Why log
The only way to know whether you are getting stronger is to know what you lifted last time. Without a log you guess, and the guess usually lands on the same weight as last week. With a log you can see that you did 8 reps at 60 kg on Thursday, and then you know what to aim for today. That is the whole foundation of progressive overload.
Call it a workout log or a training diary, it is the same thing: a record of what you lifted, so the next session can be a little better. The difference from a notebook is that the log does the maths for you.
What the log does
- Log every set with weight and reps, or time and distance for cardio, while you train.
- See your last session next to every exercise, so you know where you stand before you lift.
- A rest timer that starts when you log a set.
- Your record shown next to every exercise, with new records counted when you save the session.
- Progress over time: which lifts are going up, your new records and the days you trained.
- Your own sessions built from the exercise library, with instructions for every exercise.
- Gym and home kept apart for machines and cables, so the weights at your gym don't get mixed up with the ones at home.
What is free
The log, your own sessions, records and challenges with friends are free, with no card and no time limit. A free account shows the last four weeks of your history. Premium shows everything since you started and also builds your next week from what you logged.
Get started
Create an account and build your first session, or let BIP build a week for you around your goal and equipment. If you are not sure where to start, have a look at training programmes for beginners or a ready-made full-body programme.