What you'll learn
By the end of this course, you'll be able to
- Record what you actually lifted rather than what was prescribed
- Rate effort as it felt on the day
- Swap an exercise without breaking your progress charts
- Write a note that gives your coach the context they need
Before you start
- A programme with exercises in it
- A week or two of training already logged
Lessons
Lesson 1: Posting an exercise update
Tell your coach what you actually did: sets, reps, how hard it felt, and anything worth saying. It is the main thing they work from between workouts.Guide·2 min readLesson 2: Rating effort with RPE
Six levels from very light to maximum effort. What each one means, why an honest rating is more useful than a flattering one, and how your coach uses it.Explainer·2 min readLesson 3: Substituting an exercise
When the machine is taken or the movement hurts, log what you actually did and mark it substituted. That keeps your charts honest instead of blank.Guide·2 min read