Workout data ownership
How to correct a workout log without losing the original record
Fix weights, reps, exercise names, heart rate, and notes while preserving provenance and keeping weekly trends from silently changing.
The short answer
Correct the structured field that is wrong, keep the original entry as provenance, and make downstream changes visible. If 135 lb was parsed as 135 kg, fix the load rather than deleting the whole session. For major changes, preserve an edit timestamp or revision so weekly totals and exercise trends remain explainable.
Own the saved record
Correct the workout without erasing what you said.
LogFast keeps the original entry immutable while corrected fields recalculate history, Insights, and Coach context.
Create an editable logSeparate source, interpretation, and correction
A natural-language entry is the source statement; exercises, sets, duration, and heart rate are structured interpretation. Editing the interpretation should not rewrite what you originally said. Keeping both lets you resolve mistakes without pretending the model or first entry was always correct.
- Correct units before values enter trends
- Rename only the affected variation
- Use notes for context, not to hide a wrong field
- Archive duplicates instead of destroying their audit trail
Expect metrics to recalculate
Changing a completed set can affect volume, estimated strength, weekly counts, and Coach context. A trustworthy product updates those derived views from the corrected session and rejects stale edits when another copy changed first.
Worked example: correcting “5 km in 18 minutes” to “28 minutes” should update pace everywhere while preserving the original sentence and the corrected duration.
Archive when the session should leave analysis
Use reversible archive for duplicates, test entries, or workouts that should not count. Restoration should return the same session and revision. Permanent deletion can remain a separate privacy action with stronger confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
Should edits change the raw workout note?
No. Keep the raw note immutable and store corrections in the structured workout or a revision record.
What happens to personal records after a correction?
They should be recalculated from eligible completed sessions so an invalid load no longer creates a record.
Is archive the same as delete?
No. Archive removes a workout from active history and analysis but is reversible; deletion permanently removes data and needs clearer safeguards.