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weight training

American  

noun

  1. weightlifting done as a conditioning exercise.


weight training British  

noun

  1. physical exercise involving lifting weights to improve muscle performance

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"I've never followed it religiously, but I dabbled in a little bit of weight training and I tried running, although I didn't like that very much," said Bill.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

LaRavia credited good luck, an iron will and a dedicated weight training regimen for helping him survive the grueling season.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 13, 2026

"Even a quick 25-30 minute workout is pretty good. Sometimes I do more weight training, but not every time," he told AFP.

From Barron's Feb. 20, 2026

She threw herself into weight training and conditioning.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 12, 2025

She also believed in action movies, weight training, the power of makeup, memorization, equal rights, and the idea that YouTube videos can teach you a million things you won’t learn in college.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

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