If you don’t know where you’ve been, you won’t know where to go! Without a training log, how can you truly gauge progress over time? Start one here.

The goal of training is progression. That’s what separates those who train from those who simply exercise to sweat and burn calories without purpose. Doing the same thing over and over with no real progression is like hopping on a hamster wheel—moving but going nowhere.

Remember how Einstein defined insanity? Read this.

Yet people still do this in gyms across the globe—same routine, same weights, same reps, same everything. Week after week. Month after month. Year after year.

What’s the point?

If you’re training with purpose, your goal should be improvement over time.

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

To keep track of what you’ve done, write it down! Don’t rely on memory—keep a training log and refer to it often. Strive for small, consistent gains. That’s the Kaizen principle: ongoing, incremental improvement. It’s a key approach I follow and strongly advocate.

Be patient. You don’t need to make huge leaps every session. Progress may be slow, but it will be sustainable—and injury-free.

Look Back to Go Forward

Every time I set up a new program, I review previous numbers. It helps me determine appropriate starting weights and realistic progression goals for the cycle ahead.

If you’re serious about training, make reviewing your training history a regular practice. You’ll be amazed at how far you can go when you’re guided by where you’ve been.

Final Thought:

Success in training doesn’t come from random effort—it comes from strategic progression. Embrace the Kaizen principle. Record your work, track your progress, and commit to getting just a little better each day. That’s how lasting results are built.

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