Listen "#135: How to Tell if Your Workouts Are Actually Building Muscle & Strength"
Episode Synopsis
Not all workouts build muscle even if they feel hard.In this episode, I look at ways to tell if your training is actually helping you build muscle and strength or just making you sweat.You’ll learn:Why soreness, sweat, and ‘feeling the burn’ don’t mean you’re getting stronger4 real signs your workouts are building strength and muscleHow to track your workouts (and why that matters more than you think)Red flags that your current routine might not be effective at building muscle & strengthWhat to change if you suspect your workout is not effectiveIf you're not seeing results — or you're wondering whether your strength training is actually working — this episode will help you know what to look for, and what to do next.Resources mentioned:Episode #121: Are You Strength Training or Just Working Out with Weights? >Episode #106: How to take form videos > Free strength training tracker >How to take progress pictures > Flip stick (to stick your phone onto various surfaces) > Learn to Lift Programs > Send me your thoughts 😃Support the show Get started with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift programs here >> Join my monthly membership here >> Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/