I've been able to get my schedule so that I go to the gym three times a week for the past two months. I've gotten some experience working out mostly with dumbells. I feel like I've gotten a but stronger, but I don't know if I'm really making progress fast as I should be. How should I be programming and planning my workouts for long term improvement? What resources are there for learning new exercises and building a plan that evenly works various muscle groups? I have access to a personal trainer at a reasonable price and I want to take advantage of that, but I don't think it's financially sustainable long term.
Keep track of your exercises you. See what you are capable of this week and try to increase the reps or weight of that exercise next week. This is called progressive overload
Is there a good tracker to use while doing it? Just a notepad on my phone? I know there are a lot of pricey apps out there.
A notepad on your phone is just fine. I use an app called FitNotes on Android
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