Would you run a business without keeping track of how much money you are making? Or would you go to school each and every day without checking to see what grade you got on the test? Hopefully you answered NO to these questions or your future is not looking too bright. The same way you would not do the above things is the same reason that you should now neglect to keep training logs and workout logs when trying to reach a fitness goal...actually the first thing I should ask is have you set a fitness goal?

Many people start a fitness program or a diet without ever creating a concrete goal. Most don't even know what their current weight and body fat percentage is. These are things that you should know before starting any kind of weight loss or muscle building program. If you know where you started from and where you want to go, then as you make progress it will help you to stay focused on your goal. This is where workout logs come in. By keeping a log of the workouts you do and your improvements, you would be able to see the progress that you have made over time. This keeps you motivated and will definitely be a huge inspiration to keep going.

Training logs and workout logs provide feedback as to whether you are making progress or you are at a standstill. It shows where you need that extra improvement in your training plan just as if you had a coach telling you what you need to do.

Psychologically it has a huge effect on you when you look back on past workouts and see the big difference between now and 6 months ago. I remember looking back at my logs from high school when I was struggling with 115 lbs on the bench press, and now I can't even warm up with that. It really gives me a boost to continue going to the gym day in and day out and if I didn't have those logs then I would have lost a great sense of accomplishment.

So basically it is a great idea, if not essential to keep daily training and workout logs. It helps you stay focused on your goals and shows you how far you have come over time. It also provides for a great feedback system to help you tweak your workout program.