TrainNotesActivation set
The first Myo-reps set, labelled A. Its rep range and rest are configured before the mini-sets. Its reps do not count toward an additional-rep target.
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A
Actual
The load, reps or other metrics you actually performed. These values form the historical result.
Related: Target, Previous accepted
Additional reps
A Myo method whose target is the sum of mini-set reps, excluding activation.
Related: Activation set, Myo-reps
Autofill
The starting values selected when a session begins. Weight and Reps can independently use Planned or Previous accepted.
Related: Planned, Previous accepted
C
Carries and holds
A carry or hold counts as one physical working set. Its result retains weight, distance or time; distance and time do not become repetition-based tonnage.
Circuit
A linked repeated group that also allows a separate rest between Exercises as well as after each round.
Complete backup
A TrainNotes recovery file containing the full local record, including plans, sessions, settings and embedded progress photos. It differs from a history CSV.
Related: Workout import
D
Drop set
One set containing a main stage and reduced-load stages without rest between them. Each stage keeps separate load and reps.
E
Effective load
The load used for rep-based load and volume calculations. For external resistance it is the logged positive weight. For bodyweight work it combines the session body weight multiplied by the Exercise’s configured bodyweight factor with any added resistance. Missing required body weight can leave load-based results unavailable.
Estimated 1RM
A calculated single-rep equivalent, currently load × (1 + reps / 30), using the highest estimate in each workout. It is not a tested successful single.
Related: Rep-max record, Personal record (PR)
Exercise
A movement definition with its equipment, muscle assignments and tracking fields. Equipment-distinct movements are separate Exercises.
Related: Variant, Tracking schema
Exercise matching
The import review step that maps each source movement to an existing TrainNotes Exercise or an explicitly chosen new Exercise. Equipment and movement must agree, not just spelling.
Related: Workout import, Merge, Exercise
Exercise type
Compound or Isolation mechanics. Each can occur within a movement family such as Push.
Related: Movement type, Movement × Exercise type matrix
F
Failure set (F)
An ordinary working set taken to muscular failure. Record successful reps only; an unsuccessful additional attempt adds no rep.
Fibularis
The lateral lower-leg muscle group listed under Legs. Reviewed heel raises and lateral jumps assign assisting work; selected loaded carries and unsupported unilateral movements assign additional stabilization. It is not added to every leg Exercise.
Related: Isometric, Muscle contribution
H
History
The calendar and dated list of finished workouts. Imported sessions remain on their original training dates.
Related: Workout summary, Workout import
I
Isometric
Additional holding or stabilization of the working resistance. Static main targets remain Primary; substantial additional targets are Secondary. This supporting role contributes 0.25 in Combined analytics.
M
Merge
An explicit reversible mapping that combines duplicate Exercise or Variant identities for analytics while preserving historical records.
Related: Variant, Workout import
Mini-set
A short Myo-reps working segment labelled +1, +2 and onward. Record each actual rep count and complete its badge after the configured short rest.
Related: Myo-reps, Activation set
Movement type
Push, Pull or Legs classification. It is separate from Compound/Isolation mechanics and from muscle roles.
Related: Exercise type, Movement × Exercise type matrix
Movement × Exercise type matrix
A table showing movement-family and mechanics intersections, with row/column totals and drill-down cells.
Related: Movement type, Exercise type
Muscle activity map
The front/back anatomical visualisation of recorded workload for the current scope, role and metric. Its colour scale adapts to the data.
Related: Recovery, Muscle contribution
Muscle contribution
Attribution of a set or its volume to assigned muscles. Combined uses Primary 1.0, Secondary 0.5 and Isometric 0.25.
Muscle distribution radar
A polygon showing relative muscle-contribution shares with Current and, when available, Previous outlines. Its axes are not direct strength scores.
Related: Muscle contribution
Muscle training frequency
The number of distinct training dates involving a muscle, rather than the count of sets. Longer periods also show an average per week.
Related: Muscle contribution, Training streak
Myo-reps
An activation set followed by short rests and mini-sets at the same load, ending under the selected additional-rep or repeated-target rule.
Related: Activation set, Mini-set, Additional reps
P
Personal record (PR)
An achievement that is strictly better than preceding comparable results for the same Variant; a first successful result can establish the baseline.
Related: Rep-max record, Estimated 1RM, Volume
Planned
An autofill source that uses values written in the template rather than a previously accepted result.
Related: Previous accepted, Autofill
Plate calculator
A live-session tool that calculates equal plates per side from a total target, base weight and available pairs.
Related: Warm-up (WU)
Previous accepted
An autofill source using an accepted result for the same Variant and set position. Planned is the fallback when none exists.
