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TavistockToad wrote: »Toning isn't a thing. You need to reduce bodyfat.
Do you currently do any resistance/strength training? If not, you should do.
Depends on the situation. My bodyfat is fairly low, but I have a lot of loose skin, so I look flabby [note; getting Abdominoplasty soon to remove extra skin]. Toning for me would reduce the 'flab' look and accentuate the skin hanging off of me... xD; But 'toning' is legit just working out to grow my muscles. To be fair, I'm 85lbs down, unsure of OP.
Still doesn't make toning a thing. Muscles do not "tone".
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And even if a word was started with a negative meaning, so what..? *kitten* sticks, it has happened throughout history.
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TavistockToad wrote: »Toning isn't a thing. You need to reduce bodyfat.
Do you currently do any resistance/strength training? If not, you should do.
Depends on the situation. My bodyfat is fairly low, but I have a lot of loose skin, so I look flabby [note; getting Abdominoplasty soon to remove extra skin]. Toning for me would reduce the 'flab' look and accentuate the skin hanging off of me... xD; But 'toning' is legit just working out to grow my muscles. To be fair, I'm 85lbs down, unsure of OP.
Still doesn't make toning a thing. Muscles do not "tone".
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And even if a word was started with a negative meaning, so what..? *kitten* sticks, it has happened throughout history.
Yeah. No.1 -
TavistockToad wrote: »Toning isn't a thing. You need to reduce bodyfat.
Do you currently do any resistance/strength training? If not, you should do.
Depends on the situation. My bodyfat is fairly low, but I have a lot of loose skin, so I look flabby [note; getting Abdominoplasty soon to remove extra skin]. Toning for me would reduce the 'flab' look and accentuate the skin hanging off of me... xD; But 'toning' is legit just working out to grow my muscles. To be fair, I'm 85lbs down, unsure of OP.
Still doesn't make toning a thing. Muscles do not "tone".
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And even if a word was started with a negative meaning, so what..? *kitten* sticks, it has happened throughout history.
Bet he got the *kitten* kicked out of him saying toning in a weight room around a bunch of bros.
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Packerjohn wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Toning isn't a thing. You need to reduce bodyfat.
Do you currently do any resistance/strength training? If not, you should do.
Depends on the situation. My bodyfat is fairly low, but I have a lot of loose skin, so I look flabby [note; getting Abdominoplasty soon to remove extra skin]. Toning for me would reduce the 'flab' look and accentuate the skin hanging off of me... xD; But 'toning' is legit just working out to grow my muscles. To be fair, I'm 85lbs down, unsure of OP.
Still doesn't make toning a thing. Muscles do not "tone".
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And even if a word was started with a negative meaning, so what..? *kitten* sticks, it has happened throughout history.
Bet he got the *kitten* kicked out of him saying toning in a weight room around a bunch of bros.
Nope. Likely they understood what he meant, and shrugged it off, instead of being super condescending jerks. Hmm. It's as if everyone knows what people mean when they say tone, and aren't jerks about it to others. Such a strange world.1 -
TavistockToad wrote: »Toning isn't a thing. You need to reduce bodyfat.
Do you currently do any resistance/strength training? If not, you should do.
Depends on the situation. My bodyfat is fairly low, but I have a lot of loose skin, so I look flabby [note; getting Abdominoplasty soon to remove extra skin]. Toning for me would reduce the 'flab' look and accentuate the skin hanging off of me... xD; But 'toning' is legit just working out to grow my muscles. To be fair, I'm 85lbs down, unsure of OP.
Still doesn't make toning a thing. Muscles do not "tone".
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And even if a word was started with a negative meaning, so what..? *kitten* sticks, it has happened throughout history.
I still hear alot of people use the word tone all the time it certainly has stuck.0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »Toning isn't a thing. You need to reduce bodyfat.
Do you currently do any resistance/strength training? If not, you should do.
Depends on the situation. My bodyfat is fairly low, but I have a lot of loose skin, so I look flabby [note; getting Abdominoplasty soon to remove extra skin]. Toning for me would reduce the 'flab' look and accentuate the skin hanging off of me... xD; But 'toning' is legit just working out to grow my muscles. To be fair, I'm 85lbs down, unsure of OP.
Still doesn't make toning a thing. Muscles do not "tone".
