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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
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| 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
Members)
find Weight Training helpful
Weight Training Reviews
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When I get the chance to hit the gym, its amazing. I absolutely love the feeling of lifting weights!
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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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To feel the burn, to do the work, the most satisfying thing in the world.
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helps keep my body fat% down, although does make me very hungry.
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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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The results were great but over time the whole fitness regime became unbearably tedious and even after several years, I cannot bring myself to start it again. I've tried several times but can't rally the drive to stay with it.
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Same as results for strength training; as long as I make an effort it works.
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