Most people don't know how to track their training program of haven't even thought of it. The point to tracking what you do is to assure yourself that what you are doing is working effectively. It doesn't matter how efficient you are, it matters how effectively you are. Efficiency can mean that you do the same workout every day; that can be a good thing and a bad thing. Effectiveness means that what you are doing is actually working towards your goal. Why waste time not knowing if your time is worth it? It's not, unless you record progress.
Here are some simple things that you can not ignore if effective progress is what you are after.
Weight - Weighing your self on a regular basis, let's say once or twice a week is good. Make sure you are on a flat ground level. The best time to weigh yourself is in the morning when you first wake up since that is the time when you haven't ate anything yet but do it after you've urinated.
Measuring Body Fat - Body fat is the main reason we feel unhealthy or feel uncomfortable. After replacing the fat with muscle you should already have a good tool to record the progress. Under 10% body fat is good but serious body builders will aim for a low averaging 5% body fat.
Measuring Lean Body Mass - Here's where you will see what's going on inside of you. What you are actually made of, more muscle or more fat. Meat is not necessarily muscle, measuring the lean body mass will help you identify what exactly is muscle and fat.
Measuring The Body - To measure the parts on the body is to seek for progress. If quadriceps are what you been working hard on, take out a flexible measurement and measure it. It can be anything that you want to measure but make sure you remember to record the progress.
Before and After Photos - Don't forget this important step, most people regret it after they've gone too far. When doing things the right way, you will find yourself feeling so much better while look that much better. Always try to take pictures of before and after photos so that you can be proud of the progress you've put down. This doesn't take long and will even surprise family or friends. - 29957
Here are some simple things that you can not ignore if effective progress is what you are after.
Weight - Weighing your self on a regular basis, let's say once or twice a week is good. Make sure you are on a flat ground level. The best time to weigh yourself is in the morning when you first wake up since that is the time when you haven't ate anything yet but do it after you've urinated.
Measuring Body Fat - Body fat is the main reason we feel unhealthy or feel uncomfortable. After replacing the fat with muscle you should already have a good tool to record the progress. Under 10% body fat is good but serious body builders will aim for a low averaging 5% body fat.
Measuring Lean Body Mass - Here's where you will see what's going on inside of you. What you are actually made of, more muscle or more fat. Meat is not necessarily muscle, measuring the lean body mass will help you identify what exactly is muscle and fat.
Measuring The Body - To measure the parts on the body is to seek for progress. If quadriceps are what you been working hard on, take out a flexible measurement and measure it. It can be anything that you want to measure but make sure you remember to record the progress.
Before and After Photos - Don't forget this important step, most people regret it after they've gone too far. When doing things the right way, you will find yourself feeling so much better while look that much better. Always try to take pictures of before and after photos so that you can be proud of the progress you've put down. This doesn't take long and will even surprise family or friends. - 29957
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