[triumph]

I used to be obsessive about keeping a log of what I did in the gym as to how many reps, how much weight on each machine. Now it seems I just wing it and build a routine on the fly. Once I have established a good group of exercises I will do the same ones for 2-6 weeks, every time I work out or work a specific body part.

How much tracking do you do of your actual workout and variations?

[Danielle]

I'm like you--I've been pretty much just winging it lately. I still train hard, but don't bother with the training log because there's just not enough time usually. Once I get my act together and develop a daily schedule that actually works, I want to go back to my training log--it is motivating to see how far I've come.

[triumph]

I guess part of the reason why I stopped is I never really went back and did anything with it. IE I was not analyzing previous training in order to create new programs.

Since I just create new programs in my head I would just go based on my memory.

[Predator]

absolutely!!!i keep track of everything.planing ahead is my middle namei always plan my training sessions for the next month and i always keep track of what i have done in the gym

[Sven21]

yes i am as i can never remember exactly what i have done in the last training session.who can remember every rep of every set of every exercise and the weights used?i also find it very easy to keep track of my sessions as the internet is full of printable training logs

[navitatl]

I have a notebook by my workout setup, so all I have to do between sets is jot down a few little details. I like to have it all written down so that I can track my improvement.

[hizumiruupu]

I don't really care to take the time to write it all down. I have sort of a mental record so that I know how much weight to use and what is a "benchmark", but I couldn't tell you what I was benching 6 months ago.

[Stanley]

I actually pay a little short guy to follow me around and write it all down, and tell me how much to lift next time. I suggest a short guy and not a tall guy, since he stays out of the way better and he can fit into my trunk.

[Habdel Yabir]

I have a large rock sitting in the shade beside my house, which I etch my daily focus of exercise into. The rock has become quite full though, so I'm considering importing some paper.

[colonel-angus]

I haave a computer spreadsheet program called Microsoft Excell, and my computer is right by all of the workout equipment! All it takes is a few digit punches to have it all in.