Looking for some body toning exercises for an all over workout ?
There are specific movements you can weave into your regular fitness routine which will give you the desired effect of toning.
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These exercises will often target specific muscle groups such as the biceps/triceps, butt and thighs or abs/obliques to get rid of jiggles, melt away cellulite, and shrink trouble spots.
Stretching and flexing moves can boost your metabolism helping you to
burn fat and build more muscle.
It is a great way to strengthen and condition the muscles. It can also decrease your chances of getting osteoporosis by building strong bones.
Muscles become firm due to more protein in the myofibril part of the cell which makes the cell more dense.
Strength training also referred to as resistance is the quickest way to tighten and trim your whole body. It also yields great health benefits such as improved strength, stronger bones, reduced risk of osteoporosis, and reduces vulnerability to injuries.
Women have a tendency to avoid strength training because they fear it will make them bulk up too much. Although they will increase some in total muscle mass it will not turn them into the hulk because women have lower testosterone levels them males so their results will be different than that of a man.
With toning exercises you will be working and stretching the muscles but not pumping them. This produces a longer, leaner muscle than the bulky muscles produced by weight lifting. You'll still get the strength but not the bulk, which is what you want !
Yoga and pilates are both good examples of exercises than can be great for toning stretching and strengthening muscles.
As a bonus, you'll find that your body feels much better and your self esteem will improve as you become stronger and
more flexible !