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Q.01How is RPE calibrated if I’m new to it?+
You'll log velocity and perceived effort on your first ten top sets. The model fits both to your individual force-velocity curve and starts predicting RPE within roughly
14 days of normal training. Until then, the platform leans on a conservative population prior — your prescriptions are slightly lighter than they'll eventually be, on purpose.Q.02Do I have to use a coach, or can I self-program?+
Either. The Self-coached plan gives you the whole programming + auto-regulation engine and the entire block library. About 38% of lifters on the platform are self-coached. You can also switch into a coached block for meet prep only and back out after.
Q.03What federations and equipment standards are supported?+
KNKF, IPF, WRPF, EPF, RPS, SSF. Knee sleeves, knee wraps, single-ply, multi-ply, and raw classifications are all tracked separately. Attempt selection and plate math respect federation rules — kilo plates rounded the right way, no 1.25 kg pairs at meets that don't run them.
Q.04How are coaches vetted?+
Coaches submit a sample 12-week block, three athlete references, and a video call with our head of coaching. About 1 in 9 applicants makes it. We re-review every coach annually on athlete outcomes and retention. Full process on the Coaches page.
Q.05What happens if I get hurt or take time off?+
Pause your subscription mid-block at no charge. The platform tracks time-off-barand rebuilds your prescriptions on return — bias toward volume, RPE-capped intensity, and a reintroduction template your coach can override. We also flag movements that historically aggravate your specific issue based on what you've logged.
Q.06Will it work alongside my existing tracker?+
We import from Strong, Hevy, Boostcamp, RepCount, and CSV. Most lifters move their training history over in under five minutes. Two-way sync to Strong and Apple Health is live; Hevy is read-only. Your previous training data seeds the model so you don't start from zero.
Q.07Is there an Olympic weightlifting version?+
Not yet. Snatch and C&J velocity profiles are different enough that we'd rather get it right than ship a half-version. We're in private testing with three weightlifting coaches now — sign up below if you want in.
Q.08Can I run a non-standard block — Sheiko, Conjugate, Bulgarian?+
Yes. The block builder is template-agnostic. The auto-regulation rules apply on top of whatever movement and intensity prescription you write. Sheiko #29, Westside conjugate, Bulgarian heavy single, 5/3/1 BBB, custom DUP — all run on the platform today.
Q.09What if I disagree with the model on a given day?+
You always override. The platform never auto-changes a set you've prescribed yourself — it surfaces the adjustment and you accept or dismiss. Coaches can lock specific cells (the meet opener, for instance) so the model can't touch them.
Q.10How fast is coach feedback turnaround?+
On the Coached plan: every coach commits to 72-hour video review and 24-hour reply on direct voice notes. If your coach misses twice in a quarter you get a credit and we have a conversation with them. Real numbers, no vague "fast response."
Q.11Does the platform travel to meets?+
Yes. The meet day mode is offline-capable; once flights and openers are locked, everything works in airplane mode. The handler app for your second runs on the same login, free, on any device.
Q.12Where does my data live, and who owns it?+
You do. Servers in Frankfurt (EU), encrypted at rest, GDPR compliant. Full CSV export of your raw training data is one click. We use aggregate anonymous data to train the e1RM model; you can opt out and the platform still works (your prescriptions use your own data only).
Q.13Can I switch between Self-coached and Coached mid-block?+
Yes — pro-rated, takes effect immediately. Lifters often run Self-coached year-round and switch to Coached for the 12 weeks before a meet, then back. The model carries over unchanged.
Q.14Do you offer student or military discounts?+
20% off any plan for students, active military, and competitive masters lifters (50+). Verified through ID.me at checkout. Stacks with the annual discount — so an annual coached plan ends up around
€119/mnd.Yours wasn't on the list?
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