strength training
noun
: activities that make muscles stronger
going to the gym for strength training
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Meanwhile, Nelson advises taking your workouts indoors with a yoga, Pilates, or strength training session at home or the gym.
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Sarah Garone, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
When to Consult a Professional Trainer Working with a personal trainer can be beneficial when starting an exercise program or maximizing strength training results.
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With everything from yoga, strength training, and guided runs to nutrition classes and meditation, the Alo Moves app is a fantastic place to discover your new favorite modality or instructor.
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Sarah Garone, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
When to Consult a Professional Trainer Working with a personal trainer can be beneficial when starting an exercise program or maximizing strength training results.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
With everything from yoga, strength training, and guided runs to nutrition classes and meditation, the Alo Moves app is a fantastic place to discover your new favorite modality or instructor.
—Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
For the fitness fanatic looking to take their strength training regiment to the next level, look no further than our roundup of gift ideas below!
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 22 Nov. 2024
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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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