What can I do to get my body toned?

Asked by travelbabe24 (262

) January 1st, 2016 from iPhone

Hello, I’m a 20 year old female. I’m pretty skinny already but would like more of a fitness physique. I currently run 6 days a week. One of those days is outside, another day is on the treadmill at 0% incline and long distance, and the remainder of the days are treadmill 4% incline at 5.4 mph. I usually run for 30–45 minutes. I drink tons of water (in fact that’s the only thing I drink), and I just recently started to clean up my diet.

I don’t have the money for a personal trainer or gym membership, and I don’t have time to add in another half hour for weightlifting.

If I were to add push-ups and ab exercises to my regular routine, would that do anything at all? Over time I would gradually increase the #. Any other ideas? Thanks!

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Yes it would, it will make a big difference. It only takes about 30 min every couple of days or so.

ARE_you_kidding_me (20021

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Space your abs and push-up exercises, alternate on different days. Also adding squats to the days you do abs.

Tropical_Willie (31123

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Seven minute workout. It’s free. No equipment needed.

There are Mac, Windows, Android, and iPhone timer apps to keep you going.

Link

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Look at runners. They are typically lean, not bulky.

Push-ups would help, and you could buy inexpensive hand weights and do bicep curls, tricep exercises. Climb stairs whenever they are available rather than take an elevator.

Don’t have a lot of fat in your diet. Make sure you get enough protein for muscle building. I don’t mean a ton of meat, but also eat legumes and some nuts, and lots of green veggies.

Your muscles can be strong and defined, but if it’s under a big layer if far you just look fat. Muscle does not turn to fat and vice versa. The fat layer goes on top of the muscle, and other places.

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