Strong woman fitness

What's up with "toning?" To me, toning means simply getting lean enough that the underlying muscle is visible; in effect building lean muscle while burning fat. A muscle is toned by nature, however the amount of fat on top varies, as does the amount of subcutaneous water being retained, hence the puffy and/or "bulky" look. What we really want is visible muscle definition with little fat, resulting in smaller overall arms, legs and torso. Maximizing and preserving valuable muscle is key since…