Work-out log.

evilsmudge

Anyone know of any good work-out logs for weight training and circuits, or should i just use a pen and notebook?
cheers..

DancingMoosie

I use a notebook. I write down my lifts, sets and reps and then can make notes on if I want to increase, decrese, or stay the same next workout.

LiftHeavyThings27105

evilsmudge wrote: »

Anyone know of any good work-out logs for weight training and circuits, or should i just use a pen and notebook?
cheers..

So, I did Strong Lifts 5x5 some time ago (the only program I have ever followed) and there is an app that comes along with it (both Android and iPhone) and I used that. It was really nice - eventhough it meant bringing my phone into the gym with me (something that I previously refused to do).

I am sure that there are other "canned programs" that offer an app for tracking as well.

If you are not following one such program or have your own, then like @DancingMoosie suggested - pad and pen. And, I really like the addition that she included - essentially, how you felt this training session. That is super important. You can track things much better if you include that stuff. You can - potentially - see patterns.

I used to do powerlifting....sometimes doing 315lbs on the deadlift was easy as heck and sometimes it killed me. That is good information to have....I think.

AnvilHead

I've tried a few of the workout logging apps, but none of them have been good enough/flexible enough to replace a good ol' spiral notebook and pen.

From9five

DancingMoosie wrote: »

I use a notebook. I write down my lifts, sets and reps and then can make notes on if I want to increase, decrese, or stay the same next workout.

This. (I also take note of rest time, not a deal breaker though)

caitlynns727

I use the "Strong" app. It was free and you can build your own workouts then track the weight and reps over time. Only one lift I wanted to do wasn't on it, so it's been working pretty well so far.