Questions tagged [stamina]
The stamina tag has no usage guidance.
50 questions
2
votes
1
answer
99
views
Ideal distance for a begginer at running?
I'm pretty fit, but I train for strength, not stamina. I'm and intermediate-advanced lifter, I've been training for years and I can bench 115kg but I can struggle to hit 30 pushups because my ...
- 1,190
1
vote
1
answer
921
views
How does Cocaine affect physical performance?
I would think it would subjectively seem to enhance performance, but would like to see the objective fact of how it affects things like strength and intelligence as being both positive or negative.
Is ...
5
votes
2
answers
183
views
Stamina Decreasing for Some Exercises But Increasing for Others
I've just started working out at a gym for pretty much the first time ever. I've always been really skinny - as in low body fat - but used to have decent muscle mass due to working a very physically ...
- 51
5
votes
1
answer
240
views
Can I improve running stamina by increasing intensity rather than duration?
I want to increase my stamina when running, I know that the standard way to do so, is to increase the duration of the workout session, for example a runner may start by running for 30 minutes straight ...
- 320
0
votes
2
answers
312
views
How was Michael Jordan able to average 40+ minutes per game with all of his fast twitch muscles? [closed]
We know that MJ had a high fast to slow twitch muscle ratio due to his explosive athleticism. If so, we would expect him to tire out fast. But that is not the case. He averaged over 40 minutes per ...
0
votes
2
answers
314
views
How come LeBron James have more stamina than an average person?
It is obvious that LeBron James have a much higher percentage of fast twitch muscles compared to an average person. This means that an average person has a higher percentage of slow twitch muscles. ...
-2
votes
1
answer
84
views
All else equal, would a stronger person have more stamina than weaker person?
Suppose that a weaker person would push against a brick wall at maximum effort until he literally has no energy to move. It would take time X for this to happen.
A stronger person then push against a ...
1
vote
2
answers
96
views
Does Performing Easier Exercise Reduce Endurance?
Recently, I was injured. Before injury, I would do HIIT workouts that push my body to the limit. I do it regularly (4 or 5 times a week).
During injury, I could only do running (around 1km everyday). ...
- 11
0
votes
1
answer
125
views
Low stamina HIIT training
For weight loss, I'm trying HIIT. But the problem is I have very low stamina.
I can't keep up with most of the exercises for more than a few minutes. I have a desk job and I don't get much time to ...
4
votes
2
answers
156
views
How to prepare for long distance walking for physical fitness test?
A job interview requires the male candidates to walk 26 kilometres within 4 hours as a test of Physical fitness.
Quoted below is an excerpt from the guidelines:
The First Phase Test for Forester-I ...
user33276
1
vote
0
answers
54
views
how can i improve my stamina? [duplicate]
I tried to "run" and i used the land-posts as a short goal but even that short distance gave me a hard time.
I really need an idea or advice of how i can properly improve my stamina (safely). Right ...
- 31
2
votes
2
answers
154
views
I feel heavy when I run and is lacking lower body strength need help
Every time I run in P.E. (Physical Education) it seems I'm last of many. When it comes to speed I struggle but for long distance runs I'm able to last longer than most people. Specifically: the impact ...
- 31
24
votes
7
answers
16k
views
I run daily 5kms but I cant seem to improve stamina when playing soccer
I have run about 200 km in the last 3 months. However, when I play football at night I seem to become tired fast and I start walking and feel kind of lazy to run fast. Meanwhile, many slim players are ...
- 343
7
votes
1
answer
996
views
Sudden burst of energy
So a back story first; yesterday I played some badminton games with my friends, and I kind of pushed myself a bit harder than usual.
Usually I'll get out of breath after 2-3 sets of a game (I'm easy ...
2
votes
1
answer
611
views
Is there a maximum amount of stamina you can have?
To give some context, I am a dancer. I need to be able to perform at dance competitions where our sets are at least 7-8 minutes. As of now, I can only dance up to 5 minutes, but my form breaks a ...
- 123
4
votes
1
answer
235
views
Improve Stamina with Breathing Training
As a child I had chronic bronchitis.
Today, as an adult, despite excessively doing running and Judo for several years, I feel that I haven't reached my stamina maximum by far.
During my last pulmonary ...
- 141
0
votes
1
answer
97
views
Can riding a bicycle increase stamina? [closed]
As in our daily busy life we have to do some exercise to make our self fit and fine .Me as a student and also a working women surely needs a lot of exercise. I'm found of riding bicycle but it tired ...
