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Why does weight training improve muscular strength more than cardiorespiratory fitness?

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Weight training is a targeted exercise program that generally focuses on muscle building exercises, which leads to greater muscle strength. Cardiorespiratory exercises are typically sustained activities that improve, among others, one's heart and lung functions.

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Weight training provides a stress to the muscles, causing them to adapt and get stronger, while cardio respiratory fitness focuses more heavily on heart/ lung strength.
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