tone-up

American

[tohn-uhp] / ˈtoʊnˌʌp /

noun

an exercise for toning up one's body.

tone up British

verb

(adverb) to make or become more vigorous, healthy, etc

exercise tones up the muscles

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Etymology

Origin of tone-up

Noun use of the verb phrase tone up

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tone up

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

Splendid to take in the spring to tone up the system:

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