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WEIGHT TRAINING [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-06-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- circuit weight training
1, record 1, English, circuit%20weight%20training
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In weight training sessions, people lift weights to develop strength and muscle tone. Circuit weight training adds an aerobic element, which provides a cardiovascular workout. 2, record 1, English, - circuit%20weight%20training
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- musculation en circuit
1, record 1, French, musculation%20en%20circuit
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- musculation en circuits 2, record 1, French, musculation%20en%20circuits
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lors [de] séances de musculation, les gens soulèvent des poids pour développer leur force et leur tonus musculaire. La musculation en circuit ajoute un élément aérobie, qui fournit un entraînement cardiovasculaire. 3, record 1, French, - musculation%20en%20circuit
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- weight training bench
1, record 2, English, weight%20training%20bench
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
weight training bench: an item in the "Recreational Devices" class of the "Recreational Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - weight%20training%20bench
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- banc de musculation
1, record 2, French, banc%20de%20musculation
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
banc de musculation : objet de la classe «Appareils récréatifs» de la catégorie «Objets récréatifs». 2, record 2, French, - banc%20de%20musculation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-02-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Weightlifting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- weight training
1, record 3, English, weight%20training
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - weight%20training
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - weight%20training
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - weight%20training
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Haltérophilie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- entraînement aux poids
1, record 3, French, entra%C3%AEnement%20aux%20poids
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - entra%C3%AEnement%20aux%20poids
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-04-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
- Weightlifting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- universal weight training equipment
1, record 4, English, universal%20weight%20training%20equipment
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- stationary weight training equipment 1, record 4, English, stationary%20weight%20training%20%20equipment
correct
- universal weight machine 2, record 4, English, universal%20weight%20machine
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, Key term(s)
- universal weight machines
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
- Haltérophilie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- équipement d'entraînement aux poids
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9quipement%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement%20aux%20poids
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Santé Canada. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement%20aux%20poids
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acondicionamiento físico y culturismo
- Halterofilia
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- máquina con pesas universales
1, record 4, Spanish, m%C3%A1quina%20con%20pesas%20universales
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4, Key term(s)
- máquinas con pesas universales
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-07-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- multi-station weight training unit 1, record 5, English, multi%2Dstation%20weight%20training%20unit
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- appareil de musculation à positions multiples
1, record 5, French, appareil%20de%20musculation%20%C3%A0%20positions%20multiples
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-02-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Program Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Weight and Exercise Training Program
1, record 6, English, Weight%20and%20Exercise%20Training%20Program
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- WAET 2, record 6, English, WAET
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Forces Weight Control Program 3, record 6, English, Canadian%20Forces%20Weight%20Control%20Program
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes (Forces armées)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Programme de gestion du poids
1, record 6, French, Programme%20de%20gestion%20du%20poids
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- PGP 1, record 6, French, PGP
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit d'un programme à l'intention des militaires qui font trop d'embonpoint et qui vise à les encourager à réduire leur poids. Consultation avec Major EA Moar de la Direction de médecine préventive au Quartier général de la Défense nationale. 1, record 6, French, - Programme%20de%20gestion%20du%20poids
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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