When we use "tone", we are meaning work on your muscle mass. Get it higher, grow the muscles. Skinny, but feel skinnyfat due to stoach? "Tone"! In other words, work on your abs. In other words, stop concentrating fully on the number, time to actually work on your overall body health.
If you use a word enough for something, it gains a definition. S'how words work.
I agree with you. Someone seems caught up on semantics.
I have no interested in building a muscular physique which is really easy for me to do. So I incorporate the low weight high rep way of "lifting", ergo toning.
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TavistockToad wrote: »Toning isn't a thing. You need to reduce bodyfat.
Do you currently do any resistance/strength training? If not, you should do.
Depends on the situation. My bodyfat is fairly low, but I have a lot of loose skin, so I look flabby [note; getting Abdominoplasty soon to remove extra skin]. Toning for me would reduce the 'flab' look and accentuate the skin hanging off of me... xD; But 'toning' is legit just working out to grow my muscles. To be fair, I'm 85lbs down, unsure of OP.
Still doesn't make toning a thing. Muscles do not "tone".
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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutritionAnd even if a word was started with a negative meaning, so what..? *kitten* sticks, it has happened throughout history.
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Packerjohn wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Toning isn't a thing. You need to reduce bodyfat.
Do you currently do any resistance/strength training? If not, you should do.
Depends on the situation. My bodyfat is fairly low, but I have a lot of loose skin, so I look flabby [note; getting Abdominoplasty soon to remove extra skin]. Toning for me would reduce the 'flab' look and accentuate the skin hanging off of me... xD; But 'toning' is legit just working out to grow my muscles. To be fair, I'm 85lbs down, unsure of OP.
Still doesn't make toning a thing. Muscles do not "tone".
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And even if a word was started with a negative meaning, so what..? *kitten* sticks, it has happened throughout history.
Bet he got the *kitten* kicked out of him saying toning in a weight room around a bunch of bros.
Nope. Likely they understood what he meant, and shrugged it off, instead of being super condescending jerks. Hmm. It's as if everyone knows what people mean when they say tone, and aren't jerks about it to others. Such a strange world.
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Packerjohn wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Toning isn't a thing. You need to reduce bodyfat.
Do you currently do any resistance/strength training? If not, you should do.
Depends on the situation. My bodyfat is fairly low, but I have a lot of loose skin, so I look flabby [note; getting Abdominoplasty soon to remove extra skin]. Toning for me would reduce the 'flab' look and accentuate the skin hanging off of me... xD; But 'toning' is legit just working out to grow my muscles. To be fair, I'm 85lbs down, unsure of OP.
Still doesn't make toning a thing. Muscles do not "tone".
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And even if a word was started with a negative meaning, so what..? *kitten* sticks, it has happened throughout history.
Bet he got the *kitten* kicked out of him saying toning in a weight room around a bunch of bros.
Nope. Likely they understood what he meant, and shrugged it off, instead of being super condescending jerks. Hmm. It's as if everyone knows what people mean when they say tone, and aren't jerks about it to others. Such a strange world.
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Agree. I've been a member of various public gyms for over 40 years and have never heard anyone knowledgabke about finess say "tone up".2 -
Packerjohn wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Toning isn't a thing. You need to reduce bodyfat.
Do you currently do any resistance/strength training? If not, you should do.
Depends on the situation. My bodyfat is fairly low, but I have a lot of loose skin, so I look flabby [note; getting Abdominoplasty soon to remove extra skin]. Toning for me would reduce the 'flab' look and accentuate the skin hanging off of me... xD; But 'toning' is legit just working out to grow my muscles. To be fair, I'm 85lbs down, unsure of OP.
Still doesn't make toning a thing. Muscles do not "tone".
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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
And even if a word was started with a negative meaning, so what..? *kitten* sticks, it has happened throughout history.
Bet he got the *kitten* kicked out of him saying toning in a weight room around a bunch of bros.
Nope. Likely they understood what he meant, and shrugged it off, instead of being super condescending jerks. Hmm. It's as if everyone knows what people mean when they say tone, and aren't jerks about it to others. Such a strange world.
Or you can just use the correct term. *shrug* And possibly not name call.3 -
Packerjohn wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Toning isn't a thing. You need to reduce bodyfat.
Do you currently do any resistance/strength training? If not, you should do.
