NOVELTY - The system (100) has a device that includes a memory in which a management application is installed. The management application is configured to automatically retrieve a sensor signal including a total weight and a movement speed of an element of exercise equipment. The sensor signal is analyzed by inputting the total weight and the movement speed into a monitoring heuristic to generate an output in real time. The output is automatically transmitted in real time to be presented by a display system.    USE - Exercise tracking system for manually recording exercise and workout routines in computing device such as smartphone, mobile phone, tablet device, computer workstation, server, desktop, notebook, laptop and handheld computer, and used in institution and business such as university and sport team tracking to track athletic progress of employees/students/friends.    ADVANTAGE - The management application can increment a counter on the display when the repetition number increments according to the monitoring heuristic, so that real-time visual feedback is provided. The wire along with the other components within the sensor system is protected by a paraaramid synthetic fiber wrap to prevent damage from the moving components of the exercise article or equipment. The management application utilizes the sensor specification to generate a monitoring heuristic to accurately calculate a total weight based on a detected pressure by a singular smart hook. The management application enables the setting of workout programs, units of measure and interactive counting system for a user profile along with configuring the monitoring heuristics for equipment profiles. The user can instantly get feedback through video displays or speakers while easily tracking exercise progress through smartphone or online social networks. The management application can automatically update tracking system, leader board, or Facebook (RTM: online social networking service) profiles with the exercise information. The management application provides feedback to improve the workout, such as indicating that too much weight is being used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manually recording exercise and workout routines in notebooks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exercise tracking system in which exercise characteristics are detected.    Exercise tracking system (100)    Rack (101)    Peg (102)    Smart hook (104)    Computing system (120)