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(also known as Lifting Weights)
Weight training is a common type of strength training for developing the strength and size of skeletal muscles. It uses the force of gravity (in the form of weighted bars, dumbbells or weight stacks) to oppose the force generated by muscle through concentric or eccentric contraction. Weight training uses a variety of s... more at Wikipedia
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| Condition | Members | Success |
| Fitness Goals | 462 |
98% |
| Diets & Weight Maintenance | 10 |
100% |
| Depression | 6 |
100% |
| Breakups & Divorce | 6 |
100% |
| Obesity | 5 |
100% |
Overall, 98% (516
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Weight Training Reviews
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loved it, i had lean muscles
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I want to improve tone and lower body fat percentage.
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I love it Its the only constant in my life I can run to when the chips are down that isnt self destructive. I had to stop for a couple of months for health reasons but Im getting back into it.
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Same comments as for strength training.
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I have a goal of benching 300lbs which I am close and have been neglecting my lower body which will becoming an area of focus.
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get muscles...
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Very effective. Helps with muscle pain.
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Seems to help build endurance.
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It works but I have to be careful because I have back problems and sometimes that pisses me off and I stop
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I lift wts 5 days per week. I am now on maintence
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Works excellent if I can get my lazy butt to the gym!
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i have started doing light weight lifting. only 2 lbs. dont want to bulk up. have only done it twice, trying to do moore. feel good wene done. sore the next day. but it seems to help me.
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Excellent way to get toned. Helps in weight loss & injury-prevention.
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i work out every day for one hour. spilt my body into 3days. on day 4 i 'll skip a work out from time to time if i feel tired.
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Same as results for strength training; as long as I make an effort it works.
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Discussions
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Afraid to strength train
Won't they both put on muscle therefore put on weight??? I'm talking just the basic pushups, lunges, squats...won't those exercises put on muscle just... [More] -
Caloric needs
You shouldn't be lifting weights after doing cardio. You're glycogen stores are already depleted and you're not going to build any muscle that way. Yo... [More] -
Question about lifting weights
I want to use my weight training to lose weight. Right now, I work my upper body for 30 minutes and then do cardio for 30, two to three times a week. ... [More] -
needing some input
I'am going to the gym and want to lift weights and do the cardio but I don't wanna end up with thick thighs and a big bottom do to the weight training... [More] -
Healthy Post-Workout Snack
Carbs are supposed to be good after a strnegth training... lifting weights etc... Wild or brown rice with some veggies is what was suggested to me. I ... [More]
