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Why You Aren't Getting Results from Lifting Weights (Part 1)

WhyyouarentseeingresultsfromyourworReader Question: I've been weight lifting at least twice a week and I'm not seeing any results. Could you explain why I haven't seen any changes?

Answer: The first reason why you may not be seeing any results is that you haven't lost enough body fat to see the muscle tone and definition you are creating.

You can lose that body fat through proper nutrition, exercise, and health lifestyle changes.

Let's assume that you are eating well, though. The reason you are not creating any new muscle, tone, or definition is probably attributed to choosing the wrong types of exercises.

Most people go to the gym and just hop from machine to machine.

When I used to consult for health clubs we called that "musical chairs." Basically, members would just come in and mindlessly move from one piece of exercise equipment to another without any thought as to what they were working or what they were doing…

That type of workout is going to be limited in the results you see, especially if you never increase your resistance.

In my next post I'll explain to you how to get way more results with less exercises.

Stay tuned!

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