The Difference Between Strength and Resistance Training

At Answer is Fitness in Canton, we often get asked about the difference between strength training and resistance training. While both are essential for building muscle and improving fitness, they have distinct focuses and benefits. Let’s break it down!

1. Strength Training

Strength training typically involves lifting heavy weights to increase muscle size and strength. The goal is to challenge your muscles with progressively heavier loads, targeting specific muscle groups. This type of training uses exercises like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses to build overall muscle power and endurance.

Key Benefits:

Builds muscle mass

Increases strength and power

Improves bone density

2. Resistance Training

Resistance training, on the other hand, is a broader term that includes any exercise that works muscles against a force, such as using bands, machines, or your body weight. While it can help build muscle, the focus is often more on improving muscular endurance, stability, and toning.

Key Benefits:

Increases muscle endurance

Improves muscle tone and definition

Can be done with or without equipment (like resistance bands or bodyweight exercises)

Which is Right for You?

Both strength and resistance training are important for a balanced fitness routine. If you’re looking to build raw strength, focus on strength training. For improving endurance and muscle definition, resistance training might be more suitable.

At Answer is Fitness, we offer a range of classes and programs to help you incorporate both strength and resistance training into your fitness journey, no matter your goals! Contact us today!

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The Difference Between Strength and Resistance Training

1. Strength Training

Key Benefits:

2. Resistance Training

Key Benefits:

Which is Right for You?

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