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Benefits of Long Duration Efforts for the Body and Mind
Long duration efforts of 12 minutes or more is a great way to increase the energy-producing elements of cells and build capillary systems and mitochondria that relates to mental performance. Unlike muscular endurance, long duration efforts are about building the energy utilization systems in muscles.
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Long-duration exercise of about 12 minutes or more helps in building the capillary systems and the mitochondria, the energy utilization systems within the muscle cells.
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Summary
Long-duration exercise of about 12 minutes or more helps in building the capillary systems and the mitochondria, the energy utilization systems within the muscle cells.