What is the primary goal of strength classes?

The primary goal of strength classes is to increase muscular strength or endurance. Strength training is designed to enhance the capabilities of the muscles, whether through lifting weights, using resistance bands, or engaging in bodyweight exercises. By focusing on resistance and overload principles, these classes aim to challenge the muscles, leading to adaptations such as hypertrophy (muscle growth) and improved endurance over time.

In a strength class, participants often engage in a variety of exercises targeting specific muscle groups, which helps in building overall strength and achieving better performance in daily activities and other physical pursuits. The emphasis is on progressively increasing the resistance or load to stimulate muscle adaptation.

While increasing flexibility and mobility, improving cardiovascular endurance, and facilitating weight loss can also be beneficial outcomes of physical activity, they are not the primary focus of strength classes. Instead, these elements may be integrated into a well-rounded fitness program but do not define the core objective of strength training sessions.