I'm slim but need to tone!!!?

Question

I'm 5-7 126 lbs... measurement 34C-26-36... I naturally slim, but I really need to tone..

don't have enough money for a personal trainer.

Can anyone write up a good regimin for me..
basically just want to tone all over and get a nice flat stomach.

I have a full gym in my apartments with all the machines and free weights.


Thanks!

Answer 1

Do Pilates or Yoga or a combination of the two. (There are thousands of books/videos available on both disciplines.) They tone and stretch you and best of all, they help you keep the 'long, lean' look (the ballerina/dancer look) rather than the bulky larger muscles that can result from weight training.

Answer 2

No matter if you want to loose weight or you are in the good shape right now, to stay physicaly strong and mentaly awake is our goal.
Here are basic recommendations that you can start with.

Food as Fuel:

Going without breakfast because you planning a big dinner is as silly as filling up your car's gas tank after you finish the trip. Eat all of the foods that are good for you; all of the grains, vegetables, fruites and lean proteins that you enjoy. Eat 6 small meals a day. Eating smaller meals more often will help to speed up your metabolism. Missing meals slow your metabolism. Also chew your food at least 30-40 times every time you take a bite. This will slow down your meal time and it easier to digest your food.

Hunger can stress the body and trigger the release of cotisol, a hormone that encourages the storage of fat in the abdomen. To keep hunger under control, split your meals and snacks into 5 or 6 minimeals.

Water - Drink TONS of water!

If you add 2-3 liters of water to you diet you will feel better - PROMISE. You will have to use the restroom often, BUT you will loose weight, inches, feel less bloated, and retain less water IF you add water to your diet. Men who are overweight should add up to galon of water a day. Sip throgh out the day for best result.

Your Body Needs Daily Exercise.

The only way to be fit is to exercise on the regular basis: daily if possible. Some benefits of daily exercise are: you don't get sick as often, you have more energy and you sleep better. Exercise doesn't have to be structured.
If it is something you enjoy doing, you'll look forward to it. Walking or riding a bike with your friends is fun. Even though it may only be a couple of miles, it is something.
Swimming one of the greaterst exercises. It's not only burn calories but take pressure off of your knees and help to correct your poster.
If you aren't looking forward to your next workout, do something else. Walking is probably one of the best fat burning exercises you can do - just walk more!

Have Realistic Expectations

You dont get out of shape over night so do not expect to loose weight over night neither. You can loose 10-12 pounds a month just by exercising more - without dieting! I promise you will feel better, get more fit and reach a higher level of satisfaction by starting slowly and expecting moderate weight and measurement losses.
Think within longer time frames, and a pound or two on a scale won't seam so important.

In case if you don't really need to loose weight: the more you workout the stronger your muscles will be and, depends on the count of fast twitch fibers in your body, you will develop a muscle mass that will eventually replace fat cells.

Cross-Training

Every few weeks plan a change in your routine. Note only will your mind be more challenged, your body will have to adapt and the body will benefit from the new stimuli. The body is an amazing adaptable machine. It will begin to burn less fat as an energy source for the same activity if you don't change your programe regularly.

Get 7 to 8 hours of shut-eye a night

Chronic sleep deprivation can raise cortisol levels. It can also drive down levels of the appetite-control hormone leptin, making you feel hungry.

Laugh more

Here's a tactic anyone can stick with! In a study conducted at Loma Linda University, men and women who watched a humorous video had 30% less cortisol in their blood not only while watching the tape but also up to 24 hours later.

I hope this will help. Email me if you have any questions

Answer 3

I would make it a habit to use the full gym area ever other day and you will see results in about 3 or 4 weeks Is there a trainer to show you how to use the equipment properly?

Answer 4

it fairly is risky to weight-alleviation plan at your age. you're nonetheless growing to be and coming up and you ought to jepordise that. Take some exercising as a exchange, it will tone you up, save you a healthful weight and you'lll experience large

Answer 5

Well, I won't right up an entire work out for you (you can just go to the book store and check out all the fitness magazines for that). Just stick to lighter weights if you want to tone. Stretching will help you out as well.

Answer 6

i know how to fix it, it just takes exercise. first thing... if you ride a bike for 1 hour a week, you will have rock hard buns by summer, keep your tummy tight(all the time) and do a few crunches everyday, you will hav a six pack by the time u start trying on your new bikini. beware, if youre doing upper body excerise, you may loose your boobs

Answer 7

Just do it! Do anything! Don't be lazy and wait for a routine to be drawn up. Any exercise is good for you and can help tone the body.