Building Muscle Endurance with Intermountain Health Sports Medicine

July 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM EDT

Intermountain Park City Hospital exercise therapist Alora Bonner gives suggestions to build muscle endurance for people to better enjoy the outdoors this season.

(PRUnderground) July 25th, 2025

Endurance is often thought of as the ability to breathe easier and go long distances during a workout, but muscle endurance is an important part of staying in shape. Intermountain Park City Hospital exercise therapist Alora Bonner says focusing on muscle endurance can help you enjoy the outdoors this season.

“I know in the summer the clock is tick,” said Bonner. “We want to get out and do fun activities, but we might be lacking in her muscle dirt endurance. Here are some routines that can help build muscle endurance and resilience.”

1) Band Routine:

Place a resistance band in a doorway or loop around a solid stricture and give tension in both hands.
Stand facing forward and then slowly start to pull back and slightly turn your hips while other hand stays in place.
The key to endurance is to do higher reps for longer periods of time so set a timer for a minute and then go longer as you get used to it.

2) Carry Exercise:

Using a dumbbell or kettlebell hold it in one hand and begin to walk around.
Carrying the object in your hand will help balance your core and improve your arm strength.
Carry the object around for 30-60 seconds and then switch hands.
Extend the time as it gets easier.

3) Plank:

Get into a push up position and hold.
You can also go to your elbows if it’s easier.
Holding in that position will help build up your core and arm muscles so they can ensure stresses.
Do this for three sets of 30-60 seconds.

As when beginning any new exercise routine, Bonner suggests consulting with an exercise specialist or your personal doctor.

For more suggestions on living the healthiest life possible, please see the Intermountain Health 360 blog.

About Intermountain Health

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