Tracking progress (lifters)
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Rayman79
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Hey all, I'm just wondering what people are using to track their weights and progress with their strength training.
At the moment I'm just working ol' school with a piece of paper and pencil, and am wondering if people have recommendations for a program (web based or excel etc), or if there is a good iPhone app floating around that might even suit my purpose.
I think being able to visualise progress (ie in a graph/chart) might ultimately be more motivating and useful than having to look back through my paper charts.
Any suggestions welcome. Thanks!
At the moment I'm just working ol' school with a piece of paper and pencil, and am wondering if people have recommendations for a program (web based or excel etc), or if there is a good iPhone app floating around that might even suit my purpose.
I think being able to visualise progress (ie in a graph/chart) might ultimately be more motivating and useful than having to look back through my paper charts.
Any suggestions welcome. Thanks!
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I use jefit. it works great. It is an Iphone/android ap that syncs with a website so you can access it either way.
www.jefit.com0 -
if yiu are tracking calories burned get a heart rate moniator.0
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I just started using jefit too.0
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I use bodybuildingcom0
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I use bodybuilding.com to track my lifting stats and progress. Tends to work well for me.0
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I used to enter mine on bb.com, but when I started doing like 20 exercises a session I quit because it became so tedious.0
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I used to enter mine on bb.com, but when I started doing like 20 exercises a session I quit because it became so tedious.
So what do you use if anything to track and remember weight and # reps etc?? Thanks0 -
I use bodybuilding.com to track my progress. They have charts/graphs - which I love.0
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quick question re jefit, does it record in kilograms, cos Ive tried a couple that only use pounds and converting is a bit of a painful task.
sounds like bb might be a good option, I don't do any where near 20 different exercises in a weights session so I should be ok0 -
quick question re jefit, does it record in kilograms, cos Ive tried a couple that only use pounds and converting is a bit of a painful task.
sounds like bb might be a good option, I don't do any where near 20 different exercises in a weights session so I should be ok
On the ap, you can select the units. kg or lb.
For the record, I used to use bb.com as well and as was stated above, it became quite a chore to log everything in when I got home. You still have to write everything down while at the gym and then transfer it later. Using the jefit ap, I set up a routine and follow it, you can even program in rest periods. Once you have moved thru your routine it asks if you want to sync with the website. It uses a calculated 1RM to track progress.
I am not sure about the IPhone ap but the android has a free version as well as a pro version. Free is fully functional but has ads. Since I am only looking at it while I am entering weight/reps, the ads don't bother me.0 -
It must just be me, but I know exactly what I did last workout everytime I lift.
Though I used to write it down.
Maybe I should start again just so I have a record to look back on next year.0 -
i found pen and paper(small spiral notebook) to be the best for me. dont want to bring my phone into the gym because i know ill destroy it. i'm lucky my Ipod shuffle has made it this long.
i write everything out in advance...what i'm doing that day and what i did the last time and then makes notes after each exercise about what ill do the next time.0 -
Jefit for android.0
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Excel for me. I like charts.0
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