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How is muscular endurance developed?

by stressing the muscles with a greater load than they are used to

What term refers to the ability of the body to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate to high levels of intensity?

cardiorespiratory endurance

Specificity

is the training principle that the body adapts to the particular type and amount of stress placed on it.

As your body adapts to the exercises you do, you must exercise more to continue to experience fitness gains. The progressive increase in exercise is known as

overload.

What are isotonic exercises?

weight machines dumbbells barbells body weight exercises

Which statements about resistance exercise are true?

It is designed to build muscular strength and endurance.It is also known as strength training.

What are recommended procedures for stretching for persons other than older adults?

Rest for 30-60 seconds, then repeat, trying to stretch a bit farther.