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WEIGHT TRAINING [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-02-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weightlifting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- weight training
1, record 1, English, weight%20training
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An anaerobic form of exercise which involves progressively lifting increasing amounts of weight, and includes a variety of exercises and items of equipment to target specific muscle groups. 2, record 1, English, - weight%20training
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Weight training is practiced intensely by powerlifters, weightlifters and bodybuilders in particular, and by all athletes interested in developing any form of strength. 3, record 1, English, - weight%20training
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Weight training has become the best-known form of resistance training, which is in turn the best-known form of strength training. It should not be confused with bodybuilding, weightlifting or powerlifting — even though these also involve the lifting of weights — because they are sports rather than forms of exercise. 4, record 1, English, - weight%20training
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Haltérophilie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- entraînement aux poids
1, record 1, French, entra%C3%AEnement%20aux%20poids
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'entraînement aux poids développe les muscles en les obligeant à s'adapter au stress et à se renforcer. Il peut aussi stimuler et renforcer les os. Bâtir une masse maigre en faisant de l'entraînement aux poids améliore également le taux métabolique. 1, record 1, French, - entra%C3%AEnement%20aux%20poids
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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