What counts as strength training?

[rjamz]

I need to incorporate more strength training into my routine. I run 3x a week and do yoga 1-2x.

Do barre classes count as strength? Pilates? Or should I be doing more "traditional" type stuff?

I work out at home. I have 3 lb weights (which is enough for me at the moment, I'm not so strong) and some resistance bands.

[gummybear]

I wonder this too. Obv. hitting the weight room does. I've been doing that less and doing more other things like circuits and TRX. When I hit the weight room, I notice I have to lower my weights on some exercises BUT I can do things I couldn't do before, like pull ups and more push ups in a row etc.

Interested in the answers you get.

[valetgirl]

I used to do tons of reps with free weights and machines, but nothing has improved my strength and overall fitness as much as plain old pushups and planks. I no longer use anything more than 3 lbs hand weights (in barre class) and I feel no decrease in strength and fitness compared to when I used heavier weights.

I'm a big believer in using yoga, pilates and barre type workouts for strength training.

[mainewifey]

I personally do heavy weights, but I think that yoga, pilates and barre can all be considered strength training.

[gt7301b]

My general philosophy when it comes to things like this is do what you enjoy and what fits in your life. If that is Pilates with some barre classes for you, then count it. I know I don't have time to get in 3-4 runs, cross training, strength, and yoga .... Some workouts have to do double duty!

[wambam]

I think this definitely depends on what you currently do and what your fitness goals are. If you're a runner, then I would say pilates and barre are definitely strength training. If you're doing Olympic weight lifting, maybe not so much.

[venice2007]

For me? Yoga. Lots of yoga totally changed my body. That and getting my eating cleaned up. Yoga has given me new shape and lots of definition esp my arms shoulders and abs and even tightened up my thighs somewhat. Still working on them lol

[labbie]

I love bodyweight training and bootcamp type stuff (planks, pushups, burpees) so that is what i do. Right now i run 3 days, and am hoping to add yoga and/or barre type workouts in too, eventually, but I'm happy with just being in the habit right now.


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[jamalynn]

I count yoga, Pilates, body pump classes, circuit training, and hitting the weight room as strength training.