What's the Difference?
So I had a request to throw up this page about the difference between a muscle building program and a program designed to tone.
In my opinion the main difference between these workout routines is the number of reps. Whilst training for hypertrophy in term of size the guided rep range is 8-12. When training for endurance (which tone would appear from) we are guided to use 10-15 reps. Now having said that we also need to look at the number of sets, if you're training with 10 sets and your rep range is 8-12 you're seriously hitting your maximum towards hypertrophy, which is great. However if you're keeping the sets down to 3-4 using the larger rep range I feel it is branching off the complete opposite angle and aiming towards endurance. Endurance doesn't always have to mean a billion sets of 99 reps, more often you'll see the set range low but the rep range high.
My honest advice is to set your goals wisely, if you're wanting to gain a better aesthetic life then you must consider both sides to this as it isn't just about growth.
Don't be fooled by anyone who says you can "shape" a muscle too, your muscle can never be shaped, it's hard enough isolating a singular muscle group without having to isolate part of that muscle group. A muscles fibres work on a "all or nothing" principle. This means either ALL of the muscle fibres within the muscle contract, or they DON'T. Leaving you with completely no other option than to let the growth take its own effect. You cant ever shape it the way you want. Some muscles can be like golf balls but some can be like basketballs, that comes down to what your own body wants to do and where it wants to grow.
Please ask if you need help creating a tailored program for yourself. Just ask for pricing. I'm very flexible and have taken various prices for various services so just get in touch if you need anything.
In my opinion the main difference between these workout routines is the number of reps. Whilst training for hypertrophy in term of size the guided rep range is 8-12. When training for endurance (which tone would appear from) we are guided to use 10-15 reps. Now having said that we also need to look at the number of sets, if you're training with 10 sets and your rep range is 8-12 you're seriously hitting your maximum towards hypertrophy, which is great. However if you're keeping the sets down to 3-4 using the larger rep range I feel it is branching off the complete opposite angle and aiming towards endurance. Endurance doesn't always have to mean a billion sets of 99 reps, more often you'll see the set range low but the rep range high.
My honest advice is to set your goals wisely, if you're wanting to gain a better aesthetic life then you must consider both sides to this as it isn't just about growth.
Don't be fooled by anyone who says you can "shape" a muscle too, your muscle can never be shaped, it's hard enough isolating a singular muscle group without having to isolate part of that muscle group. A muscles fibres work on a "all or nothing" principle. This means either ALL of the muscle fibres within the muscle contract, or they DON'T. Leaving you with completely no other option than to let the growth take its own effect. You cant ever shape it the way you want. Some muscles can be like golf balls but some can be like basketballs, that comes down to what your own body wants to do and where it wants to grow.
Please ask if you need help creating a tailored program for yourself. Just ask for pricing. I'm very flexible and have taken various prices for various services so just get in touch if you need anything.