Training diary for each session recording

Importance of Recording Each Training Session

Recording each training session in a diary helps to track progress meticulously.
It offers a transparent view of what’s working and what requires modification.
A well-maintained training diary allows for reflecting on past performance and making beneficial changes.

What to Include in a Training Diary

Record the date and time of each session, providing context for each entry.
Note down the duration of each exercise session, to identify the length of workouts associated with better performance.
Outline the type of exercises performed during each session. This refers to whether they are cardio-focused, strength-based, or flexibility exercises.
Register the intensity of each exercise, indicating how hard each workout was.
Detail the sets, repetitions and weights used in each session if involved in strength training.
Keep track of heart rate, before, during and after the exercise. This helps to ensure the workouts are keeping you in the desired heart rate zone.
Logging any injuries or discomfort experienced during the session is crucial. This can point to exercises that may need to be adjusted.
Mark the location of each session, providing insight into the impact of the environment on training.
Observations about mood and motivation before, during, and after the session should also be recorded.

Benefits of a Well-Maintained Training Diary

It facilitates a review of the fitness programme, helping to assess what’s working and what isn’t.
Allows for recognising patterns and understand how certain exercises affect the body or what times of the day yield the best performance.
It can help identify plateaus or progress, offering insights to make necessary adjustments.
Information recorded in the diary provides the grounds for goal setting and tracking progress toward those goals can be motivational.
It promotes accountability as the diary records the commitment to training.
Can assist with communicating with trainers or physiotherapists about the fitness programme as it provides comprehensive view of the undertaken training.

Remember, it’s not just about recording, but also about analyzing and applying the findings to adjust the training programme effectively and improve performance.