strength training

noun

: activities that make muscles stronger

going to the gym for strength training

Examples of strength training in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As of the fourth quarter of 2025, two million members are actively strength training on the platform, the company said. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025

Incorporate regular walks, strength training and cardio into your week to reap the benefits. —Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025

Many workouts incorporate aspects of both cardio and strength training, and performing each type of exercise regularly is recommended for overall good health. —Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025

The general guideline is for healthy adults to get 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per week, along with at least two days of strength training and activities to improve balance. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025

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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