Training logs + apps 

🧠 Why Tracking Matters

If you’re not tracking, you’re guessing.

When it comes to progressive overload—especially increasing weight or reps—you need to know:

• What weight you used last time

• How many reps you did

• How the movement felt (easy, hard, to failure?)

Tracking helps you:

• Know when to increase weight

• Avoid plateaus or repeating the same effort

• Stay motivated by seeing real, measurable progress

📝 Simple Tracking Tips

You don’t need anything fancy to get started—just be consistent.

✅ 1. Log Your Workouts Immediately

After each set (or right after your session), jot down:

• Exercise

• Weight used

• Reps performed

• How it felt (optional: add notes like “tough set” or “felt easy”)

✅ 2. Keep Track of Rep Ranges

Know the target range (e.g., 6–10 reps) and record how close you are to failure within that range.

✅ 3. Use a Rating System (Optional)

Add a quick 1–10 “difficulty rating” or note how close you were to failure (like “2 reps left in the tank”).

✅ 4. Review Weekly

Look back at your training each week and ask:

• Am I getting stronger?

• Am I progressing in at least one way (reps, weight, tempo)?

📱 Top Apps for Tracking Your Training

Here are a few popular and beginner-friendly options your students can use:

🔹 1. Strong (iOS & Android)

• Easy-to-use interface

• Tracks weight, sets, reps

• Built-in rest timer

• Great for strength-focused programs

🔹 2. FitNotes (Android only)

• Lightweight and simple

• Fully customizable

• Great for quick note-taking

🔹 3. HeavySet (iOS only)

• Clean design, intuitive logging

• Perfect for progressive overload

• Tracks estimated 1RM (rep max)

🔹 4. Trainerize or TrueCoach

(If you’re coaching or planning to build a coaching business)

• More robust, client-facing apps

• Great for organizing programs, videos, and progress tracking

🔹 5. Old School: Notes App or Journal

• Write it out, your way

• Great for people who prefer analog or don’t want to rely on an app

• You can even create your own spreadsheet in Google Sheets!

💡 Pro Tip:

Whichever method you choose, the most important part is consistency.
Choose something that feels easy and natural to you—and stick with it.

🧠 Key Takeaway

Tracking your progress helps you train with purpose, recognize real improvements, and know exactly when it’s time to level up.

✅ Action Step:

Download a workout tracking app (or open your notes app!) and log your next workout.
Include the weight, reps, and one quick note on how the set felt.