How do you track your training Progress?

builtbeast · 10-06-2005, 09:45 PM

What are some of the ways you guys and gals keep track of your training progress?

~~2Ripped4U~~ · 10-06-2005, 09:49 PM

Take vefore pics before starting a new routine,then about 6 weeks later then after pics,logbook

METAL VIPER · 10-06-2005, 10:44 PM

I recently started a log book on Excel

**bubba g** · 10-06-2005, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by builtbeast

What are some of the ways you guys and gals keep track of your training progress?

I draw out all my routines with adobe illustrator. HEre is a good 4 day routine I made up give it a shot.. just print these out and use them as your log.

**Peaked_18** · 10-06-2005, 11:36 PM

"That damn log book."

**bigDman** · 10-06-2005, 11:57 PM

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Very cool software. I just installed it, and its very helpful. You can keep track of everything in one simple program. Your lifting routine, your totals, cardio, your diet, supplements, body stats, progress, etc. It is very detailed and it keeps track of your progress. For anyone who keeps logs of your exercise, diet, supplements, and everything else, this is a must have piece of software. This is the full version (not a demo). Enjoy!

**bubba g** · 10-07-2005, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigDman

ownload Here:
http://rapidshare.de/files/2730451/P...ndows.zip.html
Use the following information to register:
name: (yours)
email address: opus@bloomcounty.us.gov
serial number: 0038579700

Very cool software. I just installed it, and its very helpful. You can keep track of everything in one simple program. Your lifting routine, your totals, cardio, your diet, supplements, body stats, progress, etc. It is very detailed and it keeps track of your progress. For anyone who keeps logs of your exercise, diet, supplements, and everything else, this is a must have piece of software. This is the full version (not a demo). Enjoy!

I downloaded that from bit torrent before, I never ended up registering it though.. It is not supposed to be free... and it has .gov at the end....

**SDFlipStyle** · 10-07-2005, 06:06 PM

a journal. i didn't believe it was really necessary and finally gave it a shot. since then my gains have been constant.

everyone should try to use a journal of some sort.... excel, a notebook, something.

builtbeast · 10-10-2005, 06:28 PM

I keep a journal myself as well.

I used to just rely on my memory for PRs and such but then started keeping real records, it really makes it easy to go back and see how you're doing and what kind of progress you're making.

Mine are just on paper, do any of you guys keep your progress online?

**BigZeke** · 10-10-2005, 07:17 PM

I keep an online journal/log. I used track it in my head like weakbeast, but I find writing them down leads to more success.

Get er Done · 10-10-2005, 08:44 PM

the journal is the way to go

Ihateeveryone · 10-11-2005, 12:27 AM

The mirror.

**powerman2000** · 10-11-2005, 12:52 AM

I use a log book.

GameDayDog · 10-11-2005, 02:19 PM

Logbook, journal, before & after pics & the mirror...

Not to mention that my friends are pretty honest with their comments.. "Dude, you getting skinny." ... "Dawg, you looking massive." ...

Peace..~G

Minotaur · 10-11-2005, 02:37 PM

I have an Excel spreadsheet log.

airborneKS · 10-02-2008, 05:30 PM

little notebook i take with me to the gym. i do 4 sets of a 4-8 range. starting with about 7-8 reps the first set. add weight 6-8 reps second set. add weight. 5-7 reps third set. add weight. bust my ass for 3-5 reps (goal being 4 but sometimes it is just too heavy). now where the log notebook comes in is i record the weight for my last set and make that the weight for my 3rd set the next week and add a little more the next week. constant strength gains so far. not to mention blowin up.

split:
-arms (weak point)
-legs (upper body rest)
-chest
-rest
-shoulders (weak point)
-back
-rest

**b-boy** · 10-03-2008, 08:31 PM

the log book and the mirror will never lie to you

**Ikaika** · 10-04-2008, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b-boy

the log book and the mirror will never lie to you

So true...I was really upset when I spilled a bottle of soy sauce on my old log book while I was moving out here, it had three years of data in it.

**bubba g** · 10-04-2008, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ikaika

So true...I was really upset when I spilled a bottle of soy sauce on my old log book while I was moving out here, it had three years of data in it.

That sucks. I would be pissed if that happened to my log books..

I am considering scanning them into my computer, and then backing them up onto a CD.

**Ikaika** · 10-04-2008, 07:08 PM

I was planning on putting everything into Excel or something so I could play with all the numbers but just hadn't gotten around to it. Bah.

Ryan Lachance · 10-06-2008, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigDman

ownload Here:
RapidShare Webhosting + Webspace
Use the following information to register:
name: (yours)
email address: opus@bloomcounty.us.gov
serial number: 0038579700

Very cool software. I just installed it, and its very helpful. You can keep track of everything in one simple program. Your lifting routine, your totals, cardio, your diet, supplements, body stats, progress, etc. It is very detailed and it keeps track of your progress. For anyone who keeps logs of your exercise, diet, supplements, and everything else, this is a must have piece of software. This is the full version (not a demo). Enjoy!

