the physical or mental strength that enables you to do something difficult for long periods of timeIt takes a lot of stamina to run a marathon.exercises aimed at increasing staminaWordfinderfitdiet,exercise,fit,gym,health spa,nutrition,personal trainer,sport,stamina,workoutCollocationsDiet and exerciseWeightput on/gain/lose weight/a few kilos/a few poundswatch/control/struggle with your weightbe/become seriously overweight/underweightbe/become clinically/morbidly obeseachieve/facilitate/promote/stimulate weight lossslim down to 70 kilos/(British English) 11 stone/(especially North American English) 160 poundscombat/prevent/tackle/treat obesitydevelop/have/suffer from/struggle with/recover from anorexia/bulimia/an eating disorderbe on/go on/follow a crash/strict diethave/suffer from a negative/poor body imagehave/develop a positive/healthy body imageHealthy eatingeat a balanced diet/healthily/sensiblyget/provide/receive adequate/proper nutritioncontain/get/provide essential nutrients/vitamins/mineralsbe high/low in calories/fat/fibre/(especially US English) fiber/protein/vitamin D/Omega-3 fatty acidscontain (no)/use/be full of/be free from additives/chemical preservatives/artificial sweetenersavoid/cut down on/cut out alcohol/caffeine/fatty foodsstop/give up/(especially North American English)quit smokingExercise (British English)take regular exercisedo moderate/strenuous/vigorous exerciseplay football/hockey/tennisgo cycling/jogging/runninggo to/visit/(especially North American English)hit/work out at the gymstrengthen/tone/train your stomach musclescontract/relax/stretch/use/work your lower-body muscles build (up)/gain muscleimprove/increase your stamina/energy levels/physical fitnessburn/consume/expend caloriesStaying healthybe/get/keep/stay healthy/in shape/(especially British English) fit lower your cholesterol/blood pressureboost/stimulate/strengthen your immune systemprevent/reduce the risk of heart disease/high blood pressure/diabetes/osteoporosisreduce/relieve/manage/combat stress enhance/promote relaxation/physical and mental well-beingOxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectivegreat,mental,physical,…verb + staminahave,lack,need,…phrasesreserves of stamina,strength and stamina,a test of stamina,…Seefull entrySee related entries:ExerciseWord Originlate 17th cent. (in the sense ‘rudiments, essential elements of something’): from Latin, plural of stamen in the sense ‘threads spun by the Fates’.Extra examplesEmma Walton had to call on all her reserves of stamina to win the 10 000 metres.Final exams at college can be as much a test of stamina as of knowledge.He is working to improve his strength and stamina.She didn’t the stamina to complete the course.Waley had to call on all her reserves of stamina to win the marathon.These exercises are aimed at increasing stamina.
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