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. Start with the guide to working out percentages in Excel — the math every template on this site runs on.
August 24, 2026 · 4 min
How to Work Out Percentages in Excel (Formulas + Free Training Sheet)
Every percentage formula in Excel in one place — a percentage of a number, the percentage difference between two numbers, and a percentage increase — plus how coaches use them to program off percentage of 1RM. Free sheet included.
ReadJuly 27, 2026 · 4 min
Google Sheets for Personal Trainers (Free Client Template)
How to run a client roster out of Google Sheets — one file per client, shared links instead of emailed files, and check-ins off real data. Free template.
ReadJune 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 · 4 min
Free Excel Workout Plan Template for 2026 (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 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
Calculate Training Volume in Excel (Free Formula Template)
The exact Excel formulas to turn sets, reps, and load into weekly tonnage — so you see an athlete's workload before it turns into overuse. Free template inside.
ReadMarch 11, 2026 · 3 min
Free Google Sheets Workout Template (2026 Guide)
Prefer Google Sheets over Excel? Every free Excel Training Designs template opens and runs in Sheets. Here's the 60-second upload, and what to check after.
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