Toning ( strength training) Your Body -
In this section, the term toning is used to denote strength
training. See What is Toning
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Identifying your goal.
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The exercise regime that you undertake should be determined by the
desired outcome. Detailed below
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are three typical outcomes and the exercises associated with
achieving each one. Improvements will be visible within 2-4
weeks.
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1. A reduction of your overall percentage (%) body fat.
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This will require three 30-40 minute sessions of aerobic exercise
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e.g. swimming, brisk walking followed by
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two sets of the exercise programmes outlined in point 3.
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2. To generally improve the tone of your body.
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Three times each week, perform three/four sets of the exercise
programmes outlined in post 3.
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3. Toning specific areas:-
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Upper Body
- Abdomen
- Lower
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Rest breaks.
- When you are
doing these exercises, ensure that you rest for 30 seconds between each one and for 60
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- Equipment
- 5 kg Weighted Ball
- Stability Ball
- 3 kg Dumbbells
