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 program with exercises in it
- A week or two of training already logged
Lessons
- Lesson 1: Posting an exercise updateTell 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 read
- Lesson 2: Rating effort with RPESix 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 read
- Lesson 3: Substituting an exerciseWhen 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