Training log.

CDWetzelberger · 04-14-2002, 11:35 AM

I was wondering how many people here keep training logs. I personally feel keeping track of how much one is lifting is essential but i would like some other viewpoints.

irontime · 04-14-2002, 01:36 PM

I'm not going to post it in the poll as I do not think that training log's are for wusses, but I myself do not use them. I agree that you should be able to keep track on your gains, but I personally think that keeping a training log makes working out seem more like a chore than a hobby. I love to workout, it is one of my favorite things to do. For me keeping a training log would take some of the fun out of it. But to each there own and some find a training log very useful, it by no means makes them a wuss.

argonz · 04-14-2002, 02:24 PM

Yes I use one. It helps to push myself harder. I can look back before a workout and I try to push myself a little harder each time.

Tank316 · 04-14-2002, 07:42 PM

i'm a 250lb wuss, with a training log..

katt · 05-23-2006, 02:16 PM

We keep it to check out weights/progress so we don't slack

**CowPimp** · 05-23-2006, 11:44 PM

Hellz yeah! It's great to look back and make sure what you're doing is productive and know where you stand on various exercises as you change things around.

Spud · 05-24-2006, 02:20 PM

I use them. It's very effective for keeping track of how much I've progressed, especially as a student who now has alot more free time in the summer.

230plus · 06-01-2006, 09:00 PM

No log here. I just know what I gotta do and get it done.

Tough Old Man · 06-01-2006, 09:04 PM

Everyone should use a log.

kcoleman · 06-01-2006, 11:15 PM

Right now I am young and relatively new to training so gains are so fast, my only limiting factor is not eating enough. No need for a log.

230plus · 06-02-2006, 07:09 AM

No...everyone should not have a log. I don't use one for the simple fact of I feel that I am stuck to that book. I do what feels right that day in my workout. I don't care how I felt 1 week ago during a exercise or how many reps I got last week. I am always pushing my hardest, so no need to carry around a pad and oencil in my opinion.

John Rambo · 06-02-2006, 09:30 AM

I don't go into great detail, but I do keep track of what I do.

Tough Old Man · 06-02-2006, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Rambo

I don't go into great detail, but I do keep track of what I do.

You would be surprized. I still get a kick going back and seeing the amount I did 2 yrs ago vs now.

Squaggleboggin · 06-03-2006, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tough Old Man

You would be surprized. I still get a kick going back and seeing the amount I did 2 yrs ago vs now.

So do I. I can't imagine not having one. My memory is definitely not good enough to remember what exercises I was supposed to do and what I did last time for each one. Also, I think it's important to keep track of so many things that happen: What weights did you use last time? Six months ago? Have you progressed at all or are you just 'trying hard' with no results? Has your BW changed? How did this affect your training? What did you rate the workout that day as being - great, not so good, crappy and unproductive? What did you think of a particular exercise? What was your PR for weighted chin ups?

Like I said before, there are so many things to keep track of it's almost foolish not to keep a log if you're serious about progressing, but I digress.

fufu · 06-03-2006, 12:02 PM

I would never train without a log.

230plus · 06-03-2006, 12:15 PM

I will never train with a log.

Malley · 06-03-2006, 05:28 PM

I have one from years ago. It is very nice to look back and see what kind of accomplishments I have made over the years. But I have not kept one for a few years.

View Poll Results: Do you keep a training log?
Yes, Couldn't do with out it	14	63.64%
No, that is for wusses who don't grow	8	36.36%
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04-14-2002, 11:35 AM	#1
CDWetzelberger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: louisville Posts: 26	Training log. I was wondering how many people here keep training logs. I personally feel keeping track of how much one is lifting is essential but i would like some other viewpoints.

04-14-2002, 01:36 PM	#2
irontime The Original Jackass Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: If not here, then on some porn site. Posts: 5,101 Photos: 1	I'm not going to post it in the poll as I do not think that training log's are for wusses, but I myself do not use them. I agree that you should be able to keep track on your gains, but I personally think that keeping a training log makes working out seem more like a chore than a hobby. I love to workout, it is one of my favorite things to do. For me keeping a training log would take some of the fun out of it. But to each there own and some find a training log very useful, it by no means makes them a wuss.
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04-14-2002, 02:24 PM	#3
argonz Newbie Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: United States Posts: 10	Yes I use one. It helps to push myself harder. I can look back before a workout and I try to push myself a little harder each time.
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04-14-2002, 07:42 PM	#4
Tank316 P/RR/Sh Warrior Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Barron,Wi Posts: 4,345 Photos: 8	i'm a 250lb wuss, with a training log..
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05-23-2006, 02:16 PM	#5
katt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,140 Photos: 37	We keep it to check out weights/progress so we don't slack

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05-24-2006, 02:20 PM	#7
Spud Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hart House! Posts: 752	I use them. It's very effective for keeping track of how much I've progressed, especially as a student who now has alot more free time in the summer.
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06-01-2006, 09:00 PM	#8
230plus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 25	No log here. I just know what I gotta do and get it done.
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06-01-2006, 09:04 PM	#9
Tough Old Man Canine club CEO Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: baja calif, Mexico Posts: 6,933 Photos: 1	Everyone should use a log.

06-01-2006, 11:15 PM	#10
kcoleman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: . Posts: 533	Right now I am young and relatively new to training so gains are so fast, my only limiting factor is not eating enough. No need for a log.

06-02-2006, 07:09 AM	#11
230plus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 25	No...everyone should not have a log. I don't use one for the simple fact of I feel that I am stuck to that book. I do what feels right that day in my workout. I don't care how I felt 1 week ago during a exercise or how many reps I got last week. I am always pushing my hardest, so no need to carry around a pad and oencil in my opinion.
230plus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 25

06-02-2006, 09:30 AM	#12
John Rambo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 58	I don't go into great detail, but I do keep track of what I do.
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06-03-2006, 12:02 PM	#15
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,491 Photos: 7	I would never train without a log.
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06-03-2006, 12:15 PM	#16
230plus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 25	I will never train with a log.
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06-03-2006, 05:28 PM	#17
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,021	I have one from years ago. It is very nice to look back and see what kind of accomplishments I have made over the years. But I have not kept one for a few years.

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