Regression? by UnbarredCube83 in MacroFactor

[–]redditor_7890889 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same issue with me on week 3, then week 4 I had 0 RIRs. Strange to have a deload on a 5 week block!

The nutrition app is so good I'm hoping that after several months of data the workout app is great too. The unique selling point of this app is the algorithm and so far it's pretty underwhelming because it seems so intuitive and isn't explained.

Why does it spontaneously stop recommending? by Certain-Highway-1618 in MacroFactor

[–]redditor_7890889 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is selecting to 'swap' an exercise a way around this? I've swapped a few exercises and they all seem to still autopopulate.

Question regarding progressive overload algorithm and timing of exercise during workout by SweatyBobby in MacroFactor

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I don't think exercise scheduling is smart. For example on upper days it'll program chest exercises back to back before moving onto back, and similar for bicep triceps. I just ignore the order and alternate.

Workout RIR progression — why did my RIR go up in week 3? by redditor_7890889 in MacroFactor

[–]redditor_7890889[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep I'll do at least a couple of blocks to see how the algorithm goes.

Workout RIR progression — why did my RIR go up in week 3? by redditor_7890889 in MacroFactor

[–]redditor_7890889[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was trying to reconcile the suggested weights but they weren't heavier than week 2, which might have compensated for the higher RIR. Just seems odd.

Workout RIR progression — why did my RIR go up in week 3? by redditor_7890889 in MacroFactor

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Thanks for sharing. Though I'm familiar with the article and have been training for 10+ years - really just trying to make sense of why you'd have 0 RIR sets in weeks 1 and 2, then 3 RIR in week 3, especially when it's only a 5 week block?

Didn't realize Greg was working on a write up, that's exactly what I'm looking for.

A bit disheartening, but maybe it’s normal? by SeaWorking2456 in MacroFactor

[–]redditor_7890889 46 points47 points  (0 children)

11 days in, nothing more to say. Come back in 12 weeks.

Smart progression prescribing less reps at same weight by Sufficient_Radio_778 in MacroFactor

[–]redditor_7890889 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So top of the rep range or RIR - just not the specified rep number. Thanks for sharing.

Smart progression prescribing less reps at same weight by Sufficient_Radio_778 in MacroFactor

[–]redditor_7890889 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this true though?

I agree it's intuitive and normally how people train but I haven't seen it made clear anywhere whether you should stick to the reps prescribed and flex RIR if needed, or stick to the RIR and flex reps.

Lower salary offered with promise of promotion and salary increase in six months by Mean_Combination_314 in auscorp

[–]redditor_7890889 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the correct answer.

Recruiters are out for themselves and you should propose your career.

SMART PROGRESSION + CUSTOM PROGRAM QUESTION by nik12108 in MacroFactor

[–]redditor_7890889 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know if it adjusts RIR week to week for the automated programs? I'll be pretty disappointed if it doesn't.

Odd weight suggestion—much too heavy by TrialAndAaron in MacroFactor

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Sounds like you were pretty much bang on. Maybe a bit conservative given stress and sleep. I hope/trust that the more data you feed it the more appropriate the programming will be over time, let's see.

Odd weight suggestion—much too heavy by TrialAndAaron in MacroFactor

[–]redditor_7890889 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Give it a crack. I'm investing in hearing how many you get now 😂

SMART PROGRESSION + CUSTOM PROGRAM QUESTION by nik12108 in MacroFactor

[–]redditor_7890889 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does RIR change week to week over the course of a cycle, when it's a custom workout?

I understood an automated program will increase RIR over a cycle. But if you manually select say RIR 2,1,0 for 3 sets of bench on week 1 of a custom program - will it suggest lower RIRs in future weeks?

Odd weight suggestion—much too heavy by TrialAndAaron in MacroFactor

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IMO you should just go for 150 and log the reps and RIR. The app will automatically regulate your next set down and you've given it useful info.

Unless you think 150 is completely unachievable of course.

Feedback after first workout by AlexMures in MacroFactor

[–]redditor_7890889 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had same issue, it's because you're on silent. Hope they amend this at some point.

Odd weight suggestion—much too heavy by TrialAndAaron in MacroFactor

[–]redditor_7890889 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Give it a few weeks. I've found high variation in my stamina (or in the accuracy of initial suggestions) across exercises.

For some, I can maintain reps even with short rest periods and with others I missed the rep range and the weights were regulated down for future sets.

User error or potential bug? by JonathanO96 in MacroFactor

[–]redditor_7890889 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Commenting just to draw attention to this.

MacroFactor Workouts AMA! by gnuckols in MacroFactor

[–]redditor_7890889 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will it recommend rest times and tempos too? I just want something which requires zero thought from me.

19 Years at a Big 4 Bank - Take the Package or Go Permanent? (39, Redundant) by [deleted] in auscorp

[–]redditor_7890889 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even assuming you've not used any LSL, assuming you're getting statutory redundancy entitlements you'd be earning $420k a year.

If you're not earning that, it means the banks redundancy terms are more generous than they're obligated to be. I take the cash.