Keep the coach’s original as the instruction source, manually record actual work and date every programme revision. Ask about ambiguity before silently rewriting the plan.
Keep the original programme available
Retain the version your coach supplied, including the date or block identifier. A custom workout is a convenient working copy, but it should not become the only source for instructions you may have abbreviated. Keep any exercise cues, rest instructions and permitted alternatives accessible in the original reference.
Before transferring anything, identify the session names and the meaning of any shorthand. Ask whether a repetition range applies per side, whether a load includes the bar and which exercises are paired. A ten-minute clarification can prevent several weeks of records built around a mistaken interpretation.
Check the working copy line by line
Create the session list manually using the supported custom workout workflow. Compare each exercise identity and its instructions against the original. Do not substitute a similarly named movement merely because it is easier to find. If the app fields cannot express a cue, retain it in the programme reference instead of assuming it has been preserved elsewhere.
For example, a coach might distinguish two supported row variations across sessions A and B. Keep those identities distinct in your working copy. After entering both sessions, read back the original and the app list together. This is an accuracy check, not a request to redesign the programme.
Treat the workout log as the performed record
During the session, enter completed results rather than treating planned values as confirmed. If the programme gives a range, record the repetitions actually completed in each set. Preserve useful deviations, such as an approved equipment alternative, in a companion record if the available logging fields do not capture the context.
Imagine a session instruction containing three work sets, but an appointment forces you to leave after two. The history should contain the two completed sets. Your coach can then see the difference between an exercise difficulty and a scheduling interruption when you discuss the session.
Give every revision an effective date
When the coach updates the routine, record which session changes and when the new version starts. Keep earlier completed sessions associated with the old instructions. Replacing the current working copy does not mean earlier history should be interpreted as though the revised programme existed at the time.
A compact change record could say Block 3 begins 26 October; Session B uses the new coach-approved movement. If a message is ambiguous, ask whether the change applies immediately or at the next block. That detail matters more than inventing a polished programme title.
| Version | Effective date | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Block 2 | Earlier sessions | Original coach document |
| Block 3 | 26 October | Updated Session B instruction |
| Completed history | Actual visit dates | Results under the version then in use |
This can be kept in your own notes; no coach portal or automatic programme synchronisation is assumed.
Prepare a precise question for the next review
Before meeting your coach, inspect the relevant completed sessions and identify the question you need answered. Instead of saying the programme is confusing, point to a specific exercise, date and instruction. You can refer to the record during the conversation or manually summarise it in the communication method you already use.
Nexal provides free custom workouts, manual workout logging and history on Android. This guide assumes manual entry and personal review, not an import, export, coach account or sharing integration. Premium AI workout planning is optional; you do not need another generated programme to record the one your coach has already provided.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Nexal import my coach’s programme automatically?
Automatic programme imports are not a verified feature. This guide uses manual custom workout entry and keeps the original programme as a reference.
Should I use AI planning alongside my coach’s instructions?
You do not need AI planning to log a coach-provided routine. Discuss proposed programme changes with your coach rather than silently combining instructions.
Sources and editorial notes
Prepared by Nexal for general education. This is product-team content, not an independent review or a clinically reviewed programme. Exercise and nutrition examples are illustrative, not personalised recommendations.
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