As a trainer one of the most common things I hear from clients is that they want to achieve “more muscle tone”. They think that by just lifting some light weights for numerous reps that they will achieve this goal. They then feel despondent when they don’t get the results they want and so head on that downward spiral where they stop exercising  for a period of time.

Most people don’t understand that a combination of strength training to increase muscle mass and good nutrition to decrease body fat is what is required to get the results they want.

The following article is a fantastic one that explains this whole concept. http://crossfitimpulse.com/lies-damned-lies-and-muscle-tone