Picture this, you’ve just set your fitness goals for the year. A few months roll by and it doesn't seem like you're making any progress. With all the effort you’re putting in, you feel like things should be further along by now.

It can be frustrating and a little bit disheartening when you set out on new fitness goals and don’t see any progress. The reality is, you could be making progress, it’s just not noticeable to the naked eye.

Fitness goals can be very intimidating. And when you don’t see progress visually, it can be hard to keep moving forward.

Using a fitness tracker can help you:

• Visualize your goals
• Track your progress
• Keep you accountable
• Keep you motivated

In today’s article, we're going to be breaking down how to make a fitness tracker that works for you.

Make a Fitness Tracker That Works for You

What type of physical activity are you doing?

Are you running? Lifting weights? Maybe you’ve taken up the hobby of rock climbing. Whatever the case may be, it’s important to distinguish the type of fitness you’re taking part in.

This is going to help you put together a fitness journal that works for you. For example, let’s say you want to start running more. In this case, when you put together your tracker, it would be wise to include:

• Each day of the week and the distance you ran
• The time it took to run during each training session
• The route you took and the weather that day

This is just scratching the surface. There are tons of more fitness journal ideas you can use. You could even include a spot to write about how you felt that day, and what your energy levels were.

Using a fitness bullet journal can help you keep track of the days you train and your rest days.

What are your goals?

Knowing what your ultimate goal is can help you create a fitness tracker or bullet journal that suits your lifestyle best. For instance, you might be looking to gain more muscle. In this case, creating a workout bullet journal might work best.

Tracking the exercises you do, along with the rep ranges and sets would be ideal. Plus, you could take it a step further and track your protein intake. This could help you zone in on your diet and help you learn what you need to change to see results.

What do you want to track?

A fitness tracking bullet journal doesn’t have to be just for fitness. In fact, you might find some use in it by tracking your water intake, how many steps you’re taking, even the amount of time you’ve spent meditating.

The best part about making a workout tracker and/or a bullet journal is that you can completely personalize it to suit your goals. Here are a few examples:

• Track your progress in the gym. Did you get stronger? Can you lift more weight?
• Track the amount of water you drink. Did you drink the recommended amount?
• Track your sleeping habits. Did you get enough sleep? Do you feel well-rested?

There are so many ways you can customize a bullet journal/workout tracker. Maybe you’ve been trying to build the habit of meditating. Using a journal can help in this case. You might even find some value in using guided meditations. At BetterSleep we offer a wide range of guided training that will help you relax - including guided meditations. Relax your mind, and destress with BetterSleep.