Muscular Strength and Endurance

Throughout this topic, you learned about muscular strength and endurance. Remember that muscular strength and endurance are not only important for athletic abilities, but for everyday activities, such as carrying groceries, hauling your bookbag, and climbing stairs. While muscular strength and endurance are different, they both benefit your overall health. These health benefits include reducing the risk of developing osteoporosis, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Increasing your muscular strength and endurance can also help you improve your posture and metabolism.