toning

Before we get to the routines here are some general guidelines for Body toning workouts:

Rep range: 15 to 18
#of sets: 3 per exercise
Time in between sets: 30 to 45 seconds

There are some great routines to follow if you are interested in toning your body. Unlike a bodybuilders workout there needs to be a strong emphasis on cardio. Weight training will definitely burn calories but cardio is really the key if you would like for the muscles underneath to show definition. Let's face it what stands between your muscle and your skin - that small layer of fat. Cardio can really help to burn off that layer of fat.

Routine #1 - Spread over a 1 week cycle

Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun
Cardio	Cardio Chest Shoulders Cardio Triceps Biceps Cardio	Cardio	Cardio legs Cardio Back Cardio Abs	Off	Cardio	off

Routine #2 - Spread over a 1 week cycle. This routine includes a continuous 30 minute cardio session at the beginning instead of spread throughout the workout. It's really just a matter of perference.

Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun
Cardio	Cardio Chest Shoulders Triceps Biceps	Cardio	Cardio legs Back Abs		Cardio	off

Routine #3 - This last routine adds a little circuit training with high reps to really sculpt and shape tyhe problem area for many women the thighs, back of legs and buttocks.

Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun
Cardio	Leg Circuit Back Chest Shoulders Triceps Biceps Back Abs	Cardio	Leg Circuit Back Chest Shoulders Triceps Biceps Back Abs	off	cardio	off