Quick start

MRFi Training App Guide

Use this guide to choose a pathway, build workouts, log training performance, understand RPE, and review your History and Progress.

Choose Pathway

Welcome

Welcome to the MRFi Training App

The app helps you choose a pathway, build workouts, log actual training performance, and use completed sessions to guide what comes next. Your app trial is 30 days, then $9.95/month.

Getting started

  1. Sign in and open Program Pathway.
  2. Choose the pathway that best matches your current training readiness.
  3. Build a workout, log the actual work you complete, and save progress as needed.
  4. Submit completed workouts so History and Progress stay useful.

Choose a pathway

  1. Familiarization Phase: best if you are new to resistance training or returning after time away.
  2. Linear Periodization: best after familiarization, when your technique and baseline loads feel repeatable.
  3. Weekly Non-Linear Periodization: useful later when you need more variety across training weeks.
  4. Custom Builder: useful when you already know exactly what you want to train.

Familiarization Phase

Start here if you are new to resistance training or returning after time away. Use manageable loads while you learn exercise names, form, RPE, and the app workflow.

Watch the Familiarization Phase instructional video

Linear Periodization

Use Linear Periodization after familiarization feels repeatable. This pathway typically progresses from higher reps and lighter loads toward lower reps and heavier loads.

Watch the Linear/Non-Linear Periodization instructional video

Weekly Non-Linear Periodization

Weekly Non-Linear Periodization is available for later progression and variety. It can help vary the training emphasis across weeks while still using RPE and completed workouts to guide decisions.

Logging a workout

  1. Open Workout Log for the planned or in-progress workout.
  2. Enter the actual load, reps, and RPE you completed for each set.
  3. Mark sets done as you train.
  4. Use notes when you modify load, range of motion, setup, or exercise choice.

Using RPE

RPE is your rating of perceived exertion for a set. A lower RPE means more reps likely remained in reserve; a higher RPE means the set was closer to your limit.

  1. If all prescribed sets and reps were completed and RPE stayed at or below target, consider a small load increase next time.
  2. If the workout was completed but RPE was higher than prescribed, keep the same load next time.
  3. If prescribed reps or sets were missed, reduce load or repeat before progressing.

Saving progress vs completing a workout

Use Save Progress during a workout when you need to leave and return later. Use Complete Workout only after the session is finished and the logged sets reflect what you completed.

Reviewing History and Progress

History shows completed workout details. Progress helps you review training patterns over time, including completed work, reflections, and performance trends.

Managing subscription or cancellation

Open Settings to manage your subscription or cancellation. The app includes a 30-day trial, then $9.95/month.

Educational videos

Safety reminders

Do not push through sharp, worsening, burning, numbness or tingling, chest symptoms, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath, or anything other than normal training effort.

Modify range of motion, load, angle, or exercise when appropriate. Seek appropriate medical or professional guidance when symptoms are concerning or uncertain.

Need help?

Use the assistant first

The MRFi Training Assistant can help with app navigation and general training guidance. For account support, contact MRFi Training support at training@mrfinstitute.org.