Keeping an Exercise Log

On Friday at 4:15pm practice, Nick and I mentioned the importance of a workout log. I really encourage each of you to start bringing a notebook, agenda, calendar, or specialized workout log to practice to record your splits, times, and distances. Xeno says so too.

I have used all four types of tracking tools. I like workout logs specifically because they help you keep track of your cardio, strength training, stretching, nutrition, and goals. I have used two editions of the same log, The Ultimate Workout Log by Suzanne Schlossberg which I really recommend. For about 10 bucks, you can keep track of your workouts for 6 months. You can also keep track in a 10 cent notebook or the agenda that you use to keep track of your school work. Microsoft Word also has exercise templates that you can print out.

Keeping track of your progress over time will help you to set better goals, see improvements, and the ability share the information with others.

Example:
January 24, 2003
(12) 500m pieces
1:56.6, 1:56.4, 1:57.6, 1:56.3, 1:57.7, 1:57.6, 1:58.2, 1:55.7, 1:57.0, 1:57.8, 1:57.9, 1:52.8

Sunday, January 17, 2009

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Remember to eat breakfast on Tuesday, stay hydrated, get positive, and know your plan!