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Boosting you body tone is the key to a firmer more shapely body that looks greatin the latest must wear fashion. Toning focused workouts are ideal if you don'tneed to lose more than 7lbs to achieve your ideal weight. They're perfect if you'reready to get rid of those niggly bits of fat and sculpt your body into its bestever shape (if you're aiming to lose weight and have more than seven pounds to go,our weight loss tips might suit you better).

Quick 5-Step plan

Step 1. Stay hydrated and eat regularly

To sculpt a firm, slender body it's important to start drinking two to three litresof water and eat five to six small, protein rich meals to support slender toning (seeour meal plans for some great snack and meal ideas). Get into a routine and it becomeseasier than you think.

Step 2. Create a calorie deficit

Toning up involves reducing body fat (for many women) so you'll need to burn morecalories than you're eating, by exercising regularly and controlling your calorieintake (don't consume less than 1500 calories per day). Most women get great resultswhen consuming around 2000 calories when looking to tone-up. See our 2000 caloriemeal and exercise plan.

Step 3. Consume quality lean protein in each meal

Many women achieve their weight loss targets but are unhappy with the firmness andshape of their new body. Performing resistance exercise 2-3 times a week (like bands,machines, weights or vibration machines) will help to boost tone, but protein isalso essential to help lift and shape your body and get results from exercise. Infact, protein is even more vital when you start controlling your calories, becausemuscle tissue can be used as energy. Boost your intake of lean proteins includingchicken breast, fish, low fat diary and other lean meats. Definity shakes and Crispbars also contain pure whey protein, making them ideal toning support - with zerobloating!

Step 4. Use shape-up nutrients to boost results

For optimum results you may also want to consider adding certain nutrients to yourdiet to aid toning and fight the last few excess lbs. Sculptress capsules with weightloss nutrients are ideal to help you hit your target weight, while Definity capsulescan support toning with pure CLA. These unique and natural nutrient blends willhelp you tone-up faster, when combined with a sensible and exercise plan.

Step 5. Increase your high intensity training

Once your nutrition is under control - you're half way to fast toning results. However,the other vital key is exercising with real intensity. Our exercise plans have beendesigned to help you get fast results - whatever your schedule. The key is to workas hard as you can, not train for hours at a low intensity. This approach increasesthe number of calories burned both during and after exercise, because it raisesthe metabolic rate for longer. This means that intense resistance training (exercisingwith a weight that you can only lift for 6-12 repetitions per set) or high intensitycardio interval training (like a spinning class) will deliver better results thana gentle hour on a treadmill. We promise that when you follow these nutrition andexercise guidelines you'll get a firm, toned body that will boost your confidencewhether you're on the beach, wearing an evening dress or simply going out in yourfavourite jeans.

Add Maxitone nutrition for the best results

When you combine cardio and weight training with a well balanced diet and nutrition plan you get even faster results, and adding it with the Maxitone range will ensure you achieve your goals quickly. So whether your goal is Weight Loss, Toning, or general Well Being, there is a product and range to suit your needs. Also, remember to keep an eye out for and take advantage of the special offers as there may be a great saving to be had too!

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