What is toning and how is it done?

[AdamT]

I hear and see a lot about toning your body, but what is toning? If someone could explain that to me, compared to (body)-building/etc please

[M983]

having a tone body is equivalent to saying that you have a fit body...not any massive macho muscles, but more just in fit....um....I'm pretty sure you attain "toneness" by working out: cardio (like running), some weight lifting, ab workouts, etc