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]]> There’s nothing like the feeling of beating your PBR (personal best record) at the gym. It’s exciting and rewarding to know that you are making gains and progressing toward your goals. Besides these big, exciting moments, it can be hard to know if you are progressing. This is why it’s important to track your progress. 

Keep a Fitness Journal

The best way to track this progress is by keeping a fitness journal. There are so many benefits to using a fitness journal, but it’s important to know how to use it. Of course, there are so many different ways to set up a fitness journal, but here are some things you might want to include. 

Keep Notes of Weight Progressions

Every time you go to the gym, you can write down what weight you lifted and for how many reps. Doing this allows you to actually see how much progress you’ve made from the beginning, or if you’re stagnating.

Quick Journal After Gym Session

Another great tip is to journal how you feel after your gym sessions. This can be just as important as the number on the weights. Reading back on how great you feel after a workout can be great motivation for the next time you feel like skipping the gym!

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]]> Why Having Workout Goals is Important for Your Progress https://yourdailysportfix.com/why-having-workout-goals-is-important-for-your-progress/ Sun, 27 Nov 2022 16:57:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21215 Setting goals for your workouts will help you to progress. If you work out with intention, whether it is to get stronger, build muscle, or burn fat, you will start to see results. Having a workout program that you use for each session, with your sets, reps, and weights written down is important for keeping […]

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]]> Setting goals for your workouts will help you to progress. If you work out with intention, whether it is to get stronger, build muscle, or burn fat, you will start to see results. Having a workout program that you use for each session, with your sets, reps, and weights written down is important for keeping track and seeing how far you have come and where you still want to go.

So how do you decide what your goals are? Are you trying to reach a weight goal with your deadlift? Do you want to be able to go lower with your squat? Do you want to try handstands? You need to decide what you want to achieve so you can work properly towards your goals.

Set Your Goals

First, start by writing down your workout goals. Think about what you want to achieve in the next three months and start working towards those goals. If you want to get stronger and be more flexible then write down those goals.

Write a Program

Most professional trainers either write their own program or ask people in their field to write one for them, directed towards the goals they set for themselves. If you aren’t a professional, find a trainer you trust, to write you a descriptive program with your goals in mind.

Start Training

Once you have a program go to the gym and start training with intention. Track your weights and reps and understand what is working for you and what you still need help with. Ask for help if you don’t understand an exercise and make sure you are focused on your technique.

Consistency is Key

It takes time to see results, but if you are staying committed and working towards your set goals then you will make it happen. If your program has two workouts per week and you are only managing to go once, then change your program and stay consistent with what you are able to do!

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]]> How To Take Accurate Progress Photos https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-take-accurate-progress-photos/ Sun, 11 Aug 2019 07:27:41 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=830 We all want to see our hard work pay off. From hours in the gym to proper meal planning on the weekends… what good is it if we don’t feel or see like we did anything? The key to understanding your growth comes in good progress photos. Here are some tips to follow in order […]

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]]> We all want to see our hard work pay off. From hours in the gym to proper meal planning on the weekends… what good is it if we don’t feel or see like we did anything? The key to understanding your growth comes in good progress photos. Here are some tips to follow in order to see your progress in the most accurate light.

