cardiovascular endurance

Sustained aerobic capacity

Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to sustain physical activity over extended periods.

It measures how efficiently the body delivers oxygen to working muscles during exercise like running, swimming, or cycling.

Also called cardiorespiratory endurance or aerobic fitness: She built up her cardiovascular endurance by jogging three miles every morning.

Opposites
aerobic capacity

cardiovascular endurancebreathlessness

Difficulty drawing air

low stamina · deconditioning · fatigue

fitness component type

cardiovascular enduranceexplosive power

Destructive force of detonation

flexibility · balance · agility · coordination · sprint speed

physical state

cardiovascular enduranceout of shape

Lacking physical conditioning

frailty · lethargy · inactivity

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