Protected: Getting Started with Strength Training Strength training is a type of exercise that uses resistance as a way to build muscle with body weight, machines or equipment. It is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle and has many benefits that contribute to your success as a Warfighter. There is a lot to consider when developing a strength training routine. While this might seem overwhelming at first, it doesn’t have to be hard! Taking it step by step can help you build a workout plan that matches your fitness goals, physical abilities and daily routine. This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: Additional ResourcesNational Academy of Sports Medicine - “Functional Training: Compound Workouts for Fitness”U.S. Army - “Military Health Expert Explains how Strength is Relative to Body Weight”ReferencesAmerican College of Sports Medicine - “Resistance Training for Health and Fitness”Bullock S.H., Jones B.H., Gilchrist J., et al - “Prevention of physical training-related injuries recommendations for the military and other active populations based on expedited systematic reviews”Human Performance Resources by CHAMP - “ow to Improve Muscular Power for Military Fitness”Mikkonen RS et al - “mportance of strength training for sustaining performance and health in military personnel”