Procedure

1. Retrieve Historical Context: Use get_user_history or analyze_training_history to identify previous performance for the specific exercises the user is performing to establish a baseline for Load, Sets, and Reps.

2. Record Quantitative Data: For every resistance training movement, use add_exercise to log the core variables:

   • Load: The weight used.
   • Volume: The specific count of sets and repetitions.
   • Exercise Order: Ensure exercises are logged in the sequence performed to account for fatigue carry-over.

3. Apply Autoregulation (RPE/RIR):

   • Prompt the user for their Intensity of Effort for each set (Rating of Perceived Exertion or Repetitions in Reserve).
   • Log these values in the exercise comments or notes to distinguish "hard sets" (0–3 RIR) from "junk volume."
   • If a user reports an RPE of 8 or lower for all sets at a specific load, signal that a load increase is appropriate for the next session.

4. Capture Technical Constraints: Use create_note to record qualitative factors that impact mechanical tension:

   • Range of Motion (ROM): Note if the full range was achieved.
   • Tempo: Note the speed of the eccentric and concentric phases.
   • Readiness: Note any "tweaks" or daily fluctuations in physical state that influenced the session.

5. Calculate Progressive Metrics:

   • Use compute_one_rep_max to estimate strength trends.
   • Calculate Volume Load (Tonnage) by multiplying Sets × Reps × Load.
   • Note: Remind the user that Tonnage is a baseline indicator and should not be increased at the expense of technical execution or by adding low-intensity repetitions.

6. Evaluate for Progression:

   • Review the number of "hard sets" performed.
   • If progress stalls, use get_insights to determine if the user is increasing volume (more reps/sets) or intensity (more load) effectively.
   • Advise adjustments based on the goal: increasing load for strength or increasing volume/effort for hypertrophy.