I need a work out plan for toning up

[rbk2003]

I am not trying to gain weight or anything

just trying to get fit and tone up. Do i need to take any supplements?? for energy boost

[<9-milli>]

get a resistance band, they change your shape. If you're gonna use weights, do lower weight higher reps. You can take supplements if you want.

[Kronz]

Toning up.... is simply increasing muscle mass and decreasing body fat. There's no specific training style that "tones" you up. Low weight high reps won't do **** but improve your muscular endurance. Lol@ a resistance band. Just lift some weights, do some cardio, and eat clean. You don't need supplements but it will help.

[<9-milli>]

Toning up.... is simply increasing muscle mass and decreasing body fat. There's no specific training style that "tones" you up. Low weight high reps won't do **** but improve your muscular endurance. Lol@ a resistance band. Just lift some weights, do some cardio, and eat clean. You don't need supplements but it will help.
resistance band is gonna help him more than anything (besides eating clean). You must have never used one.

[rbk2003]

9 milli I didn't know u was up on the work out shyt

[rbk2003]

Preciate the help fellas. I'm doin the p90x but I dunno if I am gonna last 3 months. I have a busy schedule.

[Kronz]

resistance band is gonna help him more than anything (besides eating clean). You must have never used one.

I can see resistance band being better for cost, injury concerns (which can be eliminated by using proper form on weights), space issues, and convenience. But how does a resistance band help you in shaping your body better than free weights? It's like comparing a tv dinner to a real meal. If you're gonna spend time and energy working out, why not do it the right way?

[<9-milli>]

I can see resistance band being better for cost, injury concerns (which can be eliminated by using proper form on weights), space issues, and convenience. But how does a resistance band help you in shaping your body better than free weights? It's like comparing a tv dinner to a real meal. If you're gonna spend time and energy working out, why not do it the right way?
wider range of motion so it reaches more muscles.

And usually weights just make you thick.

[Kronz]

wider range of motion so it reaches more muscles.

And usually weights just make you thick.

That doesn't make any sense. What is "more muscles" supposed to mean?

And of course weights make you thick, that's what resistance training is supposed to do. Like I said, "toning" means increasing muscle mass and decreasing body fat. You combine resistance training & cardio to accomplish those 2. Resistance bands won't make you thick cuz they don't do much for hypertrophy.

Seriously tho, I can't believe I'm even having this debate of free weights vs. freaking resistance bands.

[Spliff Star]

lol resistance bands

ya if you're trying to rehab yourself

otherwise just workout with weights with short rest periods if you're aimin to loss weight and condition your muscles

compounds lifts, etc

Starting Strength workout is pretty easy

p90x if you trynna workout at home

both give you good idea of fundamentals

[<9-milli>]

That doesn't make any sense. What is "more muscles" supposed to mean?

And of course weights make you thick, that's what resistance training is supposed to do. Like I said, "toning" means increasing muscle mass and decreasing body fat. You combine resistance training & cardio to accomplish those 2. Resistance bands won't make you thick cuz they don't do much for hypertrophy.

Seriously tho, I can't believe I'm even having this debate of free weights vs. freaking resistance bands.
look, they worked for me, I know how to use them effectively...if you wanna use nothing but weights then go ahead.

[Jilla82]

get a resistance band, they change your shape. If you're gonna use weights, do lower weight higher reps. You can take supplements if you want.
you need to be banned from this forum

but like others have said...get a regular routine going (I like Starting Strength) and do HIIT....keep your protein high and keep the calories a little bit below maintence

[<9-milli>]

you need to be banned from this forum

but like others have said...get a regular routine going (I like Starting Strength) and do HIIT....keep your protein high and keep the calories a little bit below maintence
STFU band wagoner.

[rbk2003]

Jilla82 do u recommend any protein shake??

[factvsopinion]

I agree with most heads here. Eat a good diet, add cardio, and do weights in the 6-8 rep range. Make sure it is a weight that you reach failure at 6-8, not a weight that you can do 12 times but settle for 8.

[4north1side2]

I can't write off what 9milli says because he has the body to prove it. (You still a lil dude) Different strokes for different folks.

[Jilla82]

Jilla82 do u recommend any protein shake??
this is what I use...taste good and they dont put junk in their products
http://atlargenutrition.com/nutrition_detail.php?products_id=1

[rbk2003]

this is what I use...taste good and they dont put junk in their products
http://atlargenutrition.com/nutrition_detail.php?products_id=1
ight thanks man

[<9-milli>]

I can't write off what 9milli says because he has the body to prove it. (You still a lil dude) Different strokes for different folks.
seriously, I'm so resented on this board it's ridiculous.:smh:

[4north1side2]

Looks like 9milli was right about toning up...


Resistance Band Workout
http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do?site=MensHealth&channel=fitness&category=muscle.building&topic=arms&conitem=fa65793c567cb110VgnVCM20000012281eac____

[big bun]

I mix in use of resistance bands with regular weights and yes they do work.

[Jilla82]

Looks like 9millie was right about toning up...


Resistance Band Workout
http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do?site=MensHealth&channel=fitness&category=muscle.building&topic=arms&conitem=fa65793c567cb110VgnVCM20000012281eac____
its Mens health mag fam