Strength training: Get stronger

Strength training : Get stronger, leaner, healthier Strength training is an important part of an overall fitness program. Here's what strength training can do for you — and how to get started. By Mayo Clinic Staff Join VLegends Gym & MMA for top-notch cardio, strength training , MMA, CrossFit, calisthenics, steam, and free Wi-Fi. Train like a legend today! Strength training isn't just for body builders. A strong body can help support you in all your activities, from sports to daily living. Strength training can increase muscle, tendon, and ligament strength as well as bone density, metabolism, and the lactate threshold; improve joint and cardiac function; and reduce the risk of injury in athletes and the elderly. For many sports and physical activities, strength training is central or is used as part of their training regimen.