Getting toned and burning (cardio)

BriTyler3
BriTyler3 Posts: 110 Member
edited November 25 in Fitness and Exercise
If i lose weight & resistence train, by time i reach my goal will my muscle tone show how i want it?

Cw:175
Gw:140

Height: 5'6

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  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    That's impossible for us to predict. It depends on what kind of training you do, how hard you hit it, what you mean by "muscle tone" and your preference for how it shows up, as well as your genetics.
  • cafeaulait7
    cafeaulait7 Posts: 2,459 Member
    It depends on your body type and what kind of definition you are looking for. You'd have to be quite muscular to have a 6-pack at 140, I'm guessing. I have a large (wide) frame and can't see all my abs at 134. I'm your height.

    I can see definition everywhere but the complete abs and the very tops of my thighs, if that helps. I can see all of my obliques, hip bones and ribs (I have large ribs!), but I still have a fat layer in the middle from my waist down, if that makes sense. But everything you'd see in a summer dress, for instance, shows the muscle (even bone) fine, yeah.
  • fi_b
    fi_b Posts: 121 Member
    BriTyler3 wrote: »
    If i lose weight & resistence train, by time i reach my goal will my muscle tone show how i want it?

    Cw:175
    Gw:140

    Height: 5'6

    The tricky thing about weight is it does not make any consideration for lean muscle mass and body fat percentage (BF%). If your goal is to be lean then you might want to start thinking in terms of BF% rather than just a number on the scale. Also remember that 1 kilo (or pound, stone, whatever unit of measure) of fat is much larger in volume than the equivalent mass of muscle.
    Basically what I'm saying is a person could be the same mass and have a BF% of 23 which would have a little muscle definition, vs a BF% of 18 which is heading toward fitness model and would have quite good definition. (Note, fitness models usually sit around 16-18% in the off season and then crazy things happen while they are preparing and competing, I was just using this as an example)
    I personally use BF% and don't weigh myself in between readings which I usually get done every 4-6 weeks. I'm currently at 26% (5'8 and 157 pounds) but aim to get to 22% by my next reading, and 20% by the end of the year.
    Most trainers and gyms will be able to work out your BF%, and some health food / nutrition / supplement stores will be able to do it for you too.

    I hope that helps a little bit! Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions :smiley:

  • BriTyler3
    BriTyler3 Posts: 110 Member
    fi_b wrote: »
    BriTyler3 wrote: »
    If i lose weight & resistence train, by time i reach my goal will my muscle tone show how i want it?

    Cw:175
    Gw:140

    Height: 5'6

    The tricky thing about weight is it does not make any consideration for lean muscle mass and body fat percentage (BF%). If your goal is to be lean then you might want to start thinking in terms of BF% rather than just a number on the scale. Also remember that 1 kilo (or pound, stone, whatever unit of measure) of fat is much larger in volume than the equivalent mass of muscle.
    Basically what I'm saying is a person could be the same mass and have a BF% of 23 which would have a little muscle definition, vs a BF% of 18 which is heading toward fitness model and would have quite good definition. (Note, fitness models usually sit around 16-18% in the off season and then crazy things happen while they are preparing and competing, I was just using this as an example)
    I personally use BF% and don't weigh myself in between readings which I usually get done every 4-6 weeks. I'm currently at 26% (5'8 and 157 pounds) but aim to get to 22% by my next reading, and 20% by the end of the year.
    Most trainers and gyms will be able to work out your BF%, and some health food / nutrition / supplement stores will be able to do it for you too.

    I hope that helps a little bit! Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions :smiley:

    That was very helpful, iam definitely trying to get my BF down. I actually just signed up for a trainer today, because my goals are nearly "fitness model standards" eventually. How can i find out my BF and keep track of it?

  • BriTyler3
    BriTyler3 Posts: 110 Member
    cafeaulait7 wrote: »
    It depends on your body type and what kind of definition you are looking for. You'd have to be quite muscular to have a 6-pack at 140, I'm guessing. I have a large (wide) frame and can't see all my abs at 134. I'm your height.

    I can see definition everywhere but the complete abs and the very tops of my thighs, if that helps. I can see all of my obliques, hip bones and ribs (I have large ribs!), but I still have a fat layer in the middle from my waist down, if that makes sense. But everything you'd see in a summer dress, for instance, shows the muscle (even bone) fine, yeah.

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  • williamwj2014
    williamwj2014 Posts: 750 Member
    Don't rush the weight loss..best advice I could give you. Don't overdo the cardio or you'll end up being skinny fat. Have a good balance of a strength training program mixed with the cardio.
  • AsISmile
    AsISmile Posts: 1,004 Member
    BriTyler3 wrote: »
    fi_b wrote: »
    BriTyler3 wrote: »
    If i lose weight & resistence train, by time i reach my goal will my muscle tone show how i want it?

    Cw:175
    Gw:140

    Height: 5'6

    The tricky thing about weight is it does not make any consideration for lean muscle mass and body fat percentage (BF%). If your goal is to be lean then you might want to start thinking in terms of BF% rather than just a number on the scale. Also remember that 1 kilo (or pound, stone, whatever unit of measure) of fat is much larger in volume than the equivalent mass of muscle.
    Basically what I'm saying is a person could be the same mass and have a BF% of 23 which would have a little muscle definition, vs a BF% of 18 which is heading toward fitness model and would have quite good definition. (Note, fitness models usually sit around 16-18% in the off season and then crazy things happen while they are preparing and competing, I was just using this as an example)
    I personally use BF% and don't weigh myself in between readings which I usually get done every 4-6 weeks. I'm currently at 26% (5'8 and 157 pounds) but aim to get to 22% by my next reading, and 20% by the end of the year.
    Most trainers and gyms will be able to work out your BF%, and some health food / nutrition / supplement stores will be able to do it for you too.

    I hope that helps a little bit! Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions :smiley:

    That was very helpful, iam definitely trying to get my BF down. I actually just signed up for a trainer today, because my goals are nearly "fitness model standards" eventually. How can i find out my BF and keep track of it?

    Well, don't believe the bodyfat% number from a scale or handheld device. They can be very inaccurate and depend on how well hydrated you are.
    There are two ways of accurate testing, but have to be done at special facilities and can be expensive.

    One of the ways to determine bodyfat is with callipers, but that can be inaccurate too.
    Another way is visual. There are plenty of pictures online where bf% is shown visually. If you are comfortable, you could post your pictures on the forum and ask for an estimate of the more knowledgeable people here.
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