Muscles can get bigger and stronger, but they don't get toned-er. Sort of.

The difference between building muscle and toning is a subtle one because both goals start out with the same basics: lift weights and eat protein. The true difference comes after a baseline of muscle ...

Ever spent months grinding away at crunches for abs that never seem to appear? Or done endless bicep curls without getting the toned arms you’re after? You might be focusing on all the wrong muscles.

It's impossible to "tone" your body — muscles can grow or shrink, not get firmer or softer. The concept of "toning" was created as a marketing term to appeal to women. Building muscle with heavy ...

Eating just 5 percent more calories daily can do the trick.