Muscular Endurance

The term 'muscular endurance' is the ability of the muscle to be able to perform repeated contractions against a resistance for a long period of time. 

Muscular endurance can be improved by performing circuit training. This is a fast pace method where athletes perform one exercise for 30 seconds - 5 minutes and then continues to move on and perform a different exercise for the same period of time. In order to perform a complete circuit of training it would take up to 1 hour, however this depends on how long you spend completing one exercise. Circuit training is a combination of high intensity aerobics and resistance training, it is designed to be easily followed and to target weight loss. This can include exercises such as push ups, sit ups, squats, jumping jacks etc. In order to make this training harder the intensity and duration should be made longer, to make it easier it should be shorter time and lower intensity. 

A sport that would benefit from improving its muscular endurance by performing circuit training is a footballer due to as being able to focus on certain muslces within the body. Not only this but they are also able to train for longer and play in games without becoming tired. 

Advantages - 

• You are able to train alone without needing to use equipment such as weights and machines. 
• More muscles can be focused. 

Disadvantages - 

• If the exercises are not performed correctly, the participant is able to injure themselves, not only this but due to not using the technique the body will not benefit.