But even as I bounce between them, I always keep myrealtraining journal on paper.
You know, in a notebook.
And maybe you should, too.
Why keep a training journal on paper?
First, itsnotjust me.
She has very nice handwriting.
Its a good story and a damn good book.
I keep my training journals on paper because a paper book ismine.
I cannot forget my password to it.
It will not disappear from the cloud when the company that makes it goes bust.
I have all my training journals right here on my shelf.
I also go with paper because Im not limited to what an app designer decided I should track.
How to start your training journal on paper
First, you need a notebook.
Or get acomposition notebook; those are two or three bucks and theres no spiral binding to worry about.
Did you feel particularly good at a skill today?
Was there aspecific workout protocolyou were following?
Did you eat before the gym?
Was it a stressful day at work?
Did you work out with a friend, trainer, or coach?
If so, who?
What was the goal of the workout?
Did you feel like you met that goal?
