Tracking WODs and Progress
ortega1990
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Hello - I just got serious with Crossfit and everything I read tells me to keep track of my progress by noting the WODs and how I did, so that I can compare it to my future numbers. So... how do you track your progress? I have iPhone and I was looking thru the apps yesterday and just couldn't find a free one that made any sense. I was hesitant to pay for an app only to be disappointed. Don't get me wrong, I'll pay for an app but I just want to make sure it's easy to use. Any recommendations?
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I think myWOD is the go-to. Great reviews. That's the one I got, but I don't know much about them yet.0
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I downloaded myWOD too and entered in my stats but find that I don't take my ph to the box, having a journal makes it easier to enter and refer to info. Also a quick reference when finding out what your weight should be when loading up the bar.
I have just purchased a specific WOD book online - haven't got it yet though.0 -
I used the beyond the whiteboard app. I really like I can log online or on my phone. My gym posts their workouts there so I can log pretty easily and my box worked something out so we dont have to pay the fee, but I think it's only $1.99 a month anyways.0
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myWOD would be more awesome if I could enter from a computer. It backs up to dropbox...would be great if they had an emulator/reader of some sort that could work with that file locally on my computer.0
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I'll have to check these out. Right now I'm using Fitocracy which isn't easy to look back at WODs bu I like it because I can check my performance and know what my PR was or what weights I used for how many reps.0
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I'll have to check these out. Right now I'm using Fitocracy which isn't easy to look back at WODs bu I like it because I can check my performance and know what my PR was or what weights I used for how many reps.
Oh, I also use evernote since I can access it from the app and browser. Not the easiest to find past weights though (like this morning when I was trying to look up my last kb swing weight).0 -
I just have a small notebook that I keep tabs of any of the "Girls" or "Hero" WOD's i've done, along with specific lifts or moves. That way I can track my progress, not just my last PR. My box has a specific notepad for this, but just a regular notepad works fine for me. Just my $.02
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Haven't done any girls or heros yet (I'm just starting out) but I will make notes on each workout. When I start to repeat them I might make a spreadsheet or something to compare them from workout to workout.0
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myWOD is great. iOS and Droid, Dropbox/iCloud syncing, Social media posting, exercise example videos, max-weights (built in percentage chart), PR/Rx tracking, even a cheesy basic HRM using the device camera LOL. You can also graph your progress on the Girls and Heroes over time. Cheap and effective.
The only thing I'd change about myWOD is to add a Strength Training Logbook, like they have for WODs.
I'd go WODbox after that.
If you want strictly a lifting app, Big Lifts Pro is great as well.0 -
Bumping this because my Star Wars workout journal is almost full and I'm debating between getting another notebook or using an app. I like the ease of reference this book has offered in that it's easy to flip through the pages and see PRs, general weight info for strength training, and improvements on WoD times.
So I do a barbell gymnastic segment, a strength segment, and a conditioning (Wod) segment every day that I work out. Is there an app that would lend itself well to this?0 -
Personally I use a spreadsheet...0
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I was writing in a notebook, but not really into that approach. Just download the myWOD app and I like it much better. Its really cool how it tracks your progress with dates, etc.0
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I use a spreadsheet to track my finances, so I can appreciate that. However, taking a spreadsheet to the gym seems a little inconvenient since I won't be working on everything I'd be tracking every single day. I'm willing to concede that sounds pretty awesome for gauging long term progress, evaluating goals, and the like, though. Did you download a template or have you formatted your own? Also, how frequently do you input and analyze your data?Personally I use a spreadsheet...0 -
Call me old school ... I've tried to use several different Apps, but nothing is a good as hand writting in a notebook.
I've use a notebook and recorded every WOD I've done since day #1 (*even my activities on open gym days). I use colored 'post-it' tabs to indicated my PRs, so I can find them easily. *I will also write some of my own personal comments about my performance (good or bad) AND include any tips given to me from coaches/trainers & fellow cross-fitters that made a differnce in my perfomance.
