Do you keep a training log? If not,why not? A training log or diary is very useful tool that you can use to help you reach your goals of gaining size and strength.
As well as helping you keep track of your progress in relation to weights used and exercise difficulty, a training log can help you analyse what training and eating patterns gave you the best and worst results in the past. It can also help you determine if you need a training break and the effectiveness of different supplements on your training.
Many people use the start of the new year as a time to set goals for the next twelve months. Here are some hints to get the best out of your goal setting.
Make your goal specific – how much muscle do you want to put on, how much weight do you want to be squatting and by what time.
Make your goal attainable/realistic – if your goal is not to your mind attainable, you will not actually work towards it, however your goal must not be easy. It should be difficult enough that it pushes you but not so difficult that you give up on it.
Set time limits – set short term goals that will allow you build up toward your medium and long term goals.
One final point – Don’t just set goals at the start of the year, it should be an ongoing process.
