Training Journals

[CrystalChick]

Hi Ladies,

Just wondering.....How many girls keep a training log? annnnnd if you know of a place that sells them?
Im trying to get a little more organized and use a Training Journal instead of a Spiral Notebook


Thanks CC

 

[VooDoo Lady]

I FINALLY have started to keep a training journal. Basically for 2 reasons:

1) My husband isn't able to lift with me as much and, up until this point, I have relied on him to remember how much weight to put on the bar. So, now, when he's not with me I won't spin my wheels putting too little or too much weight on...

2) I have VERY recently changed the entire focus of my training. I have ventured into completely un-chartered territory for me.....before I was lifting to loose weight/gain muscle, but strength was NOT a concern.

I have made the decision that I would like to be STRONGER and as a natural byproduct of strength is more muscle mass.....a win-win situation for sure.

So by keeping the training journal I am able to keep track of, and truly focus on, lifting more and more weight.

I actually had a pretty cool break though on Wednesday...it's become clear to me exactly how much a "mental game" lifting really is. As I attempted to curl the heaviest db weight ever (for me) I concentrated on the bicep muscle WILLING it to contract and bring up the weight......I got a few really solid reps...more than I ever thought I could.....

I think I finally "get" the mind over matter concept....pretty cool..(not saying I have control yet...but at least I understand what to strive for now )

Anyway, that's WHY I use a training journal...and it's just a mini spiral notebook...nothing fancy at all.

 

[VooDoo Lady]

Sorry, I just re-read your question and I don't think my post really answers the question........but I think I'll leave it up anyway

 

[FitFossil]

I use a spiral notebook. First training log I ever had was the Weider weight training log. It had charts for all sorts of stuff, but I only used it for recording weights and reps. My spiral notebook is a lot smaller thinner and cheaper. Best thing is my pen doesn't fall out.

 

[Hannibal]

CLASSIC

Training Log:

 

[k1401]

the best training log around!

 

[CrystalChick]

LOL

Spatts is making fun of me huh
Maybe Im a little anal I feel more comfortable with my little journal
but it's so unorganized

 

[crazyfit1]

I picked up a log book from Golds Gym recently. It is a very detailed log book that allows you to track not only your training, but also your diet and caloric intake, a place for a before and after picture of yourself, an index of foods and their protein, carb, and caloric intake, a place for you to log your cardio activity, and lots more! I think I paid about $20 for it. I use to put things in a binder but for me, I find it easier to keep a log book like this as it is already well organized for me and that makes it much easier for me. Hope this helps!!

 

[CrystalChick]

Re

Thank you for your help Crazyfit

CC

 

[new@gettinbig]

I do!! I just keep it in a plain old 3 ring notebook....I mainly document what i eat each day...my supplements i take for the day, water intake, cardio time, what bodypart i trained...mood and anything else that may have happend. Ive been doing this for almost 2 yrs now...its good to use as a reference to see what works for you and what doesn't....I also use it to write my goals...i set small daily and weekly goals...and write a motivational quote for the day at the top of the page to inspire me...and keep me focused....I find this book keep me headed down the right direction...holds me accountable. It also helps if you can see what you are eating and doing....not just try to remember it. Great help for dieting. I dont get real detailed with what weights i used or reps...just general info...works great for me