How to Get the Endurance of an Olympic Wrestler

While an Olympic wrestler may know all the right moves, it's the wrestler who can last the longest in the competition that will win the gold in the end. Too many athletes place more emphasis on strength and technique than they do on endurance, which is the key to being a world-class contender in any sport. Try a few of these tips to get the endurance of an Olympic wrestler.

Instructions

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      Get involved in an aerobic activity that will force your heart to pump up and become stronger. Aerobic exercise makes all your body's systems work harder to maintain the blood flow and activity. Join a rigorous aerobics class that meets for at least an hour three times a week or run regularly.

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      Do some anaerobic activity a couple times a week. Anaerobic activity forces your body to rely on stored fuel because your oxygen intake is not enough to sustain the activity. Lifting heavy weights in rapid succession can send the body into an anaerobic condition, or run up stairs when you feel like you are ready to drop.

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      Include some speed training to increase your endurance and the body's ability to run on stored lactic acid. Running, swimming and cycling are great sports that wrestlers can add to their routine to build endurance.

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      Develop strength and power endurance through cross training with weights and repetitive motion activities such as rowing. Row as fast as you can, take short one-minute rests, then resume the fast pace you had going. Keep this activity up for 30 minutes with the rest intervals to build up your power endurance.