How to Build Stamina for Pro Cheerleading Auditions (And Beyond)

One of the most crucial aspects of being a professional cheerleader is stamina. As a future pro cheerleader, you must have the stamina of a marathon runner. I have judged at more cheerleading auditions than I can count, and believe me when I say that the lack of stamina is a common reason why a candidate doesn’t make the team.

Today’s topic is going to be about stamina. What is stamina and why is it important? What are some ways to build stamina for the upcoming auditions and if you make the team? Read this guide.

What is stamina? Why is stamina important in professional cheerleading?

Stamina is your ability to engage in physical activity for an extended period of time and still give your best performance. When you have high stamina, you’re less likely to feel fatigued.

If you carefully follow the professional lives of pro cheerleaders, you would realize that they attend evening rehearsals several times a week and participate in long game days and various appearances. Increasing your stamina helps you be more energetic so that you can cope better with the demands of professional cheerleading.

Everything becomes effortless.

5 ways to improve your stamina each day

In this section, you’ll find actional pieces of advice that you should add to your personal fitness and health program.

1. Run on an incline.

Running uphill allows you to utilize more energy. If you’re using a treadmill or an elliptical, increase the incline or resistance. This workout technique is challenging but as you repeat it, your legs become stronger and your muscles are able to efficiently utilize oxygen.

2. Just be more active!

The most practical piece of advice to increase your stamina is to get more physical activity. If you haven’t yet, start leading an active lifestyle. Even if you’re busy, there are many ways for you to add more movement into your day. For example, at work, take the stairs instead of the elevator. Join group fitness classes!

3. Reduce rest time between sets and exercises.

To build stamina, your body needs to get used to resting for 30 seconds or less between workouts. Shorter resting periods are most applicable to workouts for smaller muscle groups like your biceps and triceps.

4. Include speed workouts in your regimen.

Speed workouts or speedwork refer to exercises that require you to move as fast and as powerfully as you can. Examples of speed workouts include Fartlek, High Knees, and Standing Broad Jump. Don’t overwhelm yourself with speedwork by doing it daily. Start with one to two sessions a week.

5. Eat foods that boost your stamina.

I love stamina-boosting foods such as kale, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, almonds, and lean meat. Exercise isn’t the only way to improve your performance. Combine it with the right foods, and you’ll feel a tremendous increase in your energy.

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