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Lifting heavy weights close to failure is important for muscle development.
Personal trainer Harry Smith said to build muscle you need to work hard and lift heavy weights.
It's important to recover well after workouts and have plenty of food.
It is possible to build muscle when you are older.
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Dear Rachel.
I have been training for 1.5 years and haven't seen much muscle development. I weight train three days a week and do 45 minutes of cardiovascular exercise five days a week. Why am I not seeing any improvement in my muscles? I walk thousands of steps a day. When I am working out my heart rate is 160 and when I am resting it is 57. Why haven't I seen more strength?
Dismayed.
Dismayed.
There are a lot of factors involved in achieving the "toned" look many people strive for. Nutrition, genetics, age, stress, and recovery are other factors that can be considered.
It's hard to know what's blocking your progress without more information, but personal trainer and nutritionist Harry Smith explained what you should be doing to get the most out of your training.
Ensure you are lifting heavy and hard.
Weight training doesn't grow muscles. Smith told Insider that hard weight training does.
He recommends that you aim to finish each set when you have less than five reps left in the tank.
Smith said that most people underestimate how hard they are training.
I'm guilty of not pushing myself as hard as I could in the gym, and if you're the same, having a few sessions with a personal trainer may help you discover what you're capable of.
Lifting weights in the range of 12 to 15 is the general rule for muscle-building, according to personal trainer Luke Worthington.
Smith says the best way to build muscle is to lift heavy weights with enough intensity and rest for at least a minute between sets.
Do three full-body workouts a week.
Smith recommends doing full body sessions for the best results, rather than focusing on one muscle group at a time, if you're lifting weights three times a week.
Smith said that she would focus on compound exercises in her sessions. "These are multi-joint exercises that hit multiple muscles at the same time, making her training time more efficient."
You can work up to a higher intensity with the use of leg presses.
Smith said that you're doing a fair amount already, and that Cardio isn't necessary for muscular development.
It's important for overall health, but you don't need to do more if you enjoy it.
Smith said that high volumes of cardiovascular training can definitely negate the effects of hypertrophy. He suggests dropping one or two cardio sessions.
Eat a lot of meat.
It's not impossible to grow muscle as we age, but it is more difficult when you are older.
Smith said that this can be mitigated with a slightly higher intake than is typically recommended, as well as making sure your diet is even more nutrient-dense, and eating enough to at least not lose weight.
If the number on the scale is continually going down, he recommends you eat more.
Smith said it was possible that she was under- consuming calories and vitamins because of her high levels of exercise. "If she's losing weight, that would indicate too few calories."
A post-workout shake with some food could help.
He said to try to have at least three times a day of eating. Fruits and veggies are good for you, as well as a broad range of Carbohydrates, including grains, legumes, and your favorite treats.
Recovery should be prioritized.
Smith said that recovery and training increase your sleep demands.
If you want to examine your stress levels, aim for 7 to 9 hours a night.
Smith said that meditation doesn't need to be sitting cross-legged with your eyes closed, but simply an activity that makes you feel relaxed.
I like to read, walk, bake, paint my nails, or have a bath. Find out what works for you.
Wishing you well.
Rachel is a person.
Rachel Hosie is a senior health reporter at Insider and a self-proclaimed fitness fanatic with an Association for Nutrition-certified nutrition course under her belt. Rachel is here to give you the no-nonsense answers and advice you need, with strictly no fad diet.
Rachel has a lot of experience covering fitness, nutrition, and wellbeing, and she has the best experts at her disposal. She speaks to many of the world's most knowledgeable and renowned personal trainers, dietitians, and coaches to ensure she's always up to date with the latest science-backed facts you need to know to live your happiest and healthiest life.
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