strength training

noun

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

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Founded in 2021, the Form platform offers Pilates, yoga and strength training classes on various levels, from beginner to advanced, as well as meditation classes. Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 But according to research, the two most effective ways to lower your blood sugar through exercises are high intensity workouts and strength training. Hilary Achauer, New York Times, 19 May 2025 But in her book — part memoir, part science journalism — Johnston makes a captivating case for why strength training can offer so much more. Mara Gordon, NPR, 8 May 2025 Walking, strength training a few times a week and increasing cardio to 150 minutes per week. Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 30 Apr. 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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