Toning

Pidders89
Pidders89 Posts: 1,169 Member
edited October 4 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey all,

I have been thinking about toning and as im only around 9lbs from my goal weight i really need to start doing it. i have 1.5kilo weights but i want peoples opinions.

What toning exercises did you find the most affective? I do squats, tricep dips, crunches and push ups (as best i can) but want to know if anyone else knows any really good ones?

xx

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  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    bump
  • xAdrianax
    xAdrianax Posts: 269 Member
    lunges with a bicep curl!! really feel it working my butt!
  • SaintOnEarth
    SaintOnEarth Posts: 160
    If you are up for it, I would say do Insanity.. It will REALLY get you toned. It is an amazing DVD workout system.
  • Pidders89
    Pidders89 Posts: 1,169 Member
    If you are up for it, I would say do Insanity.. It will REALLY get you toned. It is an amazing DVD workout system.

    thanks i will have a look!
  • wadesha
    wadesha Posts: 351 Member
    bump
  • ArroganceInStep
    ArroganceInStep Posts: 6,239 Member
    Hey all,

    I have been thinking about toning and as im only around 9lbs from my goal weight i really need to start doing it. i have 1.5kilo weights but i want peoples opinions.

    What toning exercises did you find the most affective? I do squats, tricep dips, crunches and push ups (as best i can) but want to know if anyone else knows any really good ones?

    xx

    Start a lifting regime with heavy weights
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
    Start lifting heavy. It works.
  • tangal88
    tangal88 Posts: 689
    Start lifting heavy. It works.

    yep this

    I started seeing dramatic changes in tone, tightness all over, fat loss - when I started pushing myself and lifting heavy (along with eating enough cals, and enough protein)
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    Lift Heavy.

    If you've not done any heavy training before I would actually recommend a full body routine done 3/week as a starting point. Cardio mixed in to taste.
  • mideon_696
    mideon_696 Posts: 770 Member
    What he said above. Lift heavy, 3 times a week, full body workout based around compound movements (please forget bicep curls). Remeber "toning" is reducing bodyfat, but retaining the muscle...Calorie deficit, heavy lifting = win.
  • Pidders89
    Pidders89 Posts: 1,169 Member
    how much would you say to roughly lift as i havent been lifting a lot xxx
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
    lift til failure! Start low and work your way up until you fail your reps.
  • Pidders89
    Pidders89 Posts: 1,169 Member
    lift til failure! Start low and work your way up until you fail your reps.

    how much weight do you lift? Just trying to get an idea as i don't know what to buy

    xxx
  • AZackery
    AZackery Posts: 2,035 Member
    Hey all,

    I have been thinking about toning and as im only around 9lbs from my goal weight i really need to start doing it. i have 1.5kilo weights but i want peoples opinions.

    What toning exercises did you find the most affective? I do squats, tricep dips, crunches and push ups (as best i can) but want to know if anyone else knows any really good ones?

    xx

    Tae Bo.
  • Denziee
    Denziee Posts: 523 Member
    BUMP!!! i am 5lbs off my target and run, plus workout dvds plus a 10minute weight routine about 3-4 times a week. But how does the heavy lifting work and what is heavy? any guides or plans online i can follow?

    I know I am going to ask a question that I already know the answer too but I still need to slim down on my thighs and *kitten*.... Advice?

    sorry for hijacking your post!!? xxxx
  • Pidders89
    Pidders89 Posts: 1,169 Member
    BUMP!!! i am 5lbs off my target and run, plus workout dvds plus a 10minute weight routine about 3-4 times a week. But how does the heavy lifting work and what is heavy? any guides or plans online i can follow?

    I know I am going to ask a question that I already know the answer too but I still need to slim down on my thighs and *kitten*.... Advice?

    sorry for hijacking your post!!? xxxx

    haha no problem, i wouldnt mind knowing if there are any plans and what heavy is too! xxxx
  • Denziee
    Denziee Posts: 523 Member
    i just realised i said *kitten* instead of *kitten*. Being very english i am shocked I have been corrupted by all you americans!!! heehee
  • Pidders89
    Pidders89 Posts: 1,169 Member
    i just realised i said *kitten* instead of *kitten*. Being very english i am shocked I have been corrupted by all you americans!!! heehee

    lmao i put i went to the loo the other week and loads of people found it hilarious because american's dont say loo for toilet :p xxx
  • MobileRanger
    MobileRanger Posts: 37
    P90X, is great for toning and building muscle.
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
    lift til failure! Start low and work your way up until you fail your reps.

