Muscular fitness is the ability of musculoskeletal system to perform daily and recreational activities without undue fatigue and injury. Muscular fitness involves having adequate muscular strength and endurance. Muscular strength – is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to contract with maximal force. It describes how strong a muscle is or how much force it can exert.
Muscular endurance – is the ability of muscle to contract repeatedly over an extended period of time. It describes how long you can sustain a given type of muscular exertion.
You can build better muscular strength and endurance through resistance training.
Resistance training is also referred to weight or strength training and can be done with measured weights, body weight, or other resistance equipment (i.e. exercise balls, Kettlebells).
Weight training stress the body’s musculoskeletal system which enlarges muscle fibres and improves neural control of muscle function, resulting in greater muscular strength and endurance.
Regular resistance training can make daily activities easier. Taking stairs, carrying backpack or bags of shopping will seem more natural. No matter what your fitness and health goals, resistance training is important and rewarding wellness tool throughout your whole life.
