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Toning workouts are probably the most popular workouts today. Fitness enthusiasts on television implement them and they are used by millions of people around the world. The basic principle of a toning workout is high reps and low weight, however, there are stipulations to these conditions. Everyone is different in his/her body composition and the workouts need to be adapted accordingly.
.......For a Tone workout plan, I would recommend a repetition count of 8-15 reps for each set that you complete. Generally, a typical toning workout involves 8-12 reps for each set, however, some may find it more comfortable to complete 15 reps. To gauge the amount of weight to use is difficult and may take some experimentation. For a single exercise, if you cannot complete more than 8 reps, then you are using too much weight. And vice versa, if you can easily complete more than 15 reps, you should increase the weight you are using. It is important to find that middle ground for your own body and progress from there. To get started, the following is the workout plan I created and continue to use in order to tone my own body. You can make any alterations you see fit, because everyone is different. It is important to find your niche and go with it! Consult the Exercise pages for any questions on exercise execution.

The following plan is a basic first step into toning your body. For a customized plan to fit your needs and to get your desired results, let us create a plan for you.

For each of the following exercises, complete anywhere from 8 to 15 reps for each set:


UPPER BODY 1
Sets
Reps
Chest    
Bench Press .......................
3
8 to 15
Incline Dumbbell Press
3
8 to 15
Dips
2
8 to 15
Decline Bench Press
2
8 to 15
Triceps    
Busch Extensions ......
3
8 to 15
Cable Push Downs
2
8 to 15
Dumbbell Kickbacks
1
8 to 15
 
UPPER BODY 2
Sets
Reps
Back    
Pull-ups
3
8 to 15
Cable Rows
2
8 to 15
V-Bar Pull-downs
2
8 to 15
T-Bar Rows (Wide Grip)
1
8 to 15
Biceps/Forearms    
Barbell Curls
2
8 to 15
Dumbbell Curls
2
8 to 15
Preacher Curls
2
8 to 15
Reverse Wrist Curls
3
8 to 15
 
UPPER BODY 3
Sets
Reps
Shoulders    
Military Press (In Front)
3
8 to 15
Seated Dumbbell Press
2
8 to 15
Dumbbell Side Laterals
2
8 to 15
Dumbbell Front Raises
1
8 to 15
Traps    
Barbell Shrugs
2
8 to 15
 
LOWER BODY
Sets
Reps
Legs    
Squats
3
8 to 15
Leg Press
2
8 to 15
Leg Extensions (Machine)
2
8 to 15
Calf Raises
3
8 to 15
Dumbbell Lunges
1
8 to 15
 
ABDOMINALS
Sets
Reps
Abs    
Decline Sit-Ups
3
8 to 15
Straight Arm Decline Sit-Ups
2
8 to 15
Weighted Leg Crunch
2
8 to 15
Lying Leg Raises
2
8 to 15



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