So many people want to get toned and more defined arms and legs but go about it in totally the wrong way. Here are the facts you need to know and how to go about achieving it.

1/ Too high with reps

This is a really common mistake to make. People chose too light a weight which doesn’t challenge them adequately or only challenges them after too many reps. Ideally you want to vary you rep range to get the maximum benefits. So on one exercise do sets of 12 reps, sets of 15 on another and sets of 20 on another. But just make sure you do some work in the lower rep range. This will stimulate the muscles to achieve the ‘toned’ appearance you are looking for.

2/ Use machines not free-weights/resistance.

Most people try to tone their muscle using the cardio machines such as the treadmill or cross trainer. Some may use a few of the resistance machines you see in gyms. But very few people do a varied and complete resistance or free weight training program. I’m talking about exercises such as press-ups, lunges, and squats. These sorts of exercises are going to get you the results you want.

3/ Isolation exercises

This means working a single muscle in a exercise, like you would do with a bicep curl or a tricep extension. You cannot just target one particular muscle and expect it to transform. If you do total body exercises such as those mentioned in point 2, your body will be working multiple muscles at the same time and take on a much more toned appearance.

Today’s Takeaway – Follow the guidelines above and feel great about your toned arms and legs this summer!