tone-up
noun
an exercise for toning up one's body.
tone-up
American
[tohn-uhp]
/ ˈtoʊnˌʌp /
noun
tone up
British
verb
Etymology
Origin of tone-up
Noun use of the verb phrase tone up
Example Sentences
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Every stroke uses 85% of your muscles covering nine major muscle groups so it also helps you to tone up, fast.
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2024
Harrison thinks it’s been a source of motivation to set the tone up front.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 26, 2022
“I expect those guys to just keep bringing the energy, keep setting the tone up front,” Terrapins cornerback Tarheeb Still said.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 10, 2021
Instead, "Promising Young Woman" shifts its tone up again.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2020
It can be highly recommended for strengthening the heart, for stimulating the liver and kidneys, and it will tone up the physical organism throughout.
From Vitality Supreme by Macfadden, Bernarr
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