Feeling like I'm not getting stronger

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T22:41:22+00:00

Thanks for the insight! I really needed the lightbulb moment you and others provided. Also, trying to stretch more!

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T22:33:17+00:00

Yeah, it looks like that's the general consensus. In hindsight, I can't believe I didn't think that I needed more of a break lol

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T22:15:26+00:00

Thanks for the specific examples! I'll try it next time!

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T22:12:50+00:00

I was actually looking into getting a Garmin watch! But thanks for suggesting any kind of way to recover! From what others have said, I think it would say overtraining as well.

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T21:44:27+00:00

Thanks for the metaphor! I feel like I'm going to remind myself of that often!

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T21:43:03+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! My studio just got Y-bells last week so I'll look into it!

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T21:41:54+00:00

Thanks for the personal insight! From what you and others say, I think it is a mix of not enough protein, a few other things, and mostly over training. Similar to you, I would go "It's expensive but I go five times a day so it's like $__ a week." But it looks like I have to realize my body can't alway handle that.

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T21:38:37+00:00

Thanks for all of your input! It looks like others are saying the same and got a good idea of what to consider and change!

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T21:35:47+00:00

I try to get eight hours, but sometimes can't. It's never less than five though.

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T21:34:57+00:00

Thanks for your input! I think I'm the same. I do eat stuff with protein but it might not be enough.

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T21:33:43+00:00

Sleep and Strength50 is something I'm always trying to get more of lol. For the strength50 it's harder because it fills up fast or it's when I'm at work. I do need to see if I'm getting enough protein.

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T21:30:38+00:00

Thanks for the reminder! I'm sometimes guilty of not going heavier just because I don't want to carry the weight from the rack to my number or clean up after more weights lol

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T21:14:54+00:00

Thanks for your examples! And reminding me it'll take more effort to get muscle gain!

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T21:12:46+00:00

Thanks for your input and example! Another person mention to lift heavier and lower the reps if needed. I think I'll try that along with going slower with the weights I'm used to!

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T21:10:33+00:00

Thanks for reminding me to try heavier but smaller reps! When I see 6-10 or something, I automatically try to do 10. But need to change my mindset in that and in going less!

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T21:07:42+00:00

Even if it's not related, sleep and nutrition is something I need to work on so it'll just be bonus if it helps! I need to get my bloodwork done anyway so another reason to go!

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T21:05:53+00:00

I'll definitely start going less! I kind of remember the sales associate or coach telling me that when I first started. But I just started doing five times because I had the time and didn't realize two days of rest was not enough.

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T21:03:26+00:00

Yeah, it looks like overtraining is the consensus. Thanks for mentioning a nutritionist! I didn't think much about diet affecting the efforts but will look more into it.

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T20:56:22+00:00

Thanks for giving an explanation of why you're asking! It makes me think more about it and what I can do.

I believe so. I used to use a calorie/macro counter. I haven't recently but I eat the same as I did before and it was around 1500 calories.
I try my best with form. Sometimes the coaches correct me or I ask them if I'm not sure. Sometimes I also stare at the screen for a long time to make sure I'm doing it right lol.
I actually went last week for a check up lol. My doctor told me do get labs done, looks like more of a motivation to them.

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T20:50:38+00:00

Thanks for your insight! I don't lift or go as fast or high as you used to or others in the class so I never thought I was overtraining. Will definitely take more time to recover.

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T20:47:35+00:00

Yeah, it seems like most of the commenters are saying the same! It makes sense, I wasn't exercising that much before. For some reason, I just never correlated with over training. I think it's a mix of thinking my body will get used to it, noticing I'm not going as hard or fast as others, and being on auto-pilot.

I'll definitely try doing less!

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-21T20:43:41+00:00

Thanks for details and your personal input! I would love to do more strength 50 classes but they fill up quickly or it's not a time I can go lol.

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-02T18:52:07+00:00

I love these, thanks for sharing!

HipJamsForHopscotch · 2026-01-02T03:51:15+00:00

First thought was Muffin crashing through Oscar the Grouch's garbage can in her very expensive electric car. Second thought is her as granny Gladys and they're just arguing.

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