Endurance or stamina is basically the ability to exert oneself physically for long periods of time. A very popular result many want from their training is more endurance. However, to get more endurance you must train for more endurance. You can’t train at a lower heart rate and expect to perform better during a higher heart rate event. You train the same way to get more endurance no matter what sport you are wanting the improved endurance.

Running and/or jogging still proves to be the most effective form of training to gain more endurance. When you first start to use running as part of your training to gain endurance you want to start off light. Start jogging for about 20 minutes a day, and then gradually increase the amount of time you are running daily. If running is too hard on your body, you may want to start walking for longer periods of time. Running can be stressful to your knees and it is assumed not everyone can use running as a main method of training for endurance. Riding a bike is much less stressful on the body and can also achieve great endurance results.

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