What is this?
Metrics provide a structured way to track client progress over time using numerical data and visual charts. By consistently logging values for body composition, performance, and wellness metrics, you build a clear picture of how a client is progressing toward their goals.
Why is it useful?
Clients often feel like they are not making progress because changes happen gradually. A metric chart that shows their body weight dropping steadily over three months or their deadlift increasing week over week provides objective evidence of progress. This data supports coaching conversations, keeps clients motivated, and helps you make informed program adjustments.
Step-by-Step Guide
Body Composition Tracking
Track physical changes with metrics like:
- Body Weight (kg or lbs) - logged weekly or daily
- Body Fat Percentage (%) - logged monthly
- Measurements (cm or inches) - waist, chest, arms, thighs, logged monthly
Set up a body composition folder in your metrics library and assign the relevant metrics to each client. Encourage clients to log under consistent conditions (e.g., morning, fasted, same scale).
[Screenshot: Body composition metrics folder with weight, body fat, and measurement metrics]
Performance Tracking
Track training progress with metrics like:
- 1RM values - squat, bench press, deadlift, overhead press
- Sprint times - 100m, 40-yard dash
- Endurance markers - 5K time, max pull-ups, plank hold duration
Log performance metrics after testing sessions or when clients hit new personal records.
[Screenshot: Performance metric chart showing squat 1RM increasing over a training cycle]
Wellness Tracking
Track lifestyle factors that influence results:
- Sleep (hours per night)
- Steps (daily step count)
- Stress level (self-reported scale)
- Energy level (self-reported scale)
Wellness metrics help you spot correlations. A client whose weight loss stalled might also show declining sleep and rising stress levels.
[Screenshot: Wellness metrics dashboard showing sleep and steps trends]
Viewing Trends Over Time
- Go to the client's Metrics tab
- Open any metric to see the chart
- Look at the overall direction of the trend line
- Identify patterns such as plateaus, dips, or steady progress
- Use the history table to review specific data points
Celebrating Milestones
When a client hits a milestone, the metric chart makes it visible:
- Body weight reaching a target
- A new 1RM personal record
- Consistent sleep above 7 hours for a full month
Reference the chart data in your coaching conversations to acknowledge progress and reinforce positive behaviors.
Comparing Across Time Periods
- Look at metric values from the start of a program versus the current week
- Compare month-over-month changes to assess the rate of progress
- Use the chart to show clients their long-term trajectory, even when weekly fluctuations seem discouraging
Using Metric Data in Coaching Conversations
- Share specific numbers when discussing progress: "Your weight is down 4 kg since we started"
- Reference charts when adjusting programs: "Your squat 1RM has plateaued for 3 weeks, let us change the approach"
- Use wellness data to address lifestyle factors: "Your sleep has dropped below 6 hours this week, that might be affecting recovery"
Things to Note
- Clients see their own metric charts in the mobile app, which keeps them engaged with their data
- Consistency in logging is key. Encourage clients to log at the same time and under the same conditions
- For binary tracking (did they do it or not), use Habits instead of Metrics
- Metric data can also be synced automatically from Number-type check-in questions
FAQs
How often should clients log their metrics?
It depends on the metric. Body weight works well daily or weekly. Measurements and body fat are best monthly. Performance metrics after testing sessions.
Can clients see their own progress charts?
Yes. Clients have full access to their metric charts and history in the mobile app.
What if a client's metric is not showing progress?
Check that enough data points are logged. If the data is flat, review the program and lifestyle factors. Use wellness metrics to identify potential blockers.
Can I track the same metric differently for different clients?
Each client has independent data for any assigned metric. The same metric template can be used across clients, but each client's chart reflects only their own logged values.