How do personal records work in Coachably?
TL;DR: Coachably tracks each client’s personal records two ways — automatically after a completed training (marked Estimated) and manually by you (marked Tested). You’ll find them all in the client’s Personal Records tab.
How do personal records work in Coachably?
A personal record (PR) is the best result a client has hit for a given exercise. Coachably tracks these for you so you don’t have to keep your own log.
Records come from two sources. The first is automatic: after a completed training, Coachably reads the results, calculates an estimated 1 rep max with the Epley formula, and saves it. These records carry the Estimated badge.
The second source is you. When you tap Add Record and enter a result yourself, Coachably saves it with the Tested badge.
All records sit in the client’s Personal Records tab, grouped by exercise. When a client beats a previous best during a session, the New Personal Record! notification fires right away.
What’s the difference between an Estimated and a Tested record?
An Estimated record is calculated, not measured. Coachably runs the Epley formula on a workout result — for example, 3 reps at 90 kg gives an estimated 1RM of about 97 kg. Its source shows as Workout.
A Tested record is measured directly, such as an actual max lift. You add it by hand, so its source shows as Manual.
Use both together: let Coachably track progress automatically, then log a Tested record on the days you test a true max.
How do you add a personal record manually?
- Open the client profile and go to the Personal Records tab.
- Tap Add Record to open the Add Personal Record screen.
- In the Exercise field, tap Select exercise and pick one from the list.
- Choose a Record Type: 1 Rep Max, 3 Rep Max, 5 Rep Max, or Best Time.
- Enter the result — Weight (kg) for strength, or a duration in mm:ss for time.
- Set the Date and add optional Notes.
- Tap Save.
FAQ
How does Coachably calculate the estimated 1RM? It uses the Epley formula: 1RM ≈ weight × (1 + reps / 30). The result appears as a preview when you enter a 3 Rep Max or 5 Rep Max value and is tagged Estimated.
Can a coach edit or delete a record? Yes. In the Personal Records tab, open a record — you’ll see options to edit or delete it. Deletion is permanent and removes the full record history.
Where can I see the record history for an exercise? In the Personal Records tab, tap an exercise — the History section opens with a list of all previous records for that exercise.
When does the “New Personal Record!” notification appear? It fires automatically after a training session ends, when the results beat the client’s previous best for an exercise.