Phone or Paper Log?

[workoutplanner]

What do we use?

Do you log your workouts as you go? Do you do this on your phone, paper, or a log book?

[BG5150]

Whatever is most convenient and effective to you.

When I was keeping track, I had a small notebook. Easier to jot down notes and relate in real time how the workout is going. You don't have to rely on memory. I do not bring my phone on the floor for any reason.

Couple times a month I'd translate into a spreadsheet.

[workoutplanner]

Whatever is most convenient and effective to you.

When I was keeping track, I had a small notebook. Easier to jot down notes and relate in real time how the workout is going. You don't have to rely on memory. I do not bring my phone on the floor for any reason.

Couple times a month I'd translate into a spreadsheet.

I'm the same as you, I cant stand phones in the gym. They distract people too easily.

I use a log book made by myWorkout does the job well!

[drrickso]

I'm the same as you, I cant stand phones in the gym. They distract people too easily.

I use a log book made by myWorkout does the job well!

I started on paper/excel, went to phone, then watch, then back to phone, and now back to paper... It takes too long to set up and log and click/swipe through vs just jotting a number down (maybe some shorthand notes at most).

[Northernmoris]

I'm the same as you, I cant stand phones in the gym. They distract people too easily.

I use a log book made by myWorkout does the job well!

So, your here for free advertising?

[dieselmike]

So, your here for free advertising?

I too was waiting for the shameless plug from OP. Ugh, some guys just don't get it.

[workoutplanner]

No shameless plugs, no advertising.

I'm here more for market research if you like, I wont be posting any links. Just interested in people's training habits.

Apologies if it has came across any other way.

[urbanlifter]

I need more information on the product before I can answer, I'm getting hung up on the difference between 'Paper' and 'Log Book'. I'm assuming it's a matter of pluralism and specific binding agents used to adhere the paper together. However, what I'm using is a Clipboard box which falls into a different category given its ability to carry numerous pieces of paper that are technically 'unbound'. I'm guess what I 'm trying to ask is, do you have a website link for myWorkout or pricing info?

[dragon360]

Created my own log book. Tried the phone a couple of times but it never worked out.

[Stasher1]

What I use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0968707505..._E5rgxbM9XAC3E

What the wife uses: http://amzn.com/0963796844


Inexpensive, simple, logical, and spiral-bound so they lay flat.

[dieselmike]

Ok. if it's just "market research" I will play along. But don't let me catch you trying to sell me anything!

I use an Excel spreadsheet that I created to map my workouts ahead of time. All my set and rep schemes are based off a 1RM percentage. Each week the set and rep scheme changes for a 4 week cycle. So all I have to do is plug in my 1RM on each lift, and then my Next 4 weeks is laid out for me.

I print that out and take with me in my dungeon. Now what is "mapped out" and what is actually performed may differ. (Missed a rep, had an extra burst of strength so pushed harder, etc.).... So my actual workout now gets logged in a 9.5" x 6" spiral notebook. Every set is logged there.

If I hit a new rep PR or a 1RM PR, it gets circled.

Off to the side may be some notes - 'Less rest than usual'... 'TNG set'... 'Paused reps'... 'depth could have been better'.... etc

At end of workout I will add additional notes about what may have differed that day - 'extra shot of C4'... 'Didn't sleep well last night'... 'trouble staying tight on bench today'... Whatever I think is worth noting. Good or bad.

[Biggerfoot]

I have been using weightlifting Macintosh software on decommissioned iMacs in my fitness room since 2005. It has been great to go back quickly and easily to chart my progress. I have preset programs so it is easy to add a daily log but also easy to add items such as an extra jog, etc. I use my iPhone and Apple watch for other fitness tracking and then enter it into my iMac. It has been a great motivation tool for me.

[SomeIronBoy]

I have a 5'x3' dry erase board that i jot down my 7 days of working out. But I would prefer a paper log.

Would be nice if there were an app that you could put every workout you do, and either you set the reps / weight and it shuffles it so everyday you get a different workout already preset. OR if you put in the workout and it adds in the reps/weight by itself. I'd assume it would be difficult though.

[PriorMike]

iNotebook with Bic version 1.0 for this guy.

[Domicron]

dry erase board crew FTW

[dieselmike]

dry erase board crew FTW

With Toilet Paper used as the 'eraser'. C'mon Dom. OP needs all these details for his Market Research.

[Domicron]

With Toilet Paper used as the 'eraser'. C'mon Dom. OP needs all these details for his Market Research.

true that's the secret to successful lifting

[bajabill]

With Toilet Paper used as the 'eraser'. C'mon Dom. OP needs all these details for his Market Research.

you mean, shart cleaner, disguised as dry erase board cleaner.

[Stasher1]

With Toilet Paper used as the 'eraser'. C'mon Dom. OP needs all these details for his Market Research.

true that's the secret to successful lifting

Ironically, it's also the secret to successful dropping.

[drrickso]

Ironically, it's also the secret to successful dropping.

...was that a poop joke? nicely done.

[SomeIronBoy]

It's a pretty crappy situation when you're deadlift doesn't go the way you want it to go....I tried

[workoutplanner]

It's refreshing to see that so many of you don't use your phones.

This was this main purpose of my question, to see how apps influence your training routines.

Some interesting methods have been mentioned, cheers guys!