Effective volume vs total volume: why your set count is lying to you
You logged 20 sets for chest this week. The hypertrophy research says maybe 11 of them counted. Here's how to tell the difference and audit your real weekly volume.
Training science, practical tips, and Intrvl product updates that keep your sessions honest and performance-focused.
You logged 20 sets for chest this week. The hypertrophy research says maybe 11 of them counted. Here's how to tell the difference and audit your real weekly volume.
Intrvl 2.9 ships a refreshed neon glass UI, expanded Activity Timers, goal-aware Muscle Breakdown, a new Goals priority screen, and Safety Snapshots for local backups. Plus Weight Book layout and stability fixes.
Volume Analytics is now a dedicated screen. Persistent session snapshots make every calculation faster. History Export v1.1 ships structured volume data for coach workflows. Plus updated pricing — $39.99/year or $79.99 lifetime.
Thirty seconds per set feels like friction. Over six months it becomes the only complete record of what you actually did — and the only way to know if your training is working.
A volume analytics drill-down, a simplified main menu, and an updated history export that includes volume window comparisons for coaches.
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Share training data with your coach. Build programs on the web. Import and export custom exercises. Plus a new analytics dashboard, muscle group filters, and timer fixes.
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Training programs can now specify warm-up sets and failure targets. Plus navigation improvements and a premium access bug fix.
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Mark warm-up and failure sets directly in your JSON programs. Your analytics stay accurate from the first import.
Interval workouts now save to your training history, the dashboard shows your habits more clearly, and the timer has a new visual design. Plus a free trial and better iCloud protection prompts.
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