The two primary priorities for muscle fitness are:
- Muscular Strength : This involves developing the ability of muscles to exert force. Strength training, such as lifting weights or resistance training, is key to increasing muscular strength. It typically requires two to three sessions per week targeting all major muscle groups and is effective even with as little as two workouts per week for sedentary individuals
- Muscular Endurance : This refers to the ability of muscles to sustain repeated contractions over time without fatigue. Exercises like calisthenics, push-ups, pull-ups, and light weight training help build muscular endurance. Like strength training, endurance sessions can be combined and done two to three times per week
Together, these priorities improve overall muscle fitness by enhancing both the force muscles can produce and their ability to perform over extended periods, contributing to better strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance
