
Strength training
Overview
This strength training guide explains the benefits of building muscle strength including maintaining joint range of motion, strengthening bones and connective tissues for faster injury recovery, and improving daily activity performance. It defines strength training as physical exercise that builds strength, increases muscle mass, and burns calories. The resource provides general development guidelines emphasizing full-body involvement, exercising larger muscles first, progressive load increases, and activity-specific movements. It features a ten-exercise circuit training program with 30-second intervals and one-minute rest periods, targeting various muscle groups through exercises like calf raises, bicep curls, and hip extensions.
This article was published by Tan Tock Seng Hospital and updated in 2026.