1
vote
3
answers
342
views
Functional weekly workout routine
I want to to find or create a weekly workout routine.
I'm not interested to become muscular.
I don't want to spend money (for example gym or equipment).
I don't like running only workouts.
I want to ...
- 113
32
votes
11
answers
16k
views
Why does one person have lots of stamina and another doesn't?
I'm a bit of a couch potato with a sedentary job, who normally gets out of breath walking up a few flights of stairs. I recently walked up Snowdon in North Wales (10 mile round trip, 1100m summit, ...
- 421
2
votes
5
answers
234
views
Building endurance after long term injury
Several years ago I injured my lumbar spine at the gym. As a result of that injury I have been unable to do, well, anything for about 3.5 years now. Needless to say, any sort of physical fitness I had ...
- 123
2
votes
1
answer
127
views
What sort of progress should I be expecting with burpee sets?
So, between 40 and 50 years old, mountain biker weighing about 90kg. No problems doing 100km on an MTB on or off terrain in reasonably quick time frames.
Recently (couple of weeks ago) started doing ...
- 157
2
votes
1
answer
117
views
run out of stamina during workout [closed]
I just started going to gym (3 times). This morning at 7AM, I attended the class Move it; it is a 30 minutes work out session. Within 10 minutes, I have lost all my energy and almost throw up so I ...
- 121
2
votes
2
answers
132
views
Using a speed rope?
So I found a speed rope, those really light jump ropes in my garage, and I need to exercise, so I took it in my house. I went on YouTube, but it seemed there were only tutorials using a heavy rope and ...
- 23
3
votes
1
answer
71
views
Need Workout advice for home training on Cardio and stamina. I'm Training for Ice hockey
I've played hockey for 9 years. But, because of my accident, I stopped playing for 3 1/2 years due to injuries. I got cleared on Monday after having surgery on my ACL and meniscus. And yesterday, (Wed)...
- 31
0
votes
2
answers
107
views
How to keep stamina for intense long duration workouts
I am a hard core gymer. I work out 2hrs a day at a single stretch. However I am unable to keep the intensity of the workouts halfway. I mean not being able to maintain the vigour and stamina with ...
0
votes
2
answers
140
views
Can Cardio/strength training improve "stamina" for long study periods?
Not being a native speaker, I am not sure whether the word "stamina" is proper. I hope you understand what I mean.
My goal is to improve the stamina for study. I want to be spending more time on ...
- 101
4
votes
2
answers
224
views
How to practice and improve my time for a 5k run?
I am a beginner looking for advice on how to practice for a 5k run.
For some background, I finished my last 5k in 35 minutes because I ran out of breath easily. I played basketball (for fun) and ...
- 155
0
votes
1
answer
142
views
How to finish Half Maraton in under 2 hour? I have 4 months to prepare [duplicate]
I run a half marathon in January 2016, completed this in 2 hour 40 mins. After that I got little lazy and didn't spend much time in training. Sometimes I go for running around 8 KM, around 2-3 days a ...
- 101
5
votes
1
answer
334
views
How often and how long should yoga be practiced for optimal health benefit?
Yoga is a very varied way of exercise -- e.g., doing Surya Namaskar many times will of course improve one's stamina; most of the yoga asanas will build both strength and flexibility; some will help to ...
- 151
1
vote
1
answer
200
views
How can I get used to running above my lactate threshold and get better at middle distance running?
I'm a long distance runner and I mostly compete in road races 6 miles to 13 miles but I want to get much better at middle distance races and racing in the 2-5 mile range. I've been trying to train for ...
- 13
1
vote
2
answers
188
views
Sprinter but now want to take part in marathon
I was a sprinter who used to run 100, 200 metres races, but now I'm training myself to improve my stamina and run long distance races.
I run on a treadmill 1 km everyday. Will a treadmill help me ...
- 183
6
votes
1
answer
157
views
What is the physiological mechanism of 'gaining stamina' for a particular exercise
A recent question centered on the fact that higher and higher rep counts for an exercise (e.g. pushups) stop building strength, but 'build stamina.' Do they in fact build any sort of muscle-specific ...
- 163
3
votes
2
answers
220
views
Does it affect one's stamina to take a long break from gym?
I had joined gym about two and a half years ago (when I was 18) where I used to workout on my arms, shoulders, chest and back. As a result of tough days with my studies, I had to discontinue my ...
