I work out a lot but...

why you're not seeing progress in the gym.

a fitness journey is tough. it can be tough to start one, it can be tough to maintain one, and it can be tough when you’re being consistent and feel like you’re doing all the things, but you’re not seeing progress in the gym.

let’s get into why!

1. you’re not practicing progressive overload. progressive overload focuses on increasing load (weight) to increase neuromuscular demand. simply put - you may be using weights that are too light or not challenging your body and your muscles enough. it’s comfortable, especially for women, to stay in the 5-8lb range because we’ve always been told “weightlifting makes you bulky.” I’ll never forget when I got a question on my IG asking me, “aren’t you afraid that lifting weights will make you bulky?” to which I responded… “am I bulky?!” because I have been strength training for 10+ years now! women historically do not have the testosterone in their body to make them bulky when picking up heavier weights. if you want more tone and definition, pick up medium weights for upper body (10-15lbs) and heavy weights for lower body (20-35lb).