Stalled Progress

What people think of as plateaus are more often the result of unrealistic expectations of never-ending, linear progress.

There may be times when your performance or physical appearance seems to change rapidly, but by-and-large, gaining strength is a long-term process. And growing new muscle tissue is even slower. Fat loss can happen relatively quickly, but even then, the scale and mirror may not always reflect that progress on a daily basis. 

If you feel that your progress has stalled for a few weeks, let your coach know (if you have one). They may be able to point out plenty of areas where you have made progress; but if need be, they can also make necessary adjustments to your training program and/or diet. 

If you don’t have a coach, look to trends in your performance data and biofeedback markers for a more accurate distinction between slowed progress and stalled progress. The former implies that the plan is still working, while the latter indicates that a change should probably be made.