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Not exactly. Toning is more about sharp muscle definition. Think…

Leonidas in 300. That’s achieved by using less weight but lots of reps. There is some muscle mass gain, too, but the muscle definition is the intent. Toning will help burn fat in those areas that are being worked. Bulking is the opposite. That’s all muscle mass gain. That’s achieved by lifting more weight but less reps. Think football players. More muscle means more strength and more mass to try to move out of the way. WWE Wrasslin is both. Those guys need the bulk to be big and the definition to look good.
Posted: 06/17/2025 at 01:29 PM ET
(In response to this post by BG Hokie)

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My weight isn't going down, but I'm not as worried as usual...
EDGEMAN • 06/17/25 08:42 AM ET
If our weight won't go down, just get taller**
Happy Dog • 06/17/25 11:52 AM ET
Get older. You'll become less concerned.**
MikeVT85 • 06/17/25 11:48 AM ET
Get on a fat burner. That stuff works.**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 06/17/25 11:16 AM ET
What do you recommend?**
kpileski • 06/17/25 11:20 AM ET
I use chromium picolonate
Happy Dog • 06/17/25 11:58 AM ET
Here's what I've taken in the past...
Chris ColemanAdmin • 06/17/25 11:26 AM ET
Awesome, thank you. Much appreciated.**
kpileski • 06/17/25 11:42 AM ET
I ordered a bottle of Yohimbine that should arrive Thursday.
EDGEMAN • 06/17/25 11:34 AM ET
How can a scale tell how much muscle you have?**
GretnaHokie • 06/17/25 11:14 AM ET
Smart scale.
EDGEMAN • 06/17/25 11:26 AM ET
Pretty cool technology. **
GretnaHokie • 06/17/25 12:45 PM ET
Indeed. They've been around for a while, but I just stumbled across...
EDGEMAN • 06/17/25 12:55 PM ET
What smart scale are you using?**
Happy Dog • 06/17/25 11:57 AM ET
Hume.
EDGEMAN • 06/17/25 01:09 PM ET
Hope it’s not the one VDOT uses.**
Spud • 06/17/25 12:13 PM ET
I used to wonder about that as it pertained to working out, esp with…
Spud • 06/17/25 09:54 AM ET
It's good to "tone". What does that mean? You just mean it's good to add
BG Hokie • 06/17/25 12:55 PM ET
Not exactly. Toning is more about sharp muscle definition. Think… ◄
Spud • 06/17/25 01:29 PM ET
You're either adding muscle mass, maintaining muscle mass, or you're losing
BG Hokie • 06/17/25 01:42 PM ET
My son was overweight for the USMC
Happy Dog • 06/17/25 11:57 AM ET
Sounds like he was in the 1% zone
EDGEMAN • 06/17/25 01:35 PM ET
I started lifting (again) a little over a year ago, but had stopped...
EDGEMAN • 06/17/25 10:47 AM ET
I would suggest that you don't consider cardio your leg workouts. Train
BG Hokie • 06/17/25 01:19 PM ET
Well...the very first rule...
vthokieq • 06/17/25 10:27 AM ET