When we exercise, it is important to measure our performance to know if we are meeting our goals or not. However, few people have a record of all the exercises they do to measure their progress.
A training diary is a perfect tool to measure all the variables involved in your training. There you can record the exercises you do, the number of repetitions, and your body weight, among other variables.
Why do you need a training diary?
The hardest thing about keeping a training diary is getting into the habit of writing down everything you do in the gym. When you achieve this, you can measure your progress and identify which exercises work best for you and which are the hardest to perform.
In this way, you can modify your training to include the exercises that best suit you. You can even use this strategy to control the number of calories you consume during the day and have a record of your weight loss or muscle mass gain.
What variables should you record?
Let's now talk about the variables that you can record in your training diary. Remember that these are suggestions; you can choose the variables that are most important to you according to your goals.
- Exercises that you do: here, you should include strength exercises or cardio exercises to lose weight according to your goals. Over time, you will be able to identify the exercises that help you progress faster.
- Training volume: You must record the number of sets and repetitions you do in any exercise. In this way, you can determine which muscles you should work with more intensity.
- Training Intensity: here, you can record the weight you use for each exercise. If you stay consistent, you will see your progress much easier.
- Rest times: Recording rest times helps you identify your endurance level when training.
