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The long-term effects of exercise on the muscular system
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Tendon
strength
Lactic acid tolerance
Hypertrophy
Effects
Muscle strength
Myoglobin stores
Glycogen and fat stores

2. The long-term effects of exercise on the muscular system
Tendon strength
Tendons, like muscles, adapt to the mechanical loading of regular exercise and become stronger.
Tendon strength
Lactic acid tolerance
Hypertrophy
Effects
Muscle strength
Myoglobin stores
Glycogen and fat stores

3. Hypertrophy The long-term effects of exercise on the muscular system
The muscle size and strength increases due to an increase in the volume of the contractile proteins within the muscle cells. This allows for a more forceful contraction.
Tendon strength
Lactic acid tolerance
Hypertrophy
Effects
Muscle strength
Myoglobin stores
Glycogen and fat stores

4. The long-term effects of exercise on the muscular system
Myoglobin stores
The amount of myoglobin within skeletal muscle increases, which allows more oxygen to be stored within the muscle, and transported to the mitochondria (the cells power house). The numbers of mitochondria also increase through exercise resulting in an increased rate of energy production.
Tendon strength
Lactic acid tolerance
Hypertrophy
Effects
Muscle strength
Myoglobin stores
Glycogen and fat stores

5. Glycogen and fat stores
The long-term effects of exercise on the muscular system
Glycogen and fat stores
Exercise can increase the muscles ability to store glycogen and fat and therefore the amount of potential energy available.
Tendon strength
Lactic acid tolerance
Hypertrophy
Effects
Muscle strength
Myoglobin stores
Glycogen and fat stores

6. The long-term effects of exercise on the muscular system
Muscle strength
Muscle strength increases due to an increase in the volume of the contractile proteins within the muscle cells. This allows for a more forceful contraction .
Tendon strength
Lactic acid tolerance
Hypertrophy
Effects
Muscle strength
Myoglobin stores
Glycogen and fat stores

7. The long-term effects of exercise on the muscular system
Lactic acid tolerance
Anaerobic training increases the muscles tolerance to lactic acid. Aerobic training extends the capillary network, improving the oxygen supply to the muscles. This results in the muscles being able to work for a longer duration and at a higher intensity without fatiguing.
Tendon strength
Lactic acid tolerance
Hypertrophy
Effects
Muscle strength
Myoglobin stores
Glycogen and fat stores