endurance Definition
en·dur·ance (en do̵or′əns, -dyo̵or′-; -in-)
noun
- the act of enduring
- the power of enduring; specif.,
- ability to last, continue, or remain
- ability to stand pain, distress, fatigue, etc.; fortitude
- duration
- Rare that which is endured; hardship
endurance Synonyms
endurance
n.
An enduring state
persistence, duration, continuance; see continuation 1.The power of enduring
fortitude, perseverance, stamina, staying power, sufferance, submission, forbearance, long-suffering, capacity to endure, resignation, patience, tolerance, persistence, tenacity, diligence, tirelessness, indefatigability, strength, toughness, durability, longevity, lastingness, coolness, courage, restraint, resistance, will, backbone, pluck, mettle, guts*, spunk*, grit*, stick-to-itiveness*; see also patience 1.Antonyms
weakness*, feebleness*, infirmity. * The suffering of troubles
undergoing, bearing, suffering, continuing, holding up, withstanding, enduring, standing. See syn. study at patience.patience.
endurance Usage Examples
Converse of object
- decrease: The symptoms of peripheral fatigue are decreased muscular endurance and muscle fatigability.
- improve: Low GI foods eaten before prolonged exercise may improve endurance, whereas high GI foods lead to faster muscle glycogen replenishment after exercise.
- enhance: It will enhance the capability to predict and enhance the endurance of components and machinery.
Adjective modifier
- muscular: Types of strength There are three types: Muscular endurance.
- aerobic: However, aerobic endurance is not just acquired by steady running.
- anaerobic: Between 12 and 14 years an increase in aerobic and anaerobic endurance and speed can be added.
- cardiovascular: The objective of the exercise program for Class I muscles or limbs is to increase muscle strength and cardiovascular endurance.
- physical: Laverty also needed to work hard on increasing his physical endurance.
- human: This series boasts more amazing tales of human endurance than you'll witness in a lifetime.
Modifies a noun
- athlete: The muscles of well trained endurance athletes will " burn " fats to supply up to 70 % of their fuel needs.
- runner: Even the endurance runners expressed an improved feeling of ' strength ' .
- racer: It was a street bike based on Honda's successful RVF superbike and endurance racer.
- riding: Ideally would be happy to hack daily with a view to endurance riding.
- racing: The day can consist of sprint or endurance racing or a mixture of both.
- workout: Therefore, you need to be extremely vigilant with your recoveries on days when you complete both a strength and a quality endurance workout.
Noun used with modifier
- sportscar: Herbert, 38, shares a privateer Audi R8 in the 1,000-mile sportscar endurance race with fellow former Grand Prix driver Stefan Johansson.
- strength: Strength endurance has not been found to have the same effect on performance on well trained elite athletes.
- muscle: But each low-pressure correct repetition will contribute to increasing their muscle endurance.
- speed: Quick explosive bounds over distances of 30 to 60 meters are very beneficial toward speed endurance training.
- hour: In 1962 success was achieved again at the 24 hours endurance race at Le Mans.

