⏱️ The Value Of Tracking Your Workouts

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The Value Of Tracking Your Workouts

Want to break plateaus? Start tracking.

Most guys think they’re pushing hard until they write it down.

Here’s what tracking gives you:

• Clarity: You’ll know exactly what weight, reps, and sets to beat.

• Momentum: Progressing—even by one rep—is addictive.

• Results: You can’t optimize what you don’t measure.

You don’t need a fancy app. Notes on your phone or a simple notebook will work. Just start.

Did You Know? Why Grip Strength Predicts Longevity

Studies show that grip strength is one of the strongest predictors of overall health and longevity, even more than blood pressure in some cases.

Why it matters:

• It’s tied to total body strength and function

• It reflects nervous system efficiency

• It declines with age unless trained

Add some farmer’s carries, dead hangs, or fat-grip dumbbell work into your routine. Bonus: you’ll also open jars like a champ.

Question from Our Readers:

“Is fasted cardio better for fat loss, or is that a myth?”

— Carlos, 48, from Phoenix

Great question, Carlos.

Here’s the short answer:

• Fasted cardio can help some guys burn more fat during the workout…

• But total fat loss still depends on your overall calorie and macro intake for the day.

If you feel good doing fasted cardio and it fits your routine—go for it. But it’s not magic. The real secret? Consistency and hitting your nutrition targets.

Fit Trivia: What 1980s arcade game featured a yellow character eating dots and avoiding ghosts?

Answer: Pac-Man! He might not have been jacked, but he was relentless—and had incredible cardio. Never underestimate the classics.

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Publisher: Ryan Engel

Editor: Michael Pender

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