The link didn't work and I really wanna get this program or another online journal.

~~pushpapal.singh~~ · 03-27-2009, 05:36 AM

I always maintain a log book. My friend suggested me this method. There are other ways also but it seems to simple and best.

10-06-2005, 09:45 PM	#1
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METAL VIPER SEEK & DESTROY Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 544 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 157	I recently started a log book on Excel __________________ \m/ METALLICA \m/ R.I.P. Cliff Burton:2/10/62-9/26/86 DIE, by my hand, I creep across the land, killing first born man

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10-10-2005, 07:17 PM	#10
BigZeke Bringing Lat Flares Back Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hell Raisin' and Girl Chasin' Posts: 2,597 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 205	I keep an online journal/log. I used track it in my head like weakbeast, but I find writing them down leads to more success. __________________ Eat like a horse. Lift like a demon. Sleep like the dead. Only cheat on girls, never on your workouts My Workout Journal "I like the color red because it's a fire. And I see myself as always being on fire." -- Arnold Schwarzenegger

10-11-2005, 12:27 AM	#12
Ihateeveryone Pro Stature Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Castle of Blakkheim Posts: 752 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 65	The mirror. __________________ Bullshit things: Hippies Astrology Rap music Nu metal Leg presses Communism Nitric Oxide Left wing politics Decaf coffee Fortune cookies Cutting Prudes Wine coolers Non materialism F**k marijuana - legalise steroids!! Bart: Ohhh, this place smells, and somethings dripping on me! Willie: The smell's manure, and the drippin's manure!

10-06-2005, 09:49 PM	#2
~~2Ripped4U~~ Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NY Posts: 1,463 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Take vefore pics before starting a new routine,then about 6 weeks later then after pics,logbook

10-07-2005, 06:06 PM	#8
SDFlipStyle Silver Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: RAF Lakenheath, England Posts: 52 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	a journal. i didn't believe it was really necessary and finally gave it a shot. since then my gains have been constant. everyone should try to use a journal of some sort.... excel, a notebook, something.

10-10-2005, 06:28 PM	#9
builtbeast Großer Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: In a very red state Posts: 1,430 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 253	I keep a journal myself as well. I used to just rely on my memory for PRs and such but then started keeping real records, it really makes it easy to go back and see how you're doing and what kind of progress you're making. Mine are just on paper, do any of you guys keep your progress online?

10-10-2005, 08:44 PM	#11
Get er Done Pro Stature Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 172 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 30	the journal is the way to go

10-11-2005, 12:52 AM	#13
powerman2000 Master Blaster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,590 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 376	I use a log book. __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do.

10-11-2005, 02:19 PM	#14
GameDayDog The Dawg Is Back!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Doin Compound Movements 4 Scooby Snacks! Posts: 1,997 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 164	Combination of Everythyng.. Logbook, journal, before & after pics & the mirror... Not to mention that my friends are pretty honest with their comments.. "Dude, you getting skinny." ... "Dawg, you looking massive." ... Peace..~G __________________ I am Thee Alpha.. RaSP is Thee oMEGA.. & We're both back! True Protein.com - Use discount code - GDD106 - and save $$$ I want to be bigger than all the humans!! "I'm sure I should be doing cardio too....but I don't run from anything...so why practice?" - 1stInDoor

10-11-2005, 02:37 PM	#15
Minotaur Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Monmouth County, New Jersey Posts: 103 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 24	I have an Excel spreadsheet log. __________________ "You monsters are such interesting creatures! I was just saying to my girlfriend, just the other day, 'Monsters are such interesting people! Why I'll bet they lead such interesting lives!' The things you must see and the things you must do! My stars!"

10-02-2008, 05:30 PM	#16
airborneKS New Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Re: How do you track your training Progress? little notebook i take with me to the gym. i do 4 sets of a 4-8 range. starting with about 7-8 reps the first set. add weight 6-8 reps second set. add weight. 5-7 reps third set. add weight. bust my ass for 3-5 reps (goal being 4 but sometimes it is just too heavy). now where the log notebook comes in is i record the weight for my last set and make that the weight for my 3rd set the next week and add a little more the next week. constant strength gains so far. not to mention blowin up. split: -arms (weak point) -legs (upper body rest) -chest -rest -shoulders (weak point) -back -rest

10-03-2008, 08:31 PM	#17
b-boy Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 561 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 77	Re: How do you track your training Progress? the log book and the mirror will never lie to you

10-04-2008, 07:08 PM	#20
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,061 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 486	Re: How do you track your training Progress? I was planning on putting everything into Excel or something so I could play with all the numbers but just hadn't gotten around to it. Bah. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

03-27-2009, 05:36 AM	#22
~~pushpapal.singh~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 20 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Re: How do you track your training Progress? I always maintain a log book. My friend suggested me this method. There are other ways also but it seems to simple and best.

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