Logging Workouts
Logging your workout is how your Level coach tracks your progress. Every set you record helps your coach understand what weight you are lifting, how hard it feels, and whether you are ready for more.
How to log a set
Each exercise in your workout has a set logging grid with rows for each prescribed set. The columns depend on the type of exercise:
| Exercise Type | Columns |
|---|---|
| Reps & Weight (most exercises) | Set, Reps, Weight, RPE |
| Duration (planks, holds) | Set, Duration (seconds), RPE |
| Reps Only (bodyweight exercises) | Set, Reps, RPE |
| Distance & Time (cardio) | Set, Distance, Time, RPE |
To log a set:
- Open your workout from the Workouts page
- Find the exercise and its set logging grid
- Tap a field and enter your value (reps, weight, duration, etc.)
- Move to the next field — your entry saves automatically when you tap away
A green checkmark appears next to the set number once your data is saved. You can edit any field at any time by tapping it again.
What is RPE?
RPE stands for Rate of Perceived Exertion. It is a simple 0-10 scale that measures how hard a set felt. Your coach uses RPE to understand your effort level and make better programming decisions.
Here is how to think about the RPE scale:
| RPE | What it means | How it feels |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Hard | Can speak in short sentences |
| 7 | Hard | Challenging, 3-4 reps left in the tank |
| 8 | Very Hard | Tough, 1-2 reps left in the tank |
| 9 | Very Hard | Almost maximal, maybe 1 rep left |
| 10 | Maximum | All-out effort, nothing left |
For most working sets, your coach programs for RPE 7-8. This means you should finish the set feeling like you could have done 1-3 more reps. RPE 9-10 should be reserved for your heaviest sets or the last set of an exercise.
RPE is optional — you do not have to enter it for every set. But the more RPE data your coach has, the better it can adjust your training intensity over time.
RPE color coding
The RPE field changes color based on your rating:
- Green (RPE 7) — good working intensity
- Yellow (RPE 8) — solid effort
- Orange (RPE 9) — near-maximal
- Red (RPE 10) — all-out effort
These colors give you a quick visual sense of how intense your session is.
AI Suggest
If you are not sure what weight to use for an exercise, tap the AI Suggest button (the sparkle icon). Your coach will analyze your previous sessions and suggest weights and reps for each set. The suggestions appear as pre-filled values that you can accept or adjust.
Previous session data
Below the exercise name, you will see a summary of your last session for that exercise (for example, “Last: 3x10 @ 40-45kg — 5 days ago”). Tapping this summary opens a detailed view of your previous logs for that exercise, so you can see exactly what you did last time.
This makes progressive overload easy — just glance at what you did before and try to do a little more.
Volume trends
For exercises where you are logging reps and weight, a volume trend indicator appears next to the exercise name. This shows whether your total volume (sets x reps x weight) is up, down, or the same compared to your last session for that exercise.
- Green arrow up (+X%) — you lifted more volume than last time
- Red arrow down (-X%) — you lifted less volume
- Gray dash (Same) — volume matched your last session
Completing a workout
When you have finished all your sets, tap the Complete Workout button at the bottom of the screen. This marks the workout as done and earns you XP.
You can also mark a workout as incomplete if you tapped the button by mistake — just tap it again to toggle back.
Weekly check-in
At the end of each training week, you will see a Check In option on your workouts page. The weekly check-in lets you:
- Record your current weight
- Rate how the week felt (energy, motivation, recovery)
- Add notes about anything your coach should know
- Take progress photos (optional)
Your coach reviews your check-in data and uses it to make better decisions about your next phase.