10/28/2025
✅If you want to get fitter, faster, there’s one thing that really deserves your attention — data.
And if you’re already in good shape and aiming for that next level, paying attention to your data becomes even more important.
Go WEST
From all the clients I’ve coached at my gym and through online coaching, there are a few things that really stand out:
W - Weight
Weigh yourself at the same time and in the same way every day and focus on your weekly average. This helps you see the real trend instead of getting caught up in daily fluctuations.
E - Eat
Track what you eat. This is profound. At a minimum, nail your calorie and protein targets consistently before worrying about macros, meal timing, or any of the finer details.
S - Steps
Daily movement matters. Steps support your metabolism, heart health, energy, and recovery. You may be surprised that by simply setting a steps target and tracking it, you may just increase your daily average by 4,000 steps or more. I will admit that I have lightened up on tracking my steps lately. I still get my steps in, just not actively tracking them at this time.
T - Train
Lift weights at least 3 times per week and track your progress (weight lifted, sets, and reps). Getting stronger isn’t just about fitness — it improves nearly every area of life.
Track your data however you like — with your watch, a phone note, a spreadsheet, or even a paper journal. Or, use apps such as PTD andCronometer that I use with my clients.