel… drive up… stand tall."
- Situps — "Up all the way… curl up… lower slow… back down."
- Pullups — "Pull up… chin over bar… lower slow… full hang."
- Dips — "Down to ninety… lower slow… press up… lock out."
Between the tempo beats, the coach drops in short reminders that keep you honest — "Slow is pro," "Full range, every rep," "Clean reps are the ones that pay." Because on Cadoo the reps you're doing are literally worth money, it'll remind you what's on the line, too. Want to know exactly what makes a rep count for each move? Start with how Cadoo counts pushups.
The finish — hands-free
Each set is a fixed 60-second window. At the halfway mark the coach checks in, and with five seconds to go it calls the finish: "One more rep — finish up!" as the clock ticks down 3… 2… 1.
Then the best part: when the clock hits zero, Cadoo stops and submits your clip automatically. No hunting for a button mid-plank, no fumbling with sweaty hands — the set is banked and your video is on its way to be counted. Stop early if you're done sooner, and it routes you to a quick review-and-submit. Either way, the moment your set uploads, you'll know it.
Why it's built this way
Three reasons, and they all point back to fair, real workouts:
- Form over volume. The practice gate and the tempo cues push clean, full-range reps — the only kind that get credited. Sloppy speed reps don't help you.
- Hands-free. You should be working out, not managing a camera. Voice guidance and auto-submit keep your hands on the floor and off the screen.
- Money on the line. Cadoo games are real stakes. The coaching exists to make sure a legit effort gets counted as one — every single time.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to do the practice rep?
Yes — a qualifying practice rep unlocks recording. It's a quick form check that makes sure your real set lands above the bar, so your reps actually get credited.
What if I stop before 60 seconds?
That's fine. Stopping early takes you to a review screen where you submit your clip — Cadoo counts whatever reps are in it. You just bank fewer than a full 60-second set would allow. There's no penalty for a shorter clip.
Does the coach work for every exercise?
The guided coach covers Cadoo's camera-verified moves — pushups, situps, squats, pullups, and dips — each with its own tempo and form cues.
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 never miss a cue mid-set, and it lowers (rather than stops) any music you're playing.
Who actually counts my reps?
The on-screen coach guides you, but your reps are counted and scored by Cadoo's verification after you submit — so the count is consistent and fair for every player.
The four steps, in detail
- How Cadoo ensures accurate rep counting — the practice mode frame
- How Cadoo verifies your form before you record
- How Cadoo paces your workout — the 60-second guided set
- How Cadoo coaches you hands-free — the voice coach
