stamina
Ability to persist
Stamina is the capacity to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.
Athletes build stamina through training; difficult tasks require stamina to complete.
The word implies endurance over time rather than burst strength: She had the stamina to run marathons, The job interview tested my stamina.
Sustained effort capacity
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- triathlonThree-event endurance contest
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
fitness · runner · cyclist · swimming · jogging · exercise · workout · conditioning
Continuing despite difficulty
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
fortitude · willpower · focus · discipline · resolve · steadfastness · patience · concentration
Active physical strength
- healthCondition of body, mind
- wellnessOverall state of health
- robustnessResistance to failure
- hardinessAbility to endure adversity
constitution · strength · resilience · vitality · heartiness · soundness · fitness · durability
Energy source material
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
glycogen · ATP · caffeine · hydration · electrolytes · nutrition · supplements · recharge
endurance
Sustained effort capacity
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- triathlonThree-event endurance contest
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
cardiovascular · fitness · runner · cyclist · swimming · jogging · exercise · workout · conditioning · athlete
persistence
Continuing despite difficulty
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
grit · fortitude · willpower · focus · discipline · resolve · steadfastness · patience · concentration · motivation
vigor
Active physical strength
- healthCondition of body, mind
- wellnessOverall state of health
- robustnessResistance to failure
hardiness · constitution · strength · resilience · vitality · heartiness · soundness · fitness · durability · longevity
fuel
Energy source material
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
carbohydrates · glycogen · ATP · caffeine · hydration · electrolytes · nutrition · supplements · recharge · fatigue
- athleticismspeed, agility, strength, endurance, quickness
- enduranceendure, perseverance, persistence, staying power, tenacity
- exertioneffort, straining, strain, heaving, labor
- fitness goalsweight loss, muscle gain, toning, strength, endurance
- fortitudefortitude, mental fortitude, grit, resolve, tenacity
- motivationmotivation, drive, motivate, inspire, encouragement
staminaexhaustion
State of utter depletion
weakness · frailty · fatigue · lethargy · feebleness
staminashort burst
Brief intense occurrence
flash in the pan · sprint · explosive power · unsustainability
- mental staminaCapacity for prolonged concentration
- stamina barVisual endurance tracker
- low staminaLimited capacity for exertion
- stamina potionRestorative for physical exhaustion
- stamina testAssessment of staying power