strength training

noun

: activities that make muscles stronger

going to the gym for strength training

Examples of strength training in a Sentence

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The objective with strength training using weights is to advance, which can be achieved by increasing the load, volume, frequency, or adding in any other alteration that modifies the training routine from the norm. —Mónica Heras, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024

Researchers found that women who regularly performed strength training exercises lowered their premature death risk by 19%, while men who did the same reduced it by only 11%. —Kaitlin Vogel, Health, 20 Mar. 2024

Women reaped more benefit not only from moderate and vigorous aerobic activity but from strength training, such as lifting weights or doing squats, as well. —Kaitlin Vogel, Health, 20 Mar. 2024

With the Olympics in mind, van Gorp is breaking for up to two and a half hours each day, plus gym sessions and calisthenics – body-weight strength training like push-ups and sit-ups – in pursuit of winning gold. —George Ramsay, CNN, 5 Mar. 2024

Experts say there's a better goal Officials recommend 150 minutes of activity a week with 2 strength training days USA TODAY interviewed Dr. Katrina Piercy, a director in the Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. —Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2024

Younger people found strength training more effective, versus older people seeing yoga as more impactful. —Jordyn Bradley, Fortune Well, 15 Feb. 2024

Barre is a full-body workout technique that combines elements of yoga, strength training, dance and Pilates. —Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024

Besides static stretching, other practices like yoga, pilates and strength training can help keep you pliable well into your golden years. —Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2024

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