That's Fit

A failure to plan is planning to fail. At least, that's how I think the saying goes. Regardless, the point is still quite clear: you have to put in the time required to properly set your goals if you every wish to achieve them. This is definitely the case when it comes to an exercise program.

The best way to go about doing this is to start a training journal. It doesn't have to be anything fancy; one of those 50 cent notebooks from the grocery store or convenience store will do just fine. In this trusty handbook, you'll list your workout for the next few weeks. Clearly, this will take a little investment of your time, but trust me, the payoff will be worth it. Then, as you workout, be sure to list the exercises you performed, the amount of weight you used (or the amount of time spent on a machine if you are chronicling your cardiovascular progress), the settings on a seat or bar if applicable, how many reps you completed, how many sets, etc. The more detailed your journal is, and the more methodical you are in keeping it updated, the better off you'll be.

Keeping this training log will not only provide you with a blueprint for your building the body you desire, but it will help provide you with inspiration to keep at it. When you may feel as though you're not progressing at the rate you had hoped you would, just crack open the journal. Chances are, you'll see that you're actually making more progress than you realize and that all your advanced planning is making failure not an option.