Over the past year, we made some intentional changes at Skill of Strength to improve the way we support our members. This included updating training templates for our personal training and SUCCEED Members, refining tracking sheets for our MOVE group training sessions, and tightening up performance tracking for our COMPETE and PERFORM athlete groups.
These changes weren’t just for structure—they were designed to help our members get better results, however they define “better.”
And one key habit we emphasize? Tracking your workouts.
Now, not everyone loves tracking—and that’s okay.
Some of our members prefer to just show up, move their body, and head home. They’re not focused on numbers or PRs; they just want to stay active, relieve stress, and be consistent. Honestly? That’s a huge win in itself.
On the other end of the spectrum, we’ve got members with stacks of tracking sheets that could rival a phone book. They love documenting every lift, every sprint, every subtle improvement. They have big goals, and they’re all in on the data.
Most people fall somewhere in between.
Wherever you land, we care far more that you’re showing up than whether your tracking sheet is perfect. But, we also believe tracking your workouts is a powerful tool. And here are six reasons why:
6 Reasons to Track Your Workouts
1. Be Accountable
When you log your workouts, you have a clear picture of how often you’re showing up—and how hard you’re working. It’s a great way to commit to a minimum number of sessions each week and hold yourself to it.
2. Gain Confidence
Tracking helps you see how much stronger, faster, or more consistent you’re becoming. That steady progress builds serious confidence inside and outside the gym.
3. Celebrate Achievements
Writing down personal records (PRs) and milestones gives you tangible proof that your hard work is paying off. It’s a reminder that you can do hard things.
4. Eliminate Guesswork
No more wondering, “What did I lift last time?” You’ll know exactly where you left off and what to do next. Tracking your reps, sets, and how movements felt allows you to increase difficulty strategically—not randomly.
5. Evaluate Progress
When you have a log of your training, you can spot patterns, assess strengths and weaknesses, and tweak your approach accordingly. It’s feedback that helps you and your coach make better decisions.
6. Set Smarter Goals
Data leads to direction. If you’ve been squatting the same weight for weeks, your coach can help you create a plan to level up. If your conditioning is improving but strength has stalled, you can adjust focus.
Whether you use a notebook, an app, or our in-house tracking sheets, the goal is simple: see where you’ve been so you can go even further.
You don’t need to be perfect. Just pay attention. A few notes each week can go a long way toward keeping you motivated, informed, and progressing with purpose.
Because at the end of the day, tracking isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress.