So if you're not noticing the results you want, realize that can take months to change your muscle size or body fat percentage. That's not to say it's impossible-just that it can be very, very difficult. Factors like sleep, stress, hormones, and your fitness history also play a part.
Your genetics play a significant role both in your current body composition and how difficult it is to change it. To make sure the tape is positioned correctly.
Pull the tape tight, keeping pressure against (but not pinching) the skin and ensure the tape is kept level and not at an angle. Consistency is essential - measure under the same conditions and using the same equipment each time. If your goal is to change your body composition (not that we're suggesting it should be, but if it is), know that many factors go into losing weight, burning fat, or building muscle. Keep the feet together, relax your muscles and stand up straight. The last two, which are both achieved by changing your body composition (how much fat and muscle you have), can be especially difficult to do. Or maybe you have a specific goal, like training for a race, a heavier deadlift, losing weight, or building muscle. No one loves taking a test, but when it comes to measuring your fitness goals, benchmark training sessions or workouts can be a great way to analyze your progress.
At the same time, your clothes begin to fit a little looser. Maybe you just want to keep your heart healthy, have more energy, and reduce your overall disease risk. Especially if fat loss is your goal, the scale may stay the same even as you progress. Workout results mean different things to different people-after all everyone has different reasons for working out.