In this short video, we will walk you through our Progression Spreadsheet feature. We will cover how to schedule workouts on the calendar and then progress or regress the workout targets by customizing each individually scheduled workout.
Scheduling Workouts Before Using the Spreadsheet
To use the progression spreadsheet, workouts must first be scheduled in the program calendar. You can check when workouts are scheduled by:
- Opening the mini calendar next to each workout.
- Navigate to the program calendar tab.
If workouts are not scheduled, follow the steps in How To Schedule Workouts and Cardio Activities For Clients on the Web to do so.
How to Use the Progression Spreadsheet
Once workouts are scheduled, you can access the Progression Spreadsheet by selecting the Edit drop-down next to the workout name in the Master Program training phase. From there, select Progression Spreadsheet.
The spreadsheet provides a timeline view of the workout on each scheduled day. It's a great feature to use to maintain a consistent exercise framework while adjusting intensity over time. The progression spreadsheet allows you to:
- Modify exercise targets for each scheduled workout (e.g., adjust weights, reps, rest times).
- Customize progressive overload by increasing weights or reps over multiple weeks.
- Easily shorten or lengthen fixed rest times.
Important Notes About Progressions
1. Changes to a scheduled workout will impact the Progression Spreadsheet:
- Swapping or modifying exercises within a progressed workout will affect the spreadsheet.
- Unscheduling, rescheduling, or moving workouts on the calendar will remove progressions.
2. Cardio exercises cannot be progressed:
- The Progression Spreadsheet only supports strength and endurance exercises. Time-based cardio exercises cannot be progressed.
