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What does muscular fitness collectively refer to?
Strength, local muscle endurance, power, and hypertrophy
Which training optimizes muscular fitness?
Resistance training
What is muscle endurance?
The ability of a muscle group to exert a submaximal force for extended periods
What does muscular strength refer to?
The maximal force generated in a single contraction at a specified velocity
Why are minimum levels of muscular fitness needed?
To complete ADLs, maintain independence with age, and partake in leisurely activities without undue stress or fatigue
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