Whether you plan to hike, swim or get involved with new sports activities, it's good to have strong cardiovascular endurance. Cardiovascular endurance exercises help to improve the ability of the circulatory and respiratory system to withst… read more
Muscular endurance is defined as the ability to perform repeated contractions over an extended period of time. It is required for long-distance running, hiking, backpacking, cycling and cross-country skiing. Endurance activities use the bod… read more
You need strength and endurance to conquer trails. However, one particular exercise usually cannot provide both. Muscles strengthen by contracting. Endurance increases when you raise your heart rate for an extended time period. You need to… read more
The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports defines muscular endurance as the ability of a muscle to sustain repeated contractions. This means that your muscular endurance has more to do with how many times you can lift a weight… read more
Mountain and road bicyclists enjoy a rich heritage of cycling in Texas. Each year the state hosts bicycling events from Austin to Wichita Falls. Texas is where Lance Armstrong began his cycling career and continues to train for part of the… read more
When you swim, all the major muscle groups in your body are used, making for a muscular and lean physique. The resistance of water builds your endurance and increases metabolism. Kickboards may be used as a way to enhance your swim workout.… read more
Cycling is a great workout for the leg muscles, but a lot of people don't realize it calls on many other muscle groups as well. Cycling is a great way to build overall fitness, endurance and muscle tone, to improve coordination and balance… read more
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