Nowadays, it is not enough to simply be healthy—there is an added pressure to be seen as healthy and to look the part. A well-toned physique has become a symbol of fitness. A visit to gyms illustrates this trend clearly. Many gym-goers I spoke to were focused on losing weight, while others were more interested in building muscle and toning up.
Among the women I spoke with, most had clear goals of body toning, hoping to look good in their outfits. "Muscle building is for men," one woman from the corner exclaimed. "No, it’s not," another disagreed. The debate? Toning.
