This is posted in advance via timestamp. I’ll be away for the next 2 weeks
This year could be called my “sustenance year” being that I juggle a lot on my plate these days.
As much as I hate training alone these days, this is my only option currently
I’m hoping to make a comeback to my training group once I’ve set out to complete what I’ve started in ITE
I can’t really afford to train as I used to, so I made up the frequency with consistency.
At max I’ll train three times a week if I have the luxury of the time
What kept me going all this while is the passion and consistency
Passion is self-driven while consistency is helped by my control-freak nature, haha
I in-turn use that, by setting up a Training Log
A Training Log is a document which you chart and planned your workouts, months in advance, with tweaks in-between base on your form
Myself, once I start something, I’ll be persistent in maintaining it
For the longest time I’ve been having a on-off relationship with Training Logs but ever since last year I’ve sticked to my Training Log truly
I do reckon if you’ve problem in your very own exercise regime, try setting up a Training Log
All you need to do is
- First to setup a realistic goal for yourself. Maybe lose 2kg in two months or perhaps improving on the diet
- Read up on the various exercises. Know the basics such as cardio, warming up, cooling down, weights and diet. There’s troves of information out there on the Internet
- Plan your training realistically based on your current situation e.g. work or school. How much days can you actually afford to train
- Ensure a backup days if something crops up like school impromptu projects or work meetings
- I myself use Microsoft Excel to chart and plan my Training Log. I recommend a softcopy version rather than jotting it down on a book journal as it’s portable enough to carry around and accessible anywhere no matter where you are as long there’s the Internet. Based my past experience with journals, I keep losing it or forgot where I’ve placed it. There’s Training Log software programs out there but for most, you need to pay for it … I’d say skip it and go simple with the available writing programs in your computer
- Put the shortcut icon of your training log on your PC desktop. It will keep on reminding you to keep on going!
- Be flexible in your training. Sometimes what you planned is not up to task or you will over-performed. So tweak it, maybe lesser reps, or more recovery time. Keep vigil of your body responses, it will tell you. Don’t ignore it
The above I emphasize on the keyword realistic
Do not set out lofty targets and goals, and planning the impossible. Why ‘cheat’ yourself right
We can never achieve the Photoshop-like looks of models and actors, but as long we look presentable, having fun during training and love what we’re doing, I think that’s suffice enough