- 131
6
votes
5
answers
361
views
How to reduce fatigue at the gym
I used to go to the gym 2-3 years ago. But now I rarely go, because after a break I can't really do any cardio: after 7-15 minutes at a treadmill I get really tired. I usually go 10-14kmph and going ...
- 163
4
votes
3
answers
182
views
What is a low-impact exercise routine that slowly progresses towards more normal exercises?
I'm out of shape. I'm the kind of person who usually spends almost 10 to 16h a day in front of the computer nowadays but in the past I at least experienced or practiced about 10 different martial arts ...
- 43
1
vote
2
answers
135
views
Learning about fitness for skiing
I hope this question doesn't feel like a get-rich-quick scheme for fitness.
I am struggling to get/stay fit for skiing. (Leisure).
I have not been able to find any coaches which focus on fitness for ...
- 161
4
votes
1
answer
119
views
Training exercises for a change in climate
After three months I will be moving to a new country, and according to travel tips the period of adjustment may take as long as six months especially if I am used to a humid climate, and that I might ...
- 43
5
votes
5
answers
2k
views
Why is it hard to cycle when its cold outside?
I bike quite a lot (getting to work "15km one way" and general getting around) and been biking for past 12+ years, I also believe I have a relatively good sum of stamina. Unfortunately I would not be ...
10
votes
3
answers
2k
views
Starting morning routine for unfit person
I'm not fit. I'm in my early 30s. I struggle to do 10 push-ups, crunches/sit-ups hurt my back, and I can't jog more than 5 minutes without feeling exhausted. I'm not too fat, just crossing the '...
- 235
3
votes
4
answers
6k
views
Push-ups for stamina development?
Can push-ups be used to develop stamina? For instance, could a trainee use them like running for the lower body, like doing push-ups for an hour without rest?
The physical workers that work all day ...
- 1,139
5
votes
2
answers
1k
views
How can I change my diet and exercise routine to look like Daniel Craig?
I started going to the gym around June/July, and so far not doing too badly.
I'm 5'7" and currently weigh 12 and a half stone (175 lbs). Not too fat or not too skinny.
Here is my current workout:
...
- 151
3
votes
2
answers
318
views
Training for the 40 yard dash
I'm trying to do some fairly simple training to get more in shape for a local informal football league, and from what I have read, the 40 yard dash is a good routine to practice to help improve both ...
- 1,383
6
votes
3
answers
4k
views
Marathon - How to train for a marathon in 12 weeks?
I will be participating in a marathon in next 12 weeks. I want to know how can I improve my stamina so that I can run for longer distances.
Also, I want to know what diet plans should I follow in ...
- 203
2
votes
2
answers
5k
views
Why doesn't my stamina seem to improve?
I am a Tennis player. 23 M USTA 4.0. I am pretty much well in shape (height:6'00" weight:170 pounds).
I want to improve my stamina. I run 3 miles(at speed about 9 minutes/mile) thrice a week. I can ...
- 123
5
votes
3
answers
2k
views
How can I improve walking stamina without walking?
I'm signed up for a 26 mile sponsored walk in September 2012. I enjoy walking but don't have experience of walking for longer distances.
I am planning on taking progressively longer walks. Is there ...
- 153
2
votes
7
answers
37k
views
How do I increase my stamina for dancing?
I am a computer nerd. I spent every waking moment of my life sitting perfectly motionless in front of a computer screen. (Hell, I'm doing it right now!)
...except that once a week I spend an hour ...
2
votes
1
answer
855
views
What are the exercises that increases Stamina and Endurance of the body?
I am curious to know what kind or what forms of exercises increases stamina.Is it Running,Body building,swimming or else?
- 397
2
votes
1
answer
254
views
What would be the most time efficient exercise regime and pre-game energy intake in order to increase stamina for soccer?
I mainly play on small courts, so there's a lot of short sprinting, changing direction rapidly etc. So while my first thought to build up stamina is simply to run long distance, I'm wondering if there ...
- 195
4
votes
4
answers
11k
views
Running wearing a jumper vs. running without
Does running with a jumper (i.e. causing yourself to sweat more during a workout) increase the effect of a workout?
If the answer is no, then what does running in a jumper do? I've read it doesn't ...
- 155
4
votes
1
answer
209
views
What are the traits of different types of workouts?
To my limited knowledge - you must train differently depending on what you want to achieve. E.g. to lose weight one should do small weight lifting with lots of repetitions (also - according to my ...
- 595