How to Take Notes from Podcasts During Workouts (Hands-Free Solution)
Listening to podcasts at the gym keeps you productive. But those valuable insights? Gone by the time you hit the showers.
This article shows you how to capture and remember what you learn—without interrupting your workout.
The Solution: AI-Powered Note-Taking
Snipd is a podcast app with AI note-taking that works while you train. When you hear something valuable, you have three ways to capture it:
1. Triple-Tap Your Headphones
Works on most Bluetooth headphones. Perfect during rest periods or between sets. Takes less than a second and doesn't interrupt your workout.
2. Tap on Your Phone or Watch
If you have your phone nearby or wear an Apple Watch, tap the "Create Snip" button on the player screen. One tap, done.
3. Let AI Capture Automatically (Hands-Free)
Enable automatic capture in Settings. The AI identifies important moments as you listen and saves them for you. Perfect when your hands are busy with weights, machines, or during intense sets.
How it works:
- The AI captures the audio segment, transcribes it word-for-word, and generates a summary
- The podcast continues playing without interruption
- After your workout, all insights are synced with audio, transcript, and AI summary
- Review, add notes, delete what doesn't matter
How to Set It Up
Getting started takes less than 5 minutes.
1. Download Snipd
Get Snipd from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). Free to download.
2. Import Your Podcasts
Import your subscriptions from your current app, or search and subscribe directly in Snipd.
3. Press Play
Start listening to any episode and begin your workout.
4. Capture Insights
When you hear something valuable:
- Triple-tap your headphones
- Let auto-snipping capture automatically (enabled by default)
- Tap the "create-snip" button on your Apple Watch or phone screen
The AI transcribes and summarizes the moment you just heard in the background and saves it for you.
5. Review Your Notes
Open Snipd after your workout to see everything you captured with full audio, transcripts, and AI summaries. Keep what matters, delete the rest, add your own notes, or export to your note-taking system.
Why This Works
This approach solves the core problems of taking notes while training.
No interruption. Triple-tap takes a fraction of a second. Automatic capture requires zero action. Either way, you stay focused on training.
Hands-free when you need it. Mid-set with weights? The AI captures automatically. Between sets? Triple-tap. Both work together.
Better than memory. You get word-for-word transcripts and summaries, not fuzzy recollection.
Additional Features
Snipd includes features that turn casual listening into a complete learning system.
Full Transcripts
Episode include a searchable transcripts with speaker names. Read ahead, jump to specific moments, or review what was said word-for-word.
AI Chapters
The AI automatically breaks episodes into chapters with descriptions. Skip to topics that matter, see what's coming up, or review the structure of what you listened to.
Chat with Episodes
Ask questions about the episode content. "What did the host say about productivity?" or "Summarize the main takeaways." The AI answers based on the full transcript.
Export & Sync
Connect Snipd to Readwise, Notion, Obsidian, or Markdown. Every insight you capture automatically syncs to your note-taking system. Build your knowledge base without manual transfers.
Custom AI Summaries
Configure how the AI summarizes your captures—actionable takeaways, bullet points, or specific formats. Set it once, and every capture follows your style.
Spaced Repetition
Enable daily recap to resurface insights at optimal intervals. Your workout captures get reviewed hours later, then days later, strengthening retention.
Learn more about Snipd features here.
FAQ
Common questions about using Snipd at the gym.
Does this work on Android?
Yes. Snipd works on both iPhone and Android.
Do I need to keep my phone with me at the gym?
If you have an AppleWatch, you can use the watch without needing the phone. Learn more about Snipd's Apple Watch app here.
Does this work with any podcast?
Yes. Snipd is a full podcast player like PocketCasts, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Is it free?
Yes. Snipd Free includes AI features for two episodes per week. Check the pricing page for details.
Get Started
Listening to podcasts during workouts is productive. Actually remembering what you learn is better.
Triple-tap when something resonates. Let AI capture automatically when your hands are busy. Review after your workout.
Turn gym time into learning time.
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