For 23 years, I was just winging it and thinking I could remember what I did last time, to varying (but mostly mediocre) degrees of success. In 2019, I began journaling everything, and it's no coincidence that I've made WAY more progress in those 6 years than in all those years previous. Just finished my 7th journal today, looking forward to starting my 8th one on Tuesday! Highly recommend! Thanks also for including the downsides. I've definitely been guilty of doing these things subconsciously just to beat what I did last time!
To mitigate a lot of the issues mentioned, I trained myself to think “my current focus is to log the best data possible” while logging. I then pick a separate time to analyze, like after my post workout meal. (That said, my day job is data engineer, so I may have better abilities to emotionally distance myself from data just from work experience.)
I love using a paper logbook to track my progress and identify deficiencies, micro injuries/strains, and general exertion levels. This also helps me track sleep and identify plateaus for deloads or adjustments. It also let's me log how I felt each set and how good/poor my form was and so I see if the weight is getting easier, I can add reps or weight. I just think it's important to have a clear picture of my history and growth.
I think that with time and regular workouts you learn what loads to use. Experimenting with greater weights and fewer sets and less weight and more reps/sets helps teach you. Recording in the moment has always been problematic for me. Most useful for me has been the wrist based technology that tells me my lowest and highest heartrate and heart rate variability so that I can gage recovery. I lift to provide structure. I endurance train to be able to perform.
I do a more casual logbook. It helps me to know what I'm supposed to do today and remember what weight I'm at. Also, it helps me to see how long I've been doing that program as I like to change exercise or focus every few months. Like switching from chest press to fly.
I just keep a notes app open and when I break my past limit, I update my new weight, reps, and set. I use these numbers as a minimum goal, but I’m not too worried if I can’t break the numbers from my last workout. Maybe if I don’t see progress in 2 weeks I will do more concentrated sets for that muscle group.
@FlowHighPerformance1 Well I'm a content consumer. I don't have enough experience to help you out But respectfully maybe add some sense of humor in some cases (i know your content is scientific) And change your tone sometimes It's just some suggestions maybe it doesn't work then you should figure it out but keep it up i really like your videos✨️❤️
For 23 years, I was just winging it and thinking I could remember what I did last time, to varying (but mostly mediocre) degrees of success.
In 2019, I began journaling everything, and it's no coincidence that I've made WAY more progress in those 6 years than in all those years previous. Just finished my 7th journal today, looking forward to starting my 8th one on Tuesday! Highly recommend!
Thanks also for including the downsides. I've definitely been guilty of doing these things subconsciously just to beat what I did last time!
nice work! 💪
the best advantage of this is looking back at your workouts after a year or so and seeing how far you've come
or the exact opposite. See that you barely made any progress
@@chairmanmeow8481 :-(
@@chairmanmeow8481 no progress means more progress to be achieved later
Connie Roleman was a prolific logbooker
you guys have such a good and precise video format
i learn alot from you guys
keep up the good work
glad to hear it 👍
To mitigate a lot of the issues mentioned, I trained myself to think “my current focus is to log the best data possible” while logging.
I then pick a separate time to analyze, like after my post workout meal.
(That said, my day job is data engineer, so I may have better abilities to emotionally distance myself from data just from work experience.)
Yes, it is certainly useful to remove the emotion from the data, but that is easier said than done! 💪
Have to praise your work 10 seconds in just out of gratitude for coming straight to the point!
glad to hear it 👍
I love using a paper logbook to track my progress and identify deficiencies, micro injuries/strains, and general exertion levels. This also helps me track sleep and identify plateaus for deloads or adjustments. It also let's me log how I felt each set and how good/poor my form was and so I see if the weight is getting easier, I can add reps or weight. I just think it's important to have a clear picture of my history and growth.
I think that with time and regular workouts you learn what loads to use. Experimenting with greater weights and fewer sets and less weight and more reps/sets helps teach you. Recording in the moment has always been problematic for me. Most useful for me has been the wrist based technology that tells me my lowest and highest heartrate and heart rate variability so that I can gage recovery. I lift to provide structure. I endurance train to be able to perform.
definitely agree. It is helpful to experiment with different training styles 💪
Love the content!
cheers 👍
I do a more casual logbook. It helps me to know what I'm supposed to do today and remember what weight I'm at. Also, it helps me to see how long I've been doing that program as I like to change exercise or focus every few months. Like switching from chest press to fly.
I just keep a notes app open and when I break my past limit, I update my new weight, reps, and set. I use these numbers as a minimum goal, but I’m not too worried if I can’t break the numbers from my last workout. Maybe if I don’t see progress in 2 weeks I will do more concentrated sets for that muscle group.
nice, sounds like a solid system 👍
Excelentes considerações!
What is your take on this video? Do you think is optimal or a waste of time?
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I'd rather not watch it
@ 😔 it’s not a cringe video I just wanted your take on it 😣
No
I love your media but man it makes me sleepy 💔
what do you suggest?
@FlowHighPerformance1
Well I'm a content consumer.
I don't have enough experience to help you out
But respectfully maybe add some sense of humor in some cases (i know your content is scientific)
And change your tone sometimes
It's just some suggestions maybe it doesn't work then you should figure it out but keep it up i really like your videos✨️❤️
thanks for the suggestions 👍
@FlowHighPerformance1 thanks for your useful content boss❤️
Its called behaviour change technique strategies to track progress. Thats it. Thats how you keep motivation etc etch. They do this shit in psychology.