1RM CALCULATORBenefiting the HPFM studentAvailable on the Android Google Playstore

Nicholas Liggio

The issue.

• Often students in the Health and exercise science department are working with athletes. In labs we try to manipulate exercise programs in order to deliver the athlete his or her best possible performance.

• When creating a weight training program to boost an athletes power, explosiveness and strength it is crucial to be aware of the individuals 1RM.

• There’s an app for that!

Purpose of the App

• The app is called 1 Rep Max Calculator. It can be found on the google play store and downloaded directly to you apple or android tablet or mobile device.

• It is easy to use and greatly beneficial. Its purpose is to provide the 1RM of the individual you are training.

• This information is also supplemented with percentages describing the load in relation to the 1RM as shown.

How it works

• This app provides seemingly effortless progression while creating a training program for elite athletes. Normally the individual creating the program would have to get our his or her calculator to punch in the formulas that give you the 1RM of an athlete. By entering a weight and a repetition combination this calculator supplies the user with instant access to a configuration of numbers that describe the 1RM as well as Percentages in relation to the 1RM load.

• Google Play Store• 1 rep max calculator

• Best of all, its FREE