Coaching, testing & programming, in plain terms.
Field notes from the coaches behind the templates — how to test athletes, build a program, and run a weight room that actually works. No fluff, just what we'd tell a coach over coffee.
June 4, 2026 · 2 min
How to Turn Testing Data Into a Program (Without a Spreadsheet Meltdown)
Most coaches test their athletes, then let the numbers die in a notebook. Here's a simple system for turning max testing into the actual training loads on the floor.
ReadMay 21, 2026 · 3 min
How to Write a Strength & Conditioning Program (Coach's Guide)
A complete, practical walkthrough of how to build a strength and conditioning program — from testing and goal-setting to sets, progression, and the free templates that do the math.
ReadMay 14, 2026 · 2 min
Free Excel Workout Plan & Routine Template (Auto-Calculating)
Stop rewriting weights by hand every week. This free Excel workout plan template takes one number — the athlete's max — and builds the whole routine around it.
ReadMay 6, 2026 · 3 min
Free Excel Workout Tracker & Log Template (Built for Coaches)
A workout you don't log is a workout you can't coach off of. Here's a free Excel workout tracker that turns scattered training notes into a record you'll actually use.
ReadApril 22, 2026 · 2 min
Free Training Plan & Schedule Template in Excel
A training plan is a calendar with intent. Here's how to build a season-long training schedule in Excel — and a free template that lays the whole plan out for you.
ReadApril 8, 2026 · 2 min
Free Personal Trainer Templates (Free Download, Built in Excel)
The templates that save personal trainers the most time aren't the prettiest — they're the ones that do the math. Here's a free download built for trainers who program for real clients.
ReadMarch 25, 2026 · 2 min
How to Calculate Training Volume in Excel (Formulas + Free Template)
Training volume is the number most coaches feel but never measure. Here are the exact Excel formulas to calculate it — sets, reps, load, and weekly tonnage — plus how to track variability.
ReadMarch 11, 2026 · 3 min
Free Google Sheets Workout Template (Our Excel Templates Work in Sheets)
Prefer Google Sheets over Excel? Good news — every free Excel Training Designs template opens and runs in Google Sheets. Here's the 60-second upload, and what to check after.
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