Primary
The main training demand assigned to an Exercise, including static work when it is the target. It contributes 1.0 in Combined muscle analytics.
R
Recovery
One linear 72-hour scale: Primary leaves 72h, Secondary 48h, Isometric 12h. Readiness is 100 × (1 − remaining hours / 72), initially about 0%, 33% and 83%. Earlier stronger work still counts. No history shows 100% without a last-trained date.
Related: Muscle activity map
Rep range distribution
A histogram of actual successful rep counts, grouped as 1–5, 6–10, 11–15, 16–20 and 21+. It does not describe planned range targets.
Related: Rep range target
Rep range target
A minimum and maximum planned rep count; Actual remains one integer. It is different from the histogram of achieved rep counts.
Related: Target, Rep range distribution
Rep-max record
Best recorded load for a rep count, compared with earlier sets performed for at least that many reps. It is a record category, not the estimated 1RM formula.
Related: Personal record (PR), Estimated 1RM
RIR
Reps in reserve: the optional estimate of how many more reps you could have performed. It is separate from the row’s set type.
Related: RPE, Failure set (F)
Round
One A/B/C pass through a superset or circuit. A group round contains one set for each selected member.
RPE
Rating of perceived exertion: an optional per-set effort value chosen in Settings. It does not change successful rep counts or automatically mark Failure.
Related: RIR, Failure set (F)
S
Secondary
An assisting muscle role. It contributes 0.5 in Combined muscle analytics.
Serratus Anterior
The muscle represented by the visible digitations on the side of the ribs, listed under Shoulders in TrainNotes. It participates in scapular protraction and upward rotation.
Related: Muscle contribution
Set type
The row’s training method: W, WU, F, D or Myo. Different structures expose the applicable choices.
Related: Failure set (F), Drop set, Myo-reps
Share
Prepare chosen modules or measurement layouts as images, inspect Preview, then send them through the iOS share sheet.
Related: Workout summary
Shared muscle regions
A visual area reused for muscles without separate surface geometry. Rhomboids use middle-back Trapezius and Brachialis uses Biceps. Numerical statistics and recovery remain independent. Hip Flexors remain unpainted.
Related: Muscle contribution, Recovery
Superset
A linked group performed in member order within each round, with rest after the round and no configured between-member pause.
T
Target
The intended future result, which can differ from a lower actual performance. A target may contain a rep range.
Related: Actual, Planned, Previous accepted
Template folder
An optional way to organise and filter the Train template list. Unfiled means no assigned folder.
Related: Workout template
Template reminder
An optional weekday/time notification belonging to an individual template. It does not start or complete a workout.
Related: Workout template
Tracking schema
The metric fields used by an Exercise for both planning and logging, such as Weight + Reps or Time.
Training streak
Consecutive calendar weeks containing qualifying completed working sets, using the week-start setting and training history.
Related: Muscle training frequency
Trial and full access
60 days of full access from activation, followed by a one-time unlock. Existing records stay viewable and exportable after expiry.
U
Unlink
Return a linked group to separate Exercises while preserving its saved round sets and recorded values.
Use actual
The explicit action to accept a completed row’s actual result as a future target, including an intentional reduction.
Related: Previous accepted, Actual
V
Variant
A concrete implementation of the same Exercise and equipment, such as a particular brand of cable machine. PR history remains separate by Variant.
Related: Exercise, Variant location
Variant location
A saved place used to help choose a Variant at workout start through an unambiguous match within 100 metres.
Related: Variant
Volume
Recorded effective load multiplied by successful reps, summed over the relevant working sets. More volume can come from more sets, more reps or a higher load.
Related: Muscle contribution
W
Warm-up (WU)
Preparation recorded separately from working sets. It remains in history but does not contribute to working-set PRs or statistics.
Related: Working set (W), Set type
Weighted statistics
Role-weighted work contribution used in Statistics totals and classification charts. A physical set with Primary and Secondary assignments contributes 1.5 in Combined, while a Summary headline counts that one actual set.
Related: Muscle contribution, Volume, Workout summary
Working set (W)
An ordinary set counted in completed working-set statistics after its badge is completed.
Related: Warm-up (WU), Actual
Workout import
Local reconstruction of another training app’s CSV into dated TrainNotes sessions after review of units, matching and warnings.
Related: Merge, History, Complete backup
Workout summary
Analysis of one finished workout, available after Finish or from the workout record in History.
Related: History, Personal record (PR)
Workout template
A repeatable plan of Exercises, targets and methods used to start a new session. It is separate from the result of that session.
Related: Target, Template folder