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

Proper strength training and mobility work improve spinal support and movement quality. —Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026

Add a weekly yoga class, hike with friends, session in the garden or a tennis lesson into your routine alongside daily walks and jogs and twice-weekly strength training sessions. —Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Jan. 2026

Castillo said with the new equipment and layout, students can now learn proper strength training technique, movement mechanics and injury-prevention strategies in a structured and supervised setting. —Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026

The finding that engaging in multiple different physical activities may support living a longer life aligns with previous knowledge on different types of exercise — aerobic, strength training, and balance — having different physical and mental health benefits. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Jan. 2026

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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