We have heard this too many times from women who want to tone up that flabby underarm area and butt. They seem to have a correlation with heavy lifting and muscles, which is a correct correlation. What is inaccurate is thinking within a month you are going to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger by lifting heavy weight you aren't used to.
To say you want to tone up really mean to build muscle. When you are toning your muscles you are breaking them down, tearing muscle fibers and rebuilding them to be stronger. Ladies, let me tell you. To get "huge" you would have to have constant complex carbs and protein throughout the day in your diet. 6 meals a day plus a routine mainly consisting of compound lifts IE bench press, barbell squats, barbell shoulder press etc.
Don't be afraid if you put on muscle. At the end of the day you will look a whole lot better. Just make sure you feel good in your own body, and happy with your work at the end of your gym session.
Find a routine that works for you that has moderate weight lifting and cardio as well. To really tone your body you will have to lift moderate weights. You need resistance!
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