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

That means doing your best to get in at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous exercise, along with two days of strength training, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). —Korin Miller, Flow Space, 16 June 2025

But according to research, the two most effective ways to lower your blood sugar through exercise are high-intensity workouts and strength training. —The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025

For one, a growing body of research shows the combo of strength training and creatine helps increase strength and muscle mass in older adults, despite the natural decline that occurs with age. —Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 28 May 2025

Most experts recommend combining the following: Experts recommend aiming for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and two days of strength training each week. —Jennifer Steinhoff, Verywell Health, 6 June 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