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How do I change my coach's style, or call my coach, in Handler?

In Settings under Trainer preference, pick Marcus or Sarah and a style (Chill, Hype, Direct or Savage), then tap Save changes. With Handler Pro, open Coach chat, tap the phone button, then tap Start voice call for a two-way voice call with captions, up to 10 minutes.

By Will Richards. We make Handler. Updated .

Feature page: Coach styles

Change your coach's style

  1. Open Settings and go to Trainer preference. You also pick both during setup.
  2. Under Coach, choose Marcus or Sarah.
  3. Under Coach Mode, choose a style: Chill, Hype, Direct or Savage. Coach and style are separate choices.
  4. Tap Save changes.
Handler's coach styles with the app's description and preview line
StyleIn the appPreview line
ChillZero pressure, pure support.“No rush. One clean rep beats five sloppy ones.”
HypeIntense, limit-breaking energy.“You have more in you. Let’s go earn the next rep.”
DirectHonest, data-driven precision.“Your pace dropped. Rest 30 seconds, then match the target.”
SavageBrutal, uncensored tough love.“Excuses don’t move weight. Set up and finish the set.”

Savage carries an explicit-content warning in onboarding. Your style carries into coach chat, workout feedback, briefings and debriefs, and voice calls.

Call your coach

  1. Open Coach chat and tap the phone button.
  2. Tap Start voice call and allow microphone access if prompted.
  3. Talk; if Hold to speak appears, hold it while speaking and release when finished. Your coach answers aloud, with captions.
  4. Tap End call when you're done. Calls stop at 10 minutes and end if you leave the app.

Calls need Handler Pro, current consent to AI processing and a connection. During a Savage call you can optionally share an eligible Coach quote as text; ending the call hides Share.

What the style doesn't change

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