In today's lives it is so easy to forget what we do from day to day, much less from week to week. Having a fitness journal allows us to review where we were in the past and to develop a plan where we would like to be in the future. It can also help to determine why some days are harder/easier then others.
Your journal doesn't have to be anything too elaborate! A spiral notebook or some paper stapled together would work great.
Listed Below are things you should include in your journal:
- Type of activity performed- carido, strength training, yoga, etc.
- Time spent exercising
- How you felt during your exercise- were you tired before you started? Did you cut your time short due to fatigue? Did you feel energized?
- Sleep patterns- Many times the first sign of over training is a disturbance in your sleep pattern. If you begin to experience a change in your sleep habits, you may need to allow a few days off to allow for recovery.
- Refueling- If you exercised an hour or more did you eat/drink to refuel your glycogen stores after your workout.
- Weather Conditions- If you exercise outside, include the weather conditions.
- Strength Training- Make sure you update your training routines regularly.
- Mileage- Runners should keep track of their daily and weekly mileage.
- Injury- Documenting an injury will allow you to see how quickly you recover or to know if you need to see a Doctor for an issue that is not resolving.
Not only is a journal another motivator, but many times it can help pinpoint any issues that may arise. Keep a log, while tedious for some, is just another tool to help many people stay accountable!
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment