strength training
Noun
Meaning
strength training (uncountable)
A form of exercise in which the goal is to increase the strength of muscles through low numbers of repetitions of an exercise performed with high resistance.
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I'm not against working out. It's just not effective for weight loss. I like strength training to tone and firm the body so you look tight. But working out just makes you hungrier.
I dance but I also work out. I run, do strength training... you name it. I've got to!
I'm a big believer in a balance of workouts - a well-balanced workout plan. Part of it is cardio, part strength training and then flexibility. You really need all three.
My workouts include aerobic exercise for a healthy cardiovascular system; strength training to maintain muscle tone and bone density; core strength exercise for a stable mid-section; and stretching to maintain mobility.
Strength training is something that demands a little bit more attention and skill than running on an elliptical so it works best to do these exercises first.
“Strength training doesn’t just work your muscles, but also your nervous system – we’ve identified a spinal pathway that underlies these neural changes.