With the New Year right around the corner, there's been a lot of talk lately about toning. Naturally. It's the time of year when people re-assess their fitness, nutrition, and health in general. And if you hang around in women's fitness spaces, toning will come up. It's not a matter of if, but rather a matter of when.  In this episode, I'm exploring why women use the word toning, what it really means, and the unspoken layers of meaning associated with it. I don't purport to have all the answers, but I'm committed to asking questions that can open up further dialogue around this nuanced topic.  Remember to find the show notes and other episodes on StephGaudreau.com On this episode: The internal battle I have going on in my brain What toning actually means Myths about strength training Why words like toning set women up for unrealistic body ideals Why toning has become a gender-specific term Resources from this episode: My talk about women & strength training from AHSNZ 2015 Join the Harder to Kill Club on Facebook Follow Steph on: Instagram| Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube | Twitter I'd really love it if you would take 1 min and leave me a rating and review on iTunes!