weight training — physical exercise using weights such as dumbbells or barbells to strengthen muscles
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: physical exercise using weights such as dumbbells or barbells to strengthen muscles
Pronunciation (IPA): /weɪt ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother started weight training at 70 and now she can lift her grandson!
- Weight training helps improve bone density and muscle strength.
- After six months of weight training, his shirts don't fit because his muscles got too big!
weight training
NOUN[/weɪt ˈtreɪnɪŋ/]
physical exercise using weights such as dumbbells or barbells to strengthen muscles
physical exercise using weights such as dumbbells or barbells to strengthen muscles
Weight training is draining, but push through with remaining strength!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Weight derives from Old English 'wiht', meaning 'heavy thing' or 'creature', while training comes from Old French 'trainer', itself from Latin 'trahere' meaning 'to draw or pull'. Combined, the term refers to physical conditioning using heavy objects or resistance.
Breakdown
weight (Old English wiht, 'heavy thing') + training (Old French trainer, from Latin trahere, 'to pull or draw'), forming a compound noun describing exercise with resistance.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother started weight training at 70 and now she can lift her grandson!”
“Weight training helps improve bone density and muscle strength.”
“After six months of weight training, his shirts don't fit because his muscles got too big!”
“The doctor recommended weight training to strengthen her back muscles.”
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