Saturday, March 02, 2013
"Toning" workouts = lifting lighter weights for high reps are best for women looking for muscle definition.
Truth: forget about it! You need to lift heavier to see results! Studies prove that lifting lighter weights ( less than 70% of maximum effort) for 12 reps or more is simply going to produce muscular endurance without much muscle growth, meaning you'll be able to lift for a higher number of reps but won't see any physical difference. Looking toned means more developed muscles and low body fat which you get by lifting heavier weights (70-80% of max effort) for 8-12 reps per set to, or near fatigue!