strength training

noun

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

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But Sasha [Rivero, from the touring company] leads us through these warm-up exercises before shows — kind of a cross between strength training and yoga. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Set physical activity goals and prioritize exercise, including both aerobic activities such as brisk walking, cycling or swimming, along with strength training. — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Key Takeaways Combine cardio and strength training to help lower blood pressure. — Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2026 That makes regular movement, strength training, and nourishing your body about so much more than changing the number on the scale. — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strength training

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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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