Want to Build Muscle Tone Without Gaining Body Fat? That's Where “Maingaining” Comes In.

To grow your muscles, you need to eat more. But new research shows a modest calorie surplus alongside training can help build ...

You can't 'tone' muscle — I'm a personal trainer, and these are the two things I tell clients to do instead

You can't 'tone' muscle, so here's what is really happening when you build muscle definition, and why you need to know about ...
Lifehacker

What It Actually Means to 'Tone' Your Muscles

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. The word “toning” is ...
Fitgurú on MSN

Ditch the machines: 5 functional exercises to rebuild muscle mass faster after 45

Stop relying on complex gym equipment to fight age-related muscle loss; these natural, high-impact movements are the key to reclaiming your strength and independence.
Riverfront Times

The “Athletic” vs. “Muscular” Problem: A Build Definition Schism

The single most important concept is that “Athletic” and “Muscular” aren’t the same thing. As fitness culture became mainstream (through Instagram, CrossFit, and gym culture), the two terms started to ...
CNET

Why Some People Build Muscle Easily, and How You Can Catch Up

I'm a Fitness & Nutrition writer for CNET who enjoys reviewing the latest fitness gadgets, testing out activewear and sneakers, as well as debunking wellness/fitness myths. In my free time I enjoy ...
AOL

You Might Not Have To Choose Between ‘Bulking’ Or ‘Cutting’ For Muscle Definition

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Previous note: [THIS FEELS LIKE A MUCH MORE ADVANCED QUESTION TBH -- I THINK WE CAN LEAN INTO THAT!