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Stamina vs. ## Defining Stamina
The three types of stamina are physical, mental, and sexual.
For example, a game of football requires physical staminashort bursts of maximal effort with rest breaks in between.
However, running a marathon26.2 miles at submaximal effortrequires physical endurance.

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Mental Stamina
Mental stamina is sometimes referred to as mental toughness or strength.
Physical and mental stamina both play an important role in sexual stamina.
Effects of Low Stamina
Low stamina can negatively impact a person’s overall quality of life.
Sports such as football and tennis require physical stamina.
Building Mental Stamina
you’re able to build mental stamina in several different ways.
The best way to help build your sexual stamina is to determine the underlying cause of your issues.
However, general lifestyle habits can help improve sexual stamina.
These can include:
Talk to your healthcare provider if you have low sexual stamina.
There could be a not-so-obvious underlying medical cause, such as a side effect of medication.
Stamina affects many aspects of life, including physical and mental challenges and sexual performance.
Low stamina is associated with fatigue, depression, increased stress levels, and decreased sex drive.
High stamina can improve athletic performance, increase attention span, and improve overall quality of life.
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