"Toning" and "tightening" are misleading terms to describe an exercise program. In this episode, we discuss why these terms are used in fitness marketing and what is actually happening to create a "toned aesthetic." 1:48: “But I just want to tone up” and the fitness marketing behind this desire3:54: what are “toning” workouts?5:00: Reasons why the workouts themselves are not contributing to significant fat loss5:15: Seeing fat loss when you first increase your activity level6:18: Should you be “mixing up” your routine?6:40: Muscle hypertrophy and progressive overload 8:19: Soreness does not equal effectiveness9:19: Viewing exercise as “fat burning” as opposed to “muscle building” can set you up for long-term issues 10:09: Fat loss happens systemically 10:58: Systemic fat loss occurs with changes in nutrition 12:25: Our bodies respond differently to diet and exercise13:50: What to look out for when choosing an exercise program 15:19: Separating marketing from reality Meditations X Evlo8 free Evlo classesFollow Dr. Shannon on IG14 day Evlo trial