strength training

noun

: activities that make muscles stronger
going to the gym for strength training

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To prevent this, the doctor emphasizes the need for adequate daily protein and consistent strength training. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025 To prevent this, Brown recommended adding in some sort of other exercise, such as strength training, stretching, and walking, to your weekly routine. Cathy Cassata, Health, 4 Sep. 2025 Large gym chains now offer hot versions of HIIT, strength training, and pilates classes. Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025 Walking and strength training build muscle mass, which can speed up fat reduction and raise your metabolism. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for strength training

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Medical Definition

strength training

noun
: a system of physical conditioning in which muscles are exercised by being worked against an opposing force (as by lifting weights) to increase strength
While everyone loses some muscle mass with age, a condition known as sarcopenia, it's possible to slow or even reverse that loss with regular strength training.Food & Fitness Advisor
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