ForgeLogbooks Training Lab
Evidence-backed guides on phone-free training, custom logbooks, and content that actually ranks. Every article ships with practical checklists you can apply in the gym tonight.
+31%
Higher program compliance once athletes adopt a physical logbook.
120+
Training topics covered across our publishing calendar to keep lifters dialed in.
15 sec
Average time it takes to log a set using our distraction-proof layouts.
Featured Playbook
First impressions determine retention. A strategically designed welcome pack transforms a transactional signup into an emotional commitment and positions you as a premium service worth premium pricing.
First impressions determine retention. The moment between a client signing up and their first workout is fragile—buyer's remorse creeps in, motivation wavers, and they question whether they made the right choice. A strategically designed welcome pack solves this.
Inside the Logbook
ForgePrograms Team
Client Retention Specialists
Latest from the floor
client materials for personal trainers
Branded materials turn coaching into a repeatable experience. Learn what to build and how to deploy it.
personal trainer onboarding system
You've got a new client signed up. They're excited, motivated, and ready to transform. But here's the problem: most trainers treat the first week like any other week. This is a missed opportunity. The onboarding phase—those first 7-14 days—is where you either lock in a client for life or set them up to quit within 6 weeks.
starting strength logbook template
Linear progression works only when every workout is documented. This guide shows exactly what to track so your novice phase lasts as long as possible.
5/3/1 logbook template
5/3/1 only compounds when you log it with precision. Use this template to capture training maxes, joker sets, and variation rules without guessing.
recovery logbook blueprint
Recovery isn’t a vibe—it’s trackable. Here’s how Forge athletes log sleep, stress, mobility, and nervous-system cues without extra app fatigue.
focus block logbook system
You don’t need a new program—you need a tighter focus block. Here’s how to build one inside your ForgeLogbook.
video content from logbook
Paper-first training, explained.
habit stacking pages
Paper-first training, explained.
superset control pages
Paper-first training, explained.
Why we publish
Every post is drafted after real sessions with our logbooks, so lifters get proof and practical guidance.
Built for action
We end every post with a friction-free checklist so you can implement the insight before your next training block.
Zero fluff
Articles are drafted after real sessions with our logbooks, then edited for clarity so the focus stays on lifting.
Ready?
Use the templates inside our builder to generate a custom logbook in 60 seconds. Print the PDF tonight or let us ship a premium spiral-bound copy to your door.