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Ways To Improve Stamina

Stamina is the ability based on your strength and energy that allow you to sustain physical or mental effort for a long period of time.

Introduction

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High stamina reduces fatigue and exhaustion and also helps you deal with your daily activities at a higher level while using less energy.

Importance

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There are artificial supplements and steroids one can use to increase stamina but what are the healthier natural ways to increase stamina? Let's find out.

Boost your stamina

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Consistent exercise is a sure shot way of developing and increasing your stamina. Cardio and strength-building exercises can help boost stamina.

Exercise

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To give your body a steady supply of energy, eat smaller, frequent and healthy meals. Snack on fruits, raw veggies, nuts and seeds.

Balanced diet

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Studies have found that listening to music can increase your cardiac efficiency by lowering heart rate when exercising.

Music

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Yoga and meditation help increase strength and stamina. Some poses that help do that include Child's Pose, Trikonasana, Vrikshasana, etc.

Yoga

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Sometimes exhaustion or lack of stamina could simply be due to lack of hydration. Therefore, it is important that you increase the intake of fluids

Stay hydrated

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Our body needs rest to rewind and needs at least 7-8 hours of sleep daily in order to improve mental and physical performance.

Rest and recover

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For a one-off way to improve stamina, consuming a bit of caffeine before workout might help as caffeine acts as a pre-workout supplement

Caffeine

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Caffeine increases energy, mood and physical capacity but it is important to be mindful here to not become reliant on caffeine.

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Ashwagandha is one such herb that is used for overall health and vitality. Studies have found it to boost energy levels and overall quality of life.

Natural supplement

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