#70: "Toning" and "tightening" workouts: what they are and aren't doing for your body
from The Dr. Shannon Show
by Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT
Published: Thu Jul 14 2022
Show Notes
"Toning" and "tightening" are misleading terms to describe an exercise program. In this episode, we discuss why these terms are used in fitness marketing and what is actually happening to create a "toned aesthetic."
1:48: “But I just want to tone up” and the fitness marketing behind this desire
3:54: what are “toning” workouts?
5:00: Reasons why the workouts themselves are not contributing to significant fat loss
5:15: Seeing fat loss when you first increase your activity level
6:18: Should you be “mixing up” your routine?
6:40: Muscle hypertrophy and progressive overload
8:19: Soreness does not equal effectiveness
9:19: Viewing exercise as “fat burning” as opposed to “muscle building” can set you up for long-term issues
:Fat loss happens systemically
:Systemic fat loss occurs with changes in nutrition
:Our bodies respond differently to diet and exercise
:What to look out for when choosing an exercise program
:Separating marketing from reality
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