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I would say the @WW goddesses have blessed me this week since I saw a 3 lb loss on the scale but…I’m taking ALL the credit. The past two weeks I’ve worked hard to adjust things to bust out of my months-long plateau, and I’m excited to be in week 2 of solid losses. I’ll tell anyone who asks me for advice the same things: 💙Track Everything 💙Track Honestly 💙Weigh and measure foods as often as possible 💙Avoid guessing on points as often as possible 💙 Be open to trying new foods and recipes 💙 Be careful of zero point food portions I say these things because they’re the habits I’ve formed to stay on track and see such amazing progress, but that last one? About the zero point foods? Yeah, I was being a little too generous with those. I’ve reigned it in and have been way more mindful about what I’m eating and why. Am I stressed or hungry? Am I bored or does my body actually need some fuel? Some days are better than others, but it’s all about balance. I think I’m in a great place in this journey – a new stretch of the path that makes this a sustainable, long term change. It’s uncomfortable to realize that the things you’ve been doing aren’t working and the things you’re used to need to change. But…that’s life. It’s not easy. My mindset has evolved many times in the past 19 months….but it’s had to because I’ve found myself in new territory as I’ve seen more and more progress. I’ve learned so much about what I’m capable of. That I’m a fighter. That I’m strong. That I can accomplish things that seem impossible. ———- #ww #wwcommunity #wwfreestyle #wellnessthatworks #weightlosstransformation #weightlossjourney #weightloss #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss #beforeandduring #beforeandduringweightloss #katcrew #katcrewslay #facetofacefriday

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Take Your Photos at the Same Time of Day, on the Same Day 

Our bodies process foods differently. Taking a photo directly after a big dinner on a Friday night won’t exactly make you feel your best. So take a photo in the morning, before breakfast when there’s no bloating. Also, take your photos on the same day, preferably a mid-week day when you’re far away from tempting weekends.

Take Your Photos in the Same Light

If you take your photos in a dark area, your muscles won’t show up. Take your photos in good lighting — ideally natural lighting by a window.

 Wear The Same Clothes 

Choose an outfit that you’ll take your progress photos in because all clothes fit differently and might hug you in different areas.

Make Two Sets Of Photos

One set of flexing, one set of relaxed photos to get a more realistic idea of how you’re looking.

Don’t Compare Your Progress

Don’t look at your Instagram newsfeeds for other people’s progress pictures. Everyone’s body changes at different rates and no two bodies look the same. Just look at your progress for inspiration.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> progress Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:38:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png progress Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Best Method to Track Your Progress in the Gym https://yourdailysportfix.com/best-method-to-track-your-progress-in-the-gym/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 08:20:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21969 There’s nothing like the feeling of beating your PBR (personal best record) at the gym. It’s exciting and rewarding to know that you are making gains and progressing toward your goals. Besides these big, exciting moments, it can be hard to know if you are progressing. This is why it’s important to track your progress.  […]

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]]> There’s nothing like the feeling of beating your PBR (personal best record) at the gym. It’s exciting and rewarding to know that you are making gains and progressing toward your goals. Besides these big, exciting moments, it can be hard to know if you are progressing. This is why it’s important to track your progress. 

Keep a Fitness Journal

The best way to track this progress is by keeping a fitness journal. There are so many benefits to using a fitness journal, but it’s important to know how to use it. Of course, there are so many different ways to set up a fitness journal, but here are some things you might want to include. 

Keep Notes of Weight Progressions

Every time you go to the gym, you can write down what weight you lifted and for how many reps. Doing this allows you to actually see how much progress you’ve made from the beginning, or if you’re stagnating.

Quick Journal After Gym Session

Another great tip is to journal how you feel after your gym sessions. This can be just as important as the number on the weights. Reading back on how great you feel after a workout can be great motivation for the next time you feel like skipping the gym!

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]]> Why Having Workout Goals is Important for Your Progress https://yourdailysportfix.com/why-having-workout-goals-is-important-for-your-progress/ Sun, 27 Nov 2022 16:57:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21215 Setting goals for your workouts will help you to progress. If you work out with intention, whether it is to get stronger, build muscle, or burn fat, you will start to see results. Having a workout program that you use for each session, with your sets, reps, and weights written down is important for keeping […]

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]]> Setting goals for your workouts will help you to progress. If you work out with intention, whether it is to get stronger, build muscle, or burn fat, you will start to see results. Having a workout program that you use for each session, with your sets, reps, and weights written down is important for keeping track and seeing how far you have come and where you still want to go.

So how do you decide what your goals are? Are you trying to reach a weight goal with your deadlift? Do you want to be able to go lower with your squat? Do you want to try handstands? You need to decide what you want to achieve so you can work properly towards your goals.