** It's nice like to look back from time to time and "read it" just to see how far I've come - It can be a great motivator.0 -
Call me old school ... I've tried to use several different Apps, but nothing is a good as hand writting in a notebook.
I've use a notebook and recorded every WOD I've done since day #1 (*even my activities on open gym days). I use colored 'post-it' tabs to indicated my PRs, so I can find them easily. *I will also write some of my own personal comments about my performance (good or bad) AND include any tips given to me from coaches/trainers & fellow cross-fitters that made a differnce in my perfomance.
** It's nice like to look back from time to time and "read it" just to see how far I've come - It can be a great motivator.
With the exception of tabbing PR pages, this is exactly how I use my notebook, as well. Typically I write the programming in black ink but I'll make notes in the margins regarding weights, tips, etc., using differently colored ink. I've also found that on days when I have "bad" workouts, it's nice to have something so tangible to review to bolster my spirits.0 -
I use myWOD and I LOVE it. The fact that it allows me to track my max weights and download WODs from my gym's website via RSS feed. It is also searchable so you can look at your progress across similar workouts.
I recommend myWOD to everyone who wants to track their CF workouts. :-)0 -
I haven't thought much about writing down or tracking my CF workouts. I have been doing CF for a while now and was just pleased with some of the noticeable gains that I have made. After reading this post, I think I am ready to take it to the next level and get more serious!
Thanks for the suggestions!0 -
I write down my workouts but need to create few charts on the back of my notebook for specific lifts and workouts so I have a quick visual reference.0
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I use a spreadsheet to track my finances, so I can appreciate that. However, taking a spreadsheet to the gym seems a little inconvenient since I won't be working on everything I'd be tracking every single day. I'm willing to concede that sounds pretty awesome for gauging long term progress, evaluating goals, and the like, though. Did you download a template or have you formatted your own? Also, how frequently do you input and analyze your data?Personally I use a spreadsheet...
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I have a spreadsheet which has all the WODS I have ever done.
I simply record the time from my stopwatch and input weights and reps etc from my notebook. I do this when I get home. This takes a few minutes.
Like one of the other users I also input notes on what I could have done better.
I'm going to check out some of these apps.0 -
We use the Whiteboard at our gym but I also purchased a journal from Journal Menu and I love it! www.journalmenu.com
It has a lot of great stuff, and it's customizable and not very expensive. Check them out!0 -
We use the Whiteboard at our gym but I also purchased a journal from Journal Menu and I love it! www.journalmenu.com
It has a lot of great stuff, and it's customizable and not very expensive. Check them out!
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honestly a small notebook is the easiest way to go because sometimes it can take a long time to enter in the wod on apps and site...
so i use a small notebook that i bought at the dollar store, but i also use beyond the whiteboard when I think of it, but definitely to track lifting PRs because it analyzes your progress.0 -
I use a small notebook where I write down every session I do, regardless of if it's a WOD or oly lifting session. I record what weight I used, how many sets/reps, etc.
In the back of the notebook I have a separate section specifically for lifting where I record all of my weights for strength and olympic lifts. It makes it much easier to refer back to what weights I'm aiming for, etc.
I'm sure there's lots of good apps out there but chances are none of them will be set out or record the specific info that you want.
Old school notebooks all the way for me 0 -
If your box uses WODIFY you can track your WODs, oly lifts, meals, journal and check in for classes. It's a software that is purchased by your box. If they don't have it you can track using Kilter, it's a good app but it does crash a lot.0
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I've been using Workout Hero, I think it cost a couple of dollars but it's packed with lots of stuff...from timers to random WOD generators.
http://www.workoutheroapp.com/Workout_Hero/Home.html0 -
MyWOD, if your box has a WOD feed on their website you can put it in MyWOD and pull them right into the app. There are a ton of app options out there, but I like MyWOD for multiple platform support and Dropbox backup for syncing across devices.0
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MyWod is great. Love how easy it is to add WOD's.0
