Pro Tip: Unlock the Full Power of OPEX Work Assessments in CoachRx
Ever notice how two clients can get the same score on a test but require completely different programming approaches? That's because raw numbers only tell part of the story. The real coaching magic happens when you can interpret those metrics and turn them into personalized programming decisions.
What It Is:
The OPEX Work assessment tracking in CoachRx is a comprehensive system for administering, analyzing, and tracking the 10-minute Assault Bike test. Unlike basic testing that only provides raw scores, this feature automatically calculates body weight-adjusted values using the OPEX formula, tracks progress over time with visual graphs, and helps you identify individual client limiters.
How to Use It:
Step 1: Administer and Record the Assessment
Navigate to your client's profile and select "Assessment" from the sidebar
Enter their current body weight in the OPEX Body section
Record their raw score (calories achieved in 10 minutes) in the OPEX Work section
Note how the system automatically calculates their body weight-adjusted score
Step 2: Analyze Beyond the Numbers
Ask follow-up questions to identify true limiters:
“How did you feel during this test?"
"What was the limiting factor for you?"
"How did your pacing strategy work?"
Observe their performance pattern (steady pace vs. fast start/crash)
Consider their training age and experience with the equipment
Step 3: Track Progress Visually
View the client's metrics graph under "Energy System Beginner"
Compare results across different testing periods
Correlate changes with your programming phases
Use the visual representation to explain progress to your client
Step 4: Connect Insights to Programming
For novice clients with low scores: Focus on equipment familiarity and basic aerobic development
For clients who start fast and crash: Address pacing strategies and sustainable output
For clients with specific limiters: Target programming to address those weaknesses
Reassess strategically (not too frequently) to allow adaptations to occur
Why It Matters:
As James FitzGerald often says, "Assessment offers you the truth." But that truth is only valuable if you can interpret it correctly and connect it to personalized programming decisions.
When you master this approach to assessment, you transform from a coach who simply collects data to one who delivers truly individualized programming based on objective insights. This creates several powerful outcomes:
Better Results: Programs that address clients' actual limitations produce faster, more sustainable progress
Increased Value Perception: Clients see that you're not giving them random workouts, but tailored solutions
Higher Retention*: When clients understand how your decisions connect to their assessment data, their buy-in and compliance significantly improve
Professional Differentiation: In a crowded market, this data-driven approach sets you apart as a true professional
Remember, your clients aren't paying for random training—they're paying for your expertise in recognizing and addressing their individual needs. The OPEX Work assessment gives you the tools to deliver exactly that.
This week, I challenge you to review your clients' most recent assessments and look beyond the numbers. What insights have you been missing that could transform your programming approach?
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