All over toning tips please
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tara5000mfp
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I have lost a stone and want to tone up all over. I currently swim twice a week, go to spin once a week and body balance. I would like some advice, I need to tone my waist the most. Thanks in advance
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Keep being consistent with your deficit. As you lose fat you'll look more defined/toned.
Try incorporating resistance training as well - this will help retain muscle as you diet.9 -
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If you have a bit of money, invest in a Kettlebell or two. There a ton of KB workout videos on YouTube as well as great pins on Pinterest. KB swings are great for overall strength and cardio work. Start with a 15lb KB and progress from there. I agree with the other poster as well... keep consistent with your deficit.2
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Kettle bells sound like fun, I've never actually tried them. Dumbbells would work, as would barbells, machines at the gym and body weight strength training exercise. Lots of ways to train. Do you have any restrictions or preferences?1
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If you have a bit of money, invest in a Kettlebell or two. There a ton of KB workout videos on YouTube as well as great pins on Pinterest. KB swings are great for overall strength and cardio work. Start with a 15lb KB and progress from there. I agree with the other poster as well... keep consistent with your deficit.
While I agree with the kettlebell recommendation, I have to caution on how important it is to do your research. Improper implementation can lead to injury. There are tons of really bad youtube videos out there on kettlebells-people who have no training or any business instructing others. Look for reputable sources like Lauren Brooks or Sarah Lurie, someone who is RKC certified.
They'll also provide instruction on choosing the proper weight to start with-for something like swings, you'd be amazed at how heavy you can actually go. Too light, and you actually can jeopardize form.7 -
htimpaired wrote: »If you have a bit of money, invest in a Kettlebell or two. There a ton of KB workout videos on YouTube as well as great pins on Pinterest. KB swings are great for overall strength and cardio work. Start with a 15lb KB and progress from there. I agree with the other poster as well... keep consistent with your deficit.
While I agree with the kettlebell recommendation, I have to caution on how important it is to do your research. Improper implementation can lead to injury. There are tons of really bad youtube videos out there on kettlebells-people who have no training or any business instructing others. Look for reputable sources like Lauren Brooks or Sarah Lurie, someone who is RKC certified.
They'll also provide instruction on choosing the proper weight to start with-for something like swings, you'd be amazed at how heavy you can actually go. Too light, and you actually can jeopardize form.
I agree. I see lots of people (especially women) swinging way too light bells.
And stay far far away from Jillian Michaels. I know she is popular but her form is horrendous.6 -
i have no real preference and have no idea what I need to do really. Thanks for your help everyone.
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Yoga and pilates are excellent for toning, as is resistance training. Have you tried PiYo?3
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ThNks for the advice, I will add in more yoga and Pilates. I've never heard of PiYo?0
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I've just got a Davina McCall DVD "seven to fit" - its lots of 7-minute workouts (plus a 3 min warm up and 7 min cool down) which really work the core region - and most other regions, but the abs sections are awesome (she says nursing her sore muscles!). As there's 10 different sections you can really mix it up, and even the fat burning sections include some toning. I already work out quite a lot but had not really put so much into my toning (as I love dance-based stuff which tends to focus on the cardio) and this is really working for me after only a week.1
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Try whole body exercises. The ones that involve almost all main muscles groups in a multiple planes. And 7 min it's tooooo short. You need to stress your body for at least 25 min, then only fat begins burn1
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Lose fat, gain muscle. Be patient and persistent, it will happen.1
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