Improving our Stamina (endurance)

Types of stamina

When we are exercising hard, our body needs more oxygen than usual. This extra amount of oxygen will depend on the intensity and the length of time we are exercising.

We know that our stamina is our body's capacity to respond to strenuous activities. Depending on the amount of oxygen it needs, our body reacts with two different kinds of stamina:

- Aerobic stamina: When we are exercising normally and our body can give us all the oxygen our muscles need to move about.

- Anaerobic stamina: When we have to make an extra effort and our body cannot send all the oxygen that our muscles need fast enough. 

We owe our body oxygen

When we force our body too long, we use too much energy and don´t have enough energy to replace it. This make our heart beat faster and we get breathless. Sometimes, we carry on exercising and use the energy our body has stored. Sometimes, we carry on exercising and use the energy our body has stored. This means that we owe our body oxygen and it takes time to recuperate what we have last. If you want to improve your stamina, play with a skipping rope.