How to Use Sets and Reps Editor

The Sets and Reps editor is one of those features that completely changes how you build complex workouts. Instead of creating dozens of individual intervals, you can structure entire workout blocks with just a few inputs.

Why Sets and Reps Makes Sense

Let me show you what I mean. Here's a brutal workout that would normally require a very long list of intervals:

Compare that to our standard edit mode for the same workout - you'd be scrolling down, down, and down... keep going. Hard to believe it's the same workout.

The Sets and Reps editor lets you think in training blocks rather than individual intervals, which is usually how we actually structure workouts anyway.

Common Questions I've Seen

Here are some questions that come up when people start using this feature:

Decimal vs. Time Format: You can enter durations either as decimals (0.5 minutes) or in time format (0:30). Both work fine - use whatever feels more natural to you.

Rest Periods: Rest intervals are treated as full intervals in their own right. This means you can specify both duration and intensity for recovery periods, which is great for active recovery between hard efforts.

Multiple Blocks: Yes, you can create multiple blocks with different patterns in the same workout. Just add a new block after completing your first one.

Pro Tips

After helping many users with this feature, here are some useful approaches:

For Very Short Intervals: When creating sprint-style workouts with very short durations (like 15-30 seconds), I recommend using the time format (0:15) rather than decimal minutes for more precise control.

Complex Rest Patterns: If you need varying rest periods, create separate blocks. For example, if you want 30-second rest after the first three reps but 1-minute rest after the last two, split this into two blocks.

Checking Your Work: Always preview the expanded workout after creating it. This helps ensure the intervals are exactly as you intended, especially for more complex patterns.

When to Use Sets and Reps

Sets and Reps is perfect for:

• Classic interval workouts (like 5x5 minutes at threshold)
• Sprint sessions with consistent recovery periods
• Ladder workouts where each block has a different pattern
• Any workout with repeated identical intervals

Stick with standard editing for:

• Progressive workouts where each interval is unique
• Complex structures that don't follow a repeated pattern
• Workouts where you need fine control over each individual interval

Getting Help

If you run into anything unexpected while using Sets and Reps, don't hesitate to reach out through the forum. I regularly check it and can help you figure out the best way to structure your specific workout.

Remember, Sets and Reps is designed to make your workout creation faster and more intuitive. Once you get comfortable with it, you'll wonder how you ever managed without it.