We often read online about topics of toning the body or toning the muscles. Some people misinterpreted the concept of a toned body in so many ways. To set the record straight, let us define first what muscle tone is. What do experts say about it?
What is muscle tone?
Simply put it is the state where muscles are slightly contracted. This means that for it not to grow fatigued muscle fibers should alternately contract to maintain tone-up.
What is muscle contraction?
A contraction is the shortening and lengthening of a muscle with the help of Adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
What is a toned body?
A toned body therefore, is a body with muscles that are slightly contracted. If they are slightly contracted, then the body could react more rapidly to stimuli and tissue coordination is improved tremendously. Flabby abs indicate their poor tone.
How can you improve this though?
Since toning involves their slight contraction, one way of improving it is to exercise. There are various simple routines that you can do to improve having a great body.
Isometric exercises
These include exercises that can cause contraction but produces no movement. Examples of these are pushing against a wall. These exercises also develop tissue strength and tone.
Isotonic exercises
These include routines that also produce movement. Examples are jogging, walking, cycling, hiking, weight lifting, aerobics and the like. They do not only improve toning up but also increasing the strength, blood circulation and respiration.
In toning muscles, isotonic routines are preferred because aside from developing good muscles, they also enhance body strength and promote health and well being for a perfectly shaped figure.
If you want a toned body, you can perform easy and inexpensive exercises. Even doing household chores like vacuuming is a good routine to do. When you use your body tissues in any activity, you are already toning them; so do your own household chores daily and you would have discovered the basic formula for a great body.
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