The math behind the scores
Transparent formulas—no black box. All weights are logged in kg.
Muscle stimulus (per set)
stimulus = weight × max(0, reps − RIR) × muscle contribution
Weight is bar load in kg. Reps in reserve (RIR) lowers effective reps so hard sets count more than easy ones. Contribution is how much an exercise targets that muscle.
Used for: Muscle impact maps, weekly stimulus totals, coach charts.
Effective reps
effective reps = max(0, reps − RIR)
Reps in reserve (RIR) estimates how many more reps you could have done. Effective reps power stimulus scores.
Used for: Stimulus scores, set records, and intensity modeling.
Weekly muscle stimulus
weekly stimulus = Σ stimulus scores (last 7 days)
Summed per muscle from all sets that hit that muscle in the rolling week window.
Used for: Growth estimates, recovery, undertrained detection.
Recovery score
recovery = clamp(100 − (weeklyStimulus / 5000) × 75, 15, 100)
More weekly load lowers recovery. Untrained muscles (0 stimulus) sit at 100%.
Used for: Recovery body map, ready-to-push logic.
Growth score
growth = round(stimulusScore × 0.6 + recovery × 0.4), where stimulusScore = min(100, (weeklyStimulus / 3000) × 100)
Balances recent training volume with readiness. Trend compares this week vs prior week stimulus.
Used for: Growth map colors, muscle detail charts.
Estimated 1RM
e1RM = weight × (1 + reps / 30)
Epley-style estimate for strength trend tracking.
Used for: Strength history (when enabled in your training pipeline).
Relative workload
volume per kg = (Σ weight × reps) / body weight
When your profile is set, coach compares total set volume to your body weight in kg.
Used for: Personalized AI coaching and workload context.
BMI (profile)
BMI = body weight (kg) / (height (m))²
Body metrics plus age inform coaching tone and recovery expectations—not logged set weights.
Used for: Profile page and coach context.