Set Your Goals

First, start by writing down your workout goals. Think about what you want to achieve in the next three months and start working towards those goals. If you want to get stronger and be more flexible then write down those goals.

Write a Program

Most professional trainers either write their own program or ask people in their field to write one for them, directed towards the goals they set for themselves. If you aren’t a professional, find a trainer you trust, to write you a descriptive program with your goals in mind.

Start Training

Once you have a program go to the gym and start training with intention. Track your weights and reps and understand what is working for you and what you still need help with. Ask for help if you don’t understand an exercise and make sure you are focused on your technique.

Consistency is Key

It takes time to see results, but if you are staying committed and working towards your set goals then you will make it happen. If your program has two workouts per week and you are only managing to go once, then change your program and stay consistent with what you are able to do!

The post Why Having Workout Goals is Important for Your Progress appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

]]> How To Take Accurate Progress Photos https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-take-accurate-progress-photos/ Sun, 11 Aug 2019 07:27:41 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=830 We all want to see our hard work pay off. From hours in the gym to proper meal planning on the weekends… what good is it if we don’t feel or see like we did anything? The key to understanding your growth comes in good progress photos. Here are some tips to follow in order […]

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]]> We all want to see our hard work pay off. From hours in the gym to proper meal planning on the weekends… what good is it if we don’t feel or see like we did anything? The key to understanding your growth comes in good progress photos. Here are some tips to follow in order to see your progress in the most accurate light.

View this post on Instagram

I would say the @WW goddesses have blessed me this week since I saw a 3 lb loss on the scale but…I’m taking ALL the credit. The past two weeks I’ve worked hard to adjust things to bust out of my months-long plateau, and I’m excited to be in week 2 of solid losses. I’ll tell anyone who asks me for advice the same things: 💙Track Everything 💙Track Honestly 💙Weigh and measure foods as often as possible 💙Avoid guessing on points as often as possible 💙 Be open to trying new foods and recipes 💙 Be careful of zero point food portions I say these things because they’re the habits I’ve formed to stay on track and see such amazing progress, but that last one? About the zero point foods? Yeah, I was being a little too generous with those. I’ve reigned it in and have been way more mindful about what I’m eating and why. Am I stressed or hungry? Am I bored or does my body actually need some fuel? Some days are better than others, but it’s all about balance. I think I’m in a great place in this journey – a new stretch of the path that makes this a sustainable, long term change. It’s uncomfortable to realize that the things you’ve been doing aren’t working and the things you’re used to need to change. But…that’s life. It’s not easy. My mindset has evolved many times in the past 19 months….but it’s had to because I’ve found myself in new territory as I’ve seen more and more progress. I’ve learned so much about what I’m capable of. That I’m a fighter. That I’m strong. That I can accomplish things that seem impossible. ———- #ww #wwcommunity #wwfreestyle #wellnessthatworks #weightlosstransformation #weightlossjourney #weightloss #beforeandafter #beforeandafterweightloss #beforeandduring #beforeandduringweightloss #katcrew #katcrewslay #facetofacefriday

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Take Your Photos at the Same Time of Day, on the Same Day 

Our bodies process foods differently. Taking a photo directly after a big dinner on a Friday night won’t exactly make you feel your best. So take a photo in the morning, before breakfast when there’s no bloating. Also, take your photos on the same day, preferably a mid-week day when you’re far away from tempting weekends.

Take Your Photos in the Same Light

If you take your photos in a dark area, your muscles won’t show up. Take your photos in good lighting — ideally natural lighting by a window.

 Wear The Same Clothes 

Choose an outfit that you’ll take your progress photos in because all clothes fit differently and might hug you in different areas.

Make Two Sets Of Photos

One set of flexing, one set of relaxed photos to get a more realistic idea of how you’re looking.

Don’t Compare Your Progress

Don’t look at your Instagram newsfeeds for other people’s progress pictures. Everyone’s body changes at different rates and no two bodies look the same. Just look at your progress for inspiration.

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