Benefit 8: Exercise Strengthens Muscle and Bone and Supports Your

Building or maintaining muscle mass and strength are the main objectives of anaerobic exercise. Properly working a muscle by pushing it to do more work than it’s accustomed to produces microscopic tears in the muscle fibers. These micro-tears cause soreness the day after a strength-building workout and signals your body to repair itself and get stronger.

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