Weekly Training Log
The training log is where memory becomes evidence. It quietly turns “I think it’s improving” into “here is exactly what changed.”
A log only helps if it is honest, not impressive. The two columns most gymnasts skip, how you felt and the notes you keep, are the ones that pay off over a season. They reveal patterns in energy, fear, and recovery that a single session always hides. A log is not a diagnosis; repeated concerning patterns should be shared with a coach, parent, and qualified professional.
How to Use This Log
- One row, one day. Fill it the same evening, while the session is still in your body.
- Be specific. “Bars, kip-cast x15” beats “bars practice.” Numbers become progress you can actually see.
- Track the feeling. Mood, sleep, soreness, and fear belong here too. They often explain a score before the score arrives.
- Read it monthly. One week is noise. Four weeks side by side is the story.
| Day | Apparatus | Skills / Sets & Reps | Coach Feedback | How I Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Rest day | |||
| Tue | ||||
| Wed | ||||
| Thu | ||||
| Fri | ||||
| Sat | Bars, vault (extra work) | Kip-cast x15, Yurchenko timers x8 | Earlier shoulder drive on cast | Strong, focused |
| Sun |
Add a “Notes” line under each week for anything off-grid: sleep, soreness, mood, or a fear that came or went.
Do not judge a week by its hardest day. Judge the month by its pattern. The log you keep honestly today is the coach you will have on the days no one is watching.