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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Sedghi

It's one of the best workouts for boosting muscle and metabolism - so, what exactly is strength training?

What is strength training? Two women working out.

By now, you'll likely have heard about how great strength training is for your muscles, bones, and mental wellbeing. The workout has been growing in popularity this year, partly thanks to the slew of celebrities crediting it as a staple in their routines. But, with the workout hotter than ever and a bona fide trending workout of the year, you might be wondering: what is strength training? 

Victoria Beckham herself has spoken about her switch from a cardio-based fitness routine to embracing weight training, with Adele, Beyonce, Emma Stone, Alicia Vikander and Brie Larson also among the numerous famous faces who reportedly lift weights regularly, too. 

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