Fitness challenges

[BobSatford]

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Hi all, I've been going to the gym for a year now, but my bench press hasn't changed much. I don't know why. I think I train the rest of my muscle groups, but it doesn't really help me. I increased the weight on the bar, but again, I did not notice any noticeable effect. Neither strength nor muscle mass has changed. Advise me what I'm doing wrong.

[BobSatford]

Thanks for the encouragement, I'll take the advice and get in touch with a trainer too. Before that, I practiced on my own. I guess I lacked good advice from a professional, which is a coach.

[Alex456]

Maybe you do too much cardio. Many people want to cut fat alongside building muscle which involves including a lot of cardio-focused workouts. While they burn fat, they can actually slow down the development of muscle mass too. If you are looking to cut and gain, it's best to integrate HIIT cardio sessions into your workout. It so happened that I worked on one project with the guys from https://letsgradeit.com/review/poweredessays/ and wrote an article about sports nutrition. It is essential to skip the junk most of the time. You should have a good ratio of whole-grain carbs and protein. High fat, greasy, high-calorie foods will erase your gains faster than cardio will. Muscles learn quickly.