---
license: other
license_name: repdb-free
license_link: LICENSE.md
language:
  - en
  - de
  - es
pretty_name: Exercise Dataset (Free Tier, RepDB)
tags:
  - fitness
  - exercise
  - workout
  - sports
  - health
size_categories:
  - n<1K
configs:
  - config_name: default
    data_files: exercises.csv
---

# Exercise Dataset — Free Tier (RepDB)

A free, ready-to-use **fitness exercise dataset**: **601 exercises**, each
illustrated with flat-style **512×512 WebP** images (a start/peak pose pair, or
a single main pose for static holds and stretches), with target muscles,
equipment, MET values, and full instructions in **English, German, and
Spanish**.

This public snapshot is the **free tier of [RepDB](https://repdb.co/?utm_source=huggingface)**. Free for personal
and commercial use inside applications, with attribution.

## Need exercise animations?

**RepDB Standard** adds **smooth looping animations, transparent backgrounds,
and one consistent character** for a cohesive exercise library in your app.
Place the same animation on light, dark, or custom backgrounds.

<a href="https://repdb.co/preview/?utm_source=huggingface">
  <img src="https://huggingface.co/datasets/RepDB/exercise-dataset/resolve/main/premium-samples/bent-over-db-row.webp" alt="RepDB Standard: bent-over dumbbell row animation with muscle highlighting and a transparent background" width="320">
</a>

**Paid Standard preview · evaluation only.** Production use of this sample
requires a Standard license; redistribution is not permitted.

**[Browse the animation preview →](https://repdb.co/preview/?utm_source=huggingface)** · **[Standard details & pricing →](https://repdb.co/pricing/?utm_source=huggingface)**

## Free vs. paid tiers

This free snapshot contains **601 exercises**. The paid bundle dated
**2026-09-04** contains **608 exercises**, including motion
animations for **496 exercises** in Standard; **112 exercises
use static illustrations**.

| | **Free** (this dataset) | [**Starter**](https://repdb.co/pricing/?utm_source=huggingface) | [**Standard**](https://repdb.co/pricing/?utm_source=huggingface) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise set | 601 exercises in this public snapshot | 608 exercises | 608 exercises |
| Still illustrations | flat style · solid background · 512×512 WebP | flat + classic styles · 1024×1024 WebP | Starter + transparent classic backgrounds |
| Animation | — | — | smooth looping motion for **496 exercises**, with transparent backgrounds |
| Commercial license | visible RepDB attribution required; in-app use | use under your own brand, no attribution | use under your own brand, no attribution |

**[Standard details & pricing](https://repdb.co/pricing/?utm_source=huggingface)** — one payment, no subscription.

For examples on light, dark, and gradient backgrounds, see the
[fitness app themes guide](https://repdb.co/blog/fitness-app-themes-transparent-exercise-webp/?utm_source=huggingface).

## Files

- `exercises.json` — structured records (schema v3).
- `exercises.csv` — one row per exercise (pipe-separated list fields;
  `equipment` is empty for bodyweight-only moves).
- `images/flat/` — flat illustration, solid background, 512×512 WebP.
  Filenames: `<id>-start.webp` + `<id>-peak.webp`, or `<id>-main.webp` for
  single-pose exercises.
- `premium-samples/` — one exercise at Standard-tier quality (classic stills +
  transparent-background looping animation, the same clip shown on
  [repdb.co](https://repdb.co/?utm_source=huggingface)). **Evaluation only**; not for production use or redistribution.
- `LICENSE.md` — the free-tier license (full text).
- `ATTRIBUTION.md` — copy-paste Markdown, HTML, and app-credit attribution.

## Load it

```python
import json
from huggingface_hub import hf_hub_download

path = hf_hub_download("RepDB/exercise-dataset", "exercises.json", repo_type="dataset")
with open(path, encoding="utf-8") as f:
    data = json.load(f)
print(data["count"], "exercises")
```

Or straight from the dataset site:

```python
import json, urllib.request
url = "https://exercise-dataset.com/exercises.json"
data = json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(url))
```

## License

RepDB Free Tier License (see `LICENSE.md`): free for **personal and commercial
use inside applications** with attribution ("Exercise data by RepDB
(repdb.co)"). No redistribution as a dataset or API; images may not be used as
input or training material for generative models. For the full, growing
dataset with a commercial license, see [repdb.co/pricing](https://repdb.co/pricing/?utm_source=huggingface).

## Links

- Animation preview: [repdb.co/preview](https://repdb.co/preview/?utm_source=huggingface)
- Full dataset & pricing: [repdb.co/pricing](https://repdb.co/pricing/?utm_source=huggingface)
- GitHub: https://github.com/RepDB/exercise-dataset
- Browsable viewer: https://exercise-dataset.com/
- Hugging Face interactive explorer: [open the Space](https://huggingface.co/spaces/RepDB/repdb-exercise-dataset-explorer)