    how much weight do you lift? Just trying to get an idea as i don't know what to buy

    xxx

    I lift heavy: my deadlift is 245-250lbs, my back squat is 185, front squat is 150, Overhead squat is 100, shoulder press is 97, BP is 115... but my numbers don't matter, the idea is to push yourself. If your zipping through reps easily, add more weight, keep adding more weight until you are really struggling to get through your reps - and DON'T UNDERESTIMATE what you can lift. You are stronger than you know!!
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
    BUMP!!! i am 5lbs off my target and run, plus workout dvds plus a 10minute weight routine about 3-4 times a week. But how does the heavy lifting work and what is heavy? any guides or plans online i can follow?

    I know I am going to ask a question that I already know the answer too but I still need to slim down on my thighs and *kitten*.... Advice?

    sorry for hijacking your post!!? xxxx

    No spot reducing but I'll tell you what... SQUATS by far have done wonders for my legs and butt. If you want to really work your butt, hamstring raises are the best.
  • ahamm002
    ahamm002 Posts: 1,690 Member
    haha no problem, i wouldnt mind knowing if there are any plans and what heavy is too! xxxx

    For most people, heavy can be considered a weight that you can only lift about 6 to 8 times before completely failing despite giving it your all. However, do a warm-up set first to get loosened up and prevent injury. Make sure to focus on compound exercises (like bench press, pull up, squats, lunges). Crunches are completely ineffective for toning (this has actually been proven in clinical trials). Try leg raises instead, or planks.
  • ArroganceInStep
    ArroganceInStep Posts: 6,239 Member
    I know I am going to ask a question that I already know the answer too but I still need to slim down on my thighs and *kitten*....
    You can't target weight loss, eat at a deficit and you'll see fat loss in those areas eventually. Your body determines where to pull fat stores from though, so there's no telling where you'll see the weight loss first (it often isn't where you want it to be from, unfortunately).
    haha no problem, i wouldnt mind knowing if there are any plans and what heavy is too! xxxx
    We say lift heavy because everyone has different strength levels. Do you have access to a gym? I would suggest going and if you can afford it springing for a personal trainer to show you the ropes for lifting. You want compound exercises that work large portions of your body at once. Things like Squats, Deadlifts, Bent Over Rows, Military Press, and Bench Press. You also want to lift at a weight where you can do approximately 4-6 repititions, but not more than that. My personal favorite routine is StrongLifts 5x5, so 5 sets of 5 repititions.

    Unfortunately if you're trying to buy weights for the workout, it may be infeasible for you to get what you need for lifting. You would need a bar, and up to 150 lbs of weights for said bar (more or less depending on your abilities). That can add up, and not everyone has space for that kind of equipment in their home, I know I don't.

    Barring a gym and proper weights you can do body weight exercises with added resistance from light weights (pushups, squats, pullups, etc) or you can start a workout DVD program like P90X or some such. Folks have had success with those.

    Weight lifting, in my opinion, is your best bet though.
  • Pidders89
    Pidders89 Posts: 1,169 Member
    thanks all xxx
  • Denziee
    Denziee Posts: 523 Member
    i just realised i said *kitten* instead of *kitten*. Being very english i am shocked I have been corrupted by all you americans!!! heehee

    lmao i put i went to the loo the other week and loads of people found it hilarious because american's dont say loo for toilet :p xxx

    monkey moo are you english too? lots of ryhming there haha.
  • Pidders89
    Pidders89 Posts: 1,169 Member
    i just realised i said *kitten* instead of *kitten*. Being very english i am shocked I have been corrupted by all you americans!!! heehee

    lmao i put i went to the loo the other week and loads of people found it hilarious because american's dont say loo for toilet :p xxx

    monkey moo are you english too? lots of ryhming there haha.

    yeah i am lol, well welsh but from the uk lol xxx
  • Denziee
    Denziee Posts: 523 Member
    british then!! where abouts in wales? i'm near northampton in the midlands x
  • Pidders89
    Pidders89 Posts: 1,169 Member
    british then!! where abouts in wales? i'm near northampton in the midlands x

    south, near newport xxxx
  • mideon_696
    mideon_696 Posts: 770 Member
    New rules for lifting for women.

    theres a couple of threads on here about it too. check them out
  • Pidders89
    Pidders89 Posts: 1,169 Member
    New rules for lifting for women.

    theres a couple of threads on here about it too. check them out

    thanks :) xx
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