> Documentation index: https://momentum.atlasapps.us/docs/llms.txt
> Canonical page: https://momentum.atlasapps.us/docs/getting-started/choose-a-starting-point

# Choose a starting point

Start with a Program in **Library** when you want a structure to make your own,
or create an empty training plan from **Plan** when you want to choose the
workouts yourself. You do not need to end another training plan first.

## Decide how much structure you want

A Program gives you a reusable, week-by-week template. Choose one that has
loaded in **Library** for that path. An empty training plan starts with your
name and dates; you add the workouts later. Neither path needs an existing
training plan.

## Take the path that fits

Choose one of these alternatives, not both as a setup sequence.

### Start with a Program

1. Open **Library > Programs**.
2. Open a Program.
3. Tap **Review Plan**.

Follow [Add a Program as a training plan](../plan/add-program-as-training-plan.md)
to choose its start date, review the schedule, and create your personal copy.

### Create your own training plan

1. Open **Plan**.
2. Open **Add**.
3. Tap **Add Plan**.

Follow [Create and manage a training plan](../plan/manage-training-plan.md)
to name the plan, choose its dates, and create it.

## Your own training plan

After a successful save, the Program path gives you a dated training plan with
the Program's weekly workouts. The custom path gives you an empty active
training plan. Other training plans stay unchanged.

## Keep the template and your training separate

Your personal training plan is independently editable; changing it does not
rewrite its source Program. Creating either kind of plan does not record
completed training.

## Follow your chosen path

- [Add a Program as a training plan](../plan/add-program-as-training-plan.md)
- [Create and manage a training plan](../plan/manage-training-plan.md)
- [Momentum's training structure](../concepts/training-structure.md)
- [Navigate Momentum](./navigate-momentum.md)