Long-term effects of exercise

Identify changes in body shape resulting from long-term exercise.
Describe improvements in specific components of fitness, including building muscle strength, muscular endurance, speed, and suppleness.
Describe improvements in cardiovascular endurance and stamina.
Explain physiological changes such as cardiac hypertrophy (increase in heart size) and bradycardia (lower resting heart rate).
Understand the various components of fitness to fully grasp these long-term physiological adaptations.

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