How do you remember your routine at gym?

I guess I look silly I carry a notebook and since I can't see to read, a pair of reading glasses. ..

Yeah!!!!

Write everything down after about 4 or 5 trips you will automaticly remember like clockwork

So glad to have come upon this thread. I'm intending to head back to the gym next week (after trying unsuccessfully for weeks to discipline myself to do a home workout program of ANY kind). I plan to use the machines (yes...free weights are better, I know) as I did a number of years ago when I was probably in the best shape I've ever been in.

When I first started using the machines years ago there was a spot in the room in which one could keep log sheets and a pile of clipboards. Almost everyone carried around their clipboard. I really liked seeing how long I was at a certain weight...it helped me figure out when to increase.

Then the gym went to the computerized system in which each machine had a unit in which one could plug in a code and access a personal chart. I hated that because it slowed everything down...frustrating to be waiting for a machine occupied by someone fumbling with the tracking unit so I just tried to keep track in my head rather than contribute to that slow down.

Now I've been away from the machines too long so I"m going to have to do some trial and error to figure out how much weight is a good "working weight" for me as my baseline. I'll need to keep track of that. I think I'll start with a spiral notebook as many suggested.

I appreciated the question and the responses!

Wish there was an app that would lead my vocally through the workouts like a personal trainer.

This was mentioned earlier in this thread.

JeFit App. Open routine, exercise day & start. Each exercise in order with the # reps, weight, rest time pre loaded. Just log as you go. After sync with www.jefit.com web site. There even a place for notes.

There's no voice (only beeps), but it does lead you through your routine. It will beep to start a set and again when the rest interval is over. It'll tell you what to do next. For example if you've just finished your last last set of pull ups it will tell you to prepare for push ups or whatever exercise is next in your routine. It's free, you could drive it around a bit to see how it works.

I also use the Fitness Buddy app and I really love it. I'll review my workout while I'm warming up, then I don't always need to open it throughout my workout, maybe just once in the middle. I add the new stuff at the very end of the workout.