Still lifting the same weights you were 6 months ago? 👀 That may be exactly why your body stopped changing. If you want to build muscle, get stronger, improve body composition, and maintain functional strength as you age, your workouts need a reason for your body to adapt. That’s where progressive overload comes in. Progressive overload simply means gradually increasing the challenge placed on your muscles over time. And no — it doesn’t mean you have to lift insanely heavy w