What each level means
Rx, short for as prescribed, means you did every movement at the written weight, reps and standard. Scaled means you changed something so the workout suited you: a lighter load, fewer reps or an easier version of a movement. Rx+ means you did more than was written, for instance a heavier weight or a harder movement.
Why the level is part of the score
A time of 8 minutes at a lighter weight is not the same result as 8 minutes at the written weight. Recording the level next to the score keeps the two results from being mistaken for each other, and it is what makes a later repeat of the workout a fair comparison.
How to scale
Scale to keep the intent of the workout. A workout written with a heavy barbell is better done lighter and fast than heavy and slow. Common changes are a lower load, fewer reps, an assisted or incline version of a movement, or a shorter workout. If a movement hurts or you are unsure of it, a qualified coach can help you choose a substitute.
Staying consistent
Keep the name, the format and the level the same on a repeat attempt. If you scale one day and do the workout as written the next, treat them as two different results.
In One Fitness Hub
- When you log a WOD, add Rx, Scaled or Rx+ beside the score, along with the workout text and any notes.
- For a capped workout, record the time cap and the reps completed.
- Beating an earlier result for the same WOD can mark a personal record, so keep scaling and notes consistent when comparing.
Common questions
Is scaling a bad thing?
No. Scaling is how a workout is made to fit the person doing it, and a well-scaled workout still trains what the workout intends.
What does Rx+ mean?
Harder than written, such as a heavier weight or a more difficult movement.
Can I compare a scaled and an Rx result?
Not directly. They are different results, which is why the level is recorded.
Related terms
- WOD: A WOD, or workout of the day, is a single programmed workout, usually a mix of movements done for time, rounds or reps, common in CrossFit-style and functional fitness training.
- AMRAP: AMRAP stands for "as many rounds as possible": you repeat a set of movements for a fixed time, and your score is the rounds and extra reps you complete.
- EMOM: EMOM stands for "every minute on the minute": at the start of each minute you do a set amount of work, and the time left in that minute is your rest.
- PR (personal record): A PR, or personal record, is your best result so far on a particular lift, cardio effort or workout.
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General education and fitness estimates, not medical or dietary advice. Figures from the app are informational and are not reviewed by a certified personal trainer.