#19: How to know if you are getting results from your weight training (8 ways to track progress)

Building muscle is a slow process so it's not unusual for people to question whether they are actually getting anywhere as they continue to show up and lift. In this episode, I go over 8 ways to track whether you are actually making progress: 1️⃣ Take progress pictures2️⃣ Take measurements with a tape measure3️⃣ Take body composition measurements4️⃣ Track your training sessions' weights and reps5️⃣ Watch for changes in your everyday life6️⃣ Feel yourself7️⃣ Look for signs of increasing muscle definition8️⃣ How clothes fitFor each of these, I go through them with some real-life examples so that you can more easily apply some or all of these methods!IF you are NOT seeing progress and you've been doing this for a while, please go back to episodes #12 and #13 which go over all the factors which affect how quickly you'll see results, and make sure you're not missing some critical piece!If you want help to figure it out, I'll be glad to help  - reach out to me.LINK to the training tracker that you can download and use >> <br/>LINK to join the waitlist if a group training program interests you >><br/><br/>#weightlifting #trainingtracker #setsandreps #progresspictures #fitnessjourney #dexascan #inbodyscan #bodycomposition #progressiveoverload #weighttrainingtips #learntoliftweights #beginnerweighttraining #fitforlife #strongover40 #strongover50<br/><br/><br/>Group coaching? Might you be interested in joining my group coaching program in the fall of 2023? If so, let me know by joining the waitlist >><br/><br/>Welcome! In case we haven't met, I'm Lynn, a 52-year-old fitness coach on a mission to help 40+ women get started with healthier habits including weight training. <br/>Have any questions or just want to chat? I'd love to hear from you!<br/> <br/>Support the show:<br/>If you'd like to support the show, you can Buy Me A Coffee ☕<br/><br/>Free content: <br/>Guide: How to start weight training after 40 >><br/>Guide: 5 Things You Need to Do to Build Muscle >><br/>For weekly tips and information subscribe to my weekly newsletter>><br/>Follow me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/<br/> <br/>My programs:<br/>Check out my online programs: More info here >><br/> I offer 1-to-1 coaching: Apply here >><br/><br/>