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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

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They found those who consistently did between 90 minutes and two hours of weight training every week lowered the risk of premature death from any cause by 13%.

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026

At the Kino Sports Complex, Iranian players will have access to the club's weight training facilities, ice baths, and massage tables.

From Barron's ● May 13, 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

Now Hughes blends both somatic experiencing and slow motion weight training at her personal training gyms, the Strength Shoppe, with locations in Pasadena, Mid-City and Echo Park.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2026

And yet lately, every day I woke up and headed to the gym for weight training, I found myself wishing I were heading anywhere but there.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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