Logging a Set
Weight, reps, RPE, and RIR — what each means and how to enter them.
client guide/workout-tracker
What this is for: Record what you actually did in a way your trainer can analyze.
The four inputs
For every set in every exercise, the execution screen asks for:
- Open Today to see the workout your trainer planned.
- Click Start Workout to begin.
- Click Start Workout again, then Start Section.
- Your first exercise shows a row for every set.
- Type the Weight you lifted.
- Type the Reps you completed.
- Tap the check to log the set, and your rest timer starts.
| Input | What it is |
|---|---|
| Weight | Load lifted in lbs or kg (matches your profile units) |
| Reps | Number of repetitions completed |
| RPE | Rate of Perceived Exertion (1-10 scale) |
| RIR | Reps In Reserve (0-4+) |
Weight
- Tap the weight field in the set's row and type the number.
- The previous set's weight is shown as a hint underneath.
- For bodyweight exercises, leave weight at 0 or enter your bodyweight.
Reps
- Same idea — type or use +1 / -1.
- The target reps (set by the program) is shown as a hint.
- If you did fewer than target, log what you actually did. Don't fudge.
RPE — Rate of Perceived Exertion
A self-rating of how hard the set felt. Scale:
| RPE | What it means |
|---|---|
| 6 | Easy — could do many more reps |
| 7 | Moderate — could do 3 more reps |
| 8 | Hard — could do 2 more reps |
| 9 | Very hard — could do 1 more rep |
| 10 | Maximal — could not do another rep |
Most programs target RPE 7-9 for the working sets. RPE 10 is reserved for testing days.
RIR — Reps In Reserve
The mathematical inverse of RPE — instead of "how hard", you say "how many more reps could I have done":
| RIR | RPE equivalent |
|---|---|
| 0 | RPE 10 |
| 1 | RPE 9 |
| 2 | RPE 8 |
| 3 | RPE 7 |
| 4+ | RPE 6 or easier |
Pick whichever scale your trainer prefers (some use RPE, some use RIR). Both are stored.
Why your trainer uses these
- Volume tracking — weight × reps × sets = total volume. Used for progressive overload.
- Effort tracking — RPE/RIR detects fatigue. If your RPE creeps up at the same weight, recovery may be lagging.
- Predicting 1RM — RPE-based formulas estimate your max without actually testing it.
- Auto-progression — programs can prescribe "add 5lbs if RPE was 7 or below last session".
Step-by-step: complete one set
- Read the target on the screen (e.g. "Set 1 of 4 — Target: 8 reps @ RPE 8").
- Perform the set.
- Enter actual weight + actual reps.
- Pick RPE (and RIR if your trainer uses it).
- Tap Mark Set Complete.
- Rest timer starts (default 90s, configurable).
- After rest, perform next set. Repeat.
Common pitfalls
Where to find this
- Component:
WorkoutExecutionScreen. - Each set is a
SetLogrow stored against the workout session. - API: PATCH the session with the new set log.
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