Ask HN: What do you use to track your workouts?
I've been working out for several years and about four months ago I started running and swimming as well. Currently, I track my workouts by using Giles Bowkett's Calendar method (http://gilesbowkett.blogspot.com/2009/11/time-management-two-pics-two-books-one.html), highlighting on days that I do a workout. Additionally, when I run, I write down my distance and time.
What do you use to track your workouts? Also, do you like using it, and do you think that it is worth the time? If so, why? Thanks.
One of the great things about Crossfit is that every workout is like a competition. Most workouts are fixed work with variable time, so the shorter the duration, the more efficient/"fit" you are.
For me, I find it very motivating to graph this progress, so every time I do a specific Crossfit workout, I can compare it directly to previous attempts at the same workout.
I wrote http://statulo.us, which is a free Crossfit tracker I really just wrote for myself. There are now about 1400 uers, so even something this simple seems to have some traction.
Running/swimming is easily graphed as well, as long as you time your efforts by distance (and terrain, for running).
Just a spiral bound notebook and a pen. I've tried more elaborate methods in the past, but I like something that's lightweight and simple, but flexible. Pen and paper scribbles, scrawls and notes work great for me.