Depends on the situation. My bodyfat is fairly low, but I have a lot of loose skin, so I look flabby [note; getting Abdominoplasty soon to remove extra skin]. Toning for me would reduce the 'flab' look and accentuate the skin hanging off of me... xD; But 'toning' is legit just working out to grow my muscles. To be fair, I'm 85lbs down, unsure of OP.
Still doesn't make toning a thing. Muscles do not "tone".
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And even if a word was started with a negative meaning, so what..? *kitten* sticks, it has happened throughout history.
Bet he got the *kitten* kicked out of him saying toning in a weight room around a bunch of bros.
Nope. Likely they understood what he meant, and shrugged it off, instead of being super condescending jerks. Hmm. It's as if everyone knows what people mean when they say tone, and aren't jerks about it to others. Such a strange world.
Or you can just use the correct term. *shrug* And possibly not name call.
And possibly y'all don't jump down a single user's throat for what many understand as a common term for something.0 -
Packerjohn wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Toning isn't a thing. You need to reduce bodyfat.
Do you currently do any resistance/strength training? If not, you should do.
Depends on the situation. My bodyfat is fairly low, but I have a lot of loose skin, so I look flabby [note; getting Abdominoplasty soon to remove extra skin]. Toning for me would reduce the 'flab' look and accentuate the skin hanging off of me... xD; But 'toning' is legit just working out to grow my muscles. To be fair, I'm 85lbs down, unsure of OP.
Still doesn't make toning a thing. Muscles do not "tone".
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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
And even if a word was started with a negative meaning, so what..? *kitten* sticks, it has happened throughout history.
Bet he got the *kitten* kicked out of him saying toning in a weight room around a bunch of bros.
Nope. Likely they understood what he meant, and shrugged it off, instead of being super condescending jerks. Hmm. It's as if everyone knows what people mean when they say tone, and aren't jerks about it to others. Such a strange world.
Or you can just use the correct term. *shrug* And possibly not name call.
And possibly y'all don't jump down a single user's throat for what many understand as a common term for something.
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Packerjohn wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Toning isn't a thing. You need to reduce bodyfat.
Do you currently do any resistance/strength training? If not, you should do.
Depends on the situation. My bodyfat is fairly low, but I have a lot of loose skin, so I look flabby [note; getting Abdominoplasty soon to remove extra skin]. Toning for me would reduce the 'flab' look and accentuate the skin hanging off of me... xD; But 'toning' is legit just working out to grow my muscles. To be fair, I'm 85lbs down, unsure of OP.
Still doesn't make toning a thing. Muscles do not "tone".
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
And even if a word was started with a negative meaning, so what..? *kitten* sticks, it has happened throughout history.
Bet he got the *kitten* kicked out of him saying toning in a weight room around a bunch of bros.
Nope. Likely they understood what he meant, and shrugged it off, instead of being super condescending jerks. Hmm. It's as if everyone knows what people mean when they say tone, and aren't jerks about it to others. Such a strange world.
Or you can just use the correct term. *shrug* And possibly not name call.
And possibly y'all don't jump down a single user's throat for what many understand as a common term for something.
I didn't see much jumping... just loads of white Knight-ing :laugh:3 -
Packerjohn wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Toning isn't a thing. You need to reduce bodyfat.
Do you currently do any resistance/strength training? If not, you should do.
Depends on the situation. My bodyfat is fairly low, but I have a lot of loose skin, so I look flabby [note; getting Abdominoplasty soon to remove extra skin]. Toning for me would reduce the 'flab' look and accentuate the skin hanging off of me... xD; But 'toning' is legit just working out to grow my muscles. To be fair, I'm 85lbs down, unsure of OP.
Still doesn't make toning a thing. Muscles do not "tone".
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
And even if a word was started with a negative meaning, so what..? *kitten* sticks, it has happened throughout history.
Bet he got the *kitten* kicked out of him saying toning in a weight room around a bunch of bros.
Nope. Likely they understood what he meant, and shrugged it off, instead of being super condescending jerks. Hmm. It's as if everyone knows what people mean when they say tone, and aren't jerks about it to others. Such a strange world.
Or you can just use the correct term. *shrug* And possibly not name call.
And possibly y'all don't jump down a single user's throat for what many understand as a common term for something.
No one jumped but you. *shrug*1 -
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