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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 | 628 |
98% |
| Diets & Weight Maintenance | 10 |
100% |
| Depression | 7 |
100% |
| Obesity | 7 |
100% |
| Breakups & Divorce | 6 |
100% |
Overall, 98% (694
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Weight Training Reviews
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I mainly train aerobics, but when I am starting a diet I find that weight training changes my physique quickly and that the quick positive rewards of weight training make it easier to continuing a grueling diet and exercise program.
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Would only do this for toning only.
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it's necesary
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Great for restoring my figure.
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I have always been physical It has been my salvation. I have been wieght training since I was 13 years old and have run marathons as well.
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love it, but turning 60 makes soem lifts more difficult
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Its fun and I do it with the track team so its expected of me to be ther eand do it but I wlso have to excell in it.
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three times a wk
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weight training definitly got me more toned...but I didn't lose weight...
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Over 4 years of weight training using the standard 10 rep multi-set method. Over 3 years of doing my own high repetition program that I developed using research study results. Now at age 71, I feel as good as I ever have and have met all the goals that I set.
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