Top 10 Tips to Toning Your body

richard watson • 17 November 2017

Fast rules to follow when toning your body

Having a shaped, toned body is the primary goal for many gym-goers. However, many are fed countless ‘guaranteed-not-to-fail’ strategies on how to quickly shed fat and attain the perfect look. Such mixed advice often leads to confusion, frustration, and a general feeling of ‘back to the drawing board.’ we understand that every one of us is different, and a ‘one size fits all’ approach just won’t do. So, we’ve designed a healthy, sustainable and evidence-based guide filled with tips to help you efficiently and safely get the look you want.

Weight loss

Achieving that ripped physique requires a combination of correct timing, nutrition, progressive training, and appropriate sleep and rest. Fundamentally, nobody can supplement a poor diet, so Weight-Loss should be integrated into any healthy eating plan if you want to tone your muscles, build lean muscle mass and reduce body fat. We know you’re on the tone-up plan, but ultimately, getting you on the road to the results you need requires a balanced approach – integrating the right meals with the right programme and the right supplements to help you achieve those lean goals.

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Tone Up Nutritional Guide

Before we get into the specifics of the diet, here is a guide to an average nutritional targets for a tone up plan

TARGET
1500 kcals per day
PROTEIN
40 % / 150g per day
FATS
35% / 58g per day
CARBS
25% / 94g per day
WATER
2000ml
TARGET STEPS PER DAY
10,000
ESTIMATED CALORIES BURNED
2000kcals (inclusive of BMI and activity levels)

Healthy Snacks

When striving to optimize your physique and build lean muscle definition, always pay close attention to the nutritional value of your daily food intake — making sure to satisfy your body’s energy demands with some great snacks while also creating a calorie deficit. Regular protein (every 3-4 hours) is absolutely essential to maintaining a toned body, while low glycaemic carbohydrates and low-fat snacks also play a major part in getting you there. Life can be hectic and often on-the-go, proving difficult to make the best choices and maintain will power.

Meal Planning

To attain that perfectly toned body, you should always pay attention to your daily calorie intake. Your training intensity and rest days should determine your CARBOHYDRATE intake, as this is the primary source that fuels you. During this journey, PROTEIN will be your best friend, as with the correct timing, type and total, it’s imperative to crafting the look you want. Most of your FATS should be extracted from mono and polyunsaturated sources to support a healthy heart, recovery, and a balanced diet. Target all 3 macro-nutrients for a typical training day. Remember, hydration is also fundamental, so target one small glass of fluid with every meal, as well as a portion of vegetables to optimize your vitamin and mineral intake

PORTION SIZES
If you want to tone-up,these are essential

Red Meats
PROTEIN
When eating red meats and other protein sources like chicken, turkey and burgers, stick to having a serving that is the same size as a the palm of your hand – having excessive amounts will increase body fat and inhibit your health (i.e. cholesterol).

Cheese and Dairy
FATS
Be extremely cautious when piling cheese and dairy products on your meals like spaghetti bolognaise and salads. Stick to portions the size as a deck of small matches otherwise staying lean and defined will be an uphill battle.

Oils and Spreads
MORE FATS
Be careful when applying spreads to meals and snacks and cooking with different oils. Stick to portions the size of the end of your thumb to keep your lean gains and health in safe hands.

Pasta, Rice, Potatoes
CARBS
We all get that temptation to pile our plates with pasta, rice, potatoes and many more delicious carbohydrates. However, when striving to get lean, stick to a serving of carbohydrates the same size as a baseball – make sure you’re not eating three portions in one go!

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10 RULES TO TONE UP SUCCESS

No matter what level you’re at, these 10 ‘Tone-Up’ rules are easy to understand and just perfect for keeping your training on track

1. RESISTANCE TRAINING
Incorporate resistance training into your lifestyle to achieve the desired aesthetics

2. PROTEIN EVERY 3-4 HOURS
Protein contains amino acids which are the building blocks for lean muscle growth and repair

3. PORTION SIZES
It’s time to start getting more precise with portion sizes at every meal

4. SWITCH UP THOSE CARB TYPES
Make the transfer high sugary simple carbohydrates to slow-digesting ones

5. MONITOR PROGRESS
Ensure you’re achieving results, but remember, patience is the key to success

6. EDUCATION IS THE KEY
Each macro-nutrient is metabolized differently even though they all provide calories. Proteins and carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram, whereas 1 gram of fat provides 9 calories. Constantly eating fatty foods will make those calories rise through the roof, so keep your fat intake below 30% of total calories consumed, with 90% of this coming from healthy fats.

7. CALORIE TRACKING
Calculate your calorie intake so you know you’re reaching your daily targets

8. FASTED WORKOUTS
Nutrition and getting lean work hand in hand with regular exercise

9. POST-WORKOUT MEALS
Feed your muscles what they need instantlyfor maximum gains

10. PLAN AHEAD
Stay organized by treating your meal prep like your workouts!

Workouts to Support Toning Up

To really get that desired definition, everything matters – correct nutrition and supplements, appropriate lifestyle habits such as sleep, hygiene, and of course, a well-structured and effective workout routine! Get your Tone Up workout plan or have out Personal Trainer design you a plan

Sports Therapist Richard Watson

Richard Watson

Sports Therapist

Richard is a leading sports therapist in the Coventry and Warwickshire area, he has worked at the Olympic and Paralympic games 2012 treating the many athletes competing. Richard has been involved in many major sporting projects including treating and training a team that took on an accent of Everest. He currently runs his own Sports Therapy company providing local athletes with sports massage and personal training.

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