How Accurately Can You Track Your Weight Loss Or Muscle Gain Progress?
Description
In this episode of the Smart Strength Training Podcast, I discuss the various methods of tracking fitness progress, focusing on weight loss, fat loss, and muscle gain. I emphasise the importance of understanding the reliability and accuracy of different measurement techniques, including scale weight, bioelectrical impedance, circumference measurements, progress photos, skin fold callipers, strength metrics, and subjective measures. I also touch on high-end technologies and emerging tools in body measurement, providing listeners with a comprehensive overview of how to track their fitness journey effectively.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Tracking Progression
02:15 Common Measurement Methods for Progression
10:16 Understanding the Limitations of Measurements
19:11 Best Practices for Tracking Progression