Finally able to get a couple of the templates bought and am starting with HLM. I have a question regarding the fatigue number on the log sheets - what is calculating this number? The reason I ask is that I’ve played with multiple entries and the results don’t seem to make sense. Sometimes it’s a negative others it’s barely a positive (.01). I understand fatigue percentages from the RTS training manual but can’t seem to grasp what this data is trying to signify.
I don’t believe the fatigue percentages are used in the HLM template as a way to regulate volume, so you can ignore that section of the calculator. My understanding is that the HLM template asks the lifter to adjust the weight used on sets across as necessary to maintain the prescribed RPE and complete the prescribed volume, which differs from the way RTS uses fatigue percents.
I agree with you in assuming they are not used, I just like spreadsheet data and tracking info so wanted to know what the numbers meant.
I’m pretty sure they are just vestigal fields, or perhaps they are used in other Barbell Med templates.
Are you going to keep a training log here? I’m using the HLM template and starting week 5 today. My weeks 1-4 were not from the template but were pretty close (boring story) and I plan to re-run HLM again after I finish this run.
I’d never thought about keeping an on-line training log other than using the tracking app over on RTS. I like the idea of it so maybe after I check out yours and a few others I’ll give it a shot!
The fatigue calculation is comparing the work set with the highest intensity against your last work set. If your template is similar to mine, you should have 2 blank squares to the right of your e1RM and 2 to the right of the fatigue percent. These “blank” cells contain the weight of your top set, reps in the tank + reps performed of your top set, weight of your last set, and reps in the tank + reps performed in your last set. The 2 cells beside the e1RM square calculate the e1RM of your top set (A). The 2 cells beside the fatigue percentage calculate the e1RM of your last set (B). The fatigue percentage is calculated by (1-A/B)*100.
I don’t know the intricacies of using fatigue percents in program management. That would be an explanation by someone far more qualified, but that is how the fatigue percentages are calculated.
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@Austin_Baraki @Jordan_Feigenbaum - Per the question above, How should the fatigue percentage be used in program management?