Train by physical quality
Every sport builds a mix of physical qualities. Explore each one — what it is, why it matters and which sports develop it — to train with a purpose.
Choose a quality to build
Pick a physical quality to see how it works and the sports that develop it best.
Cardiovascular endurance
The ability to sustain whole-body activity for a long time while your heart, lungs and muscles keep up.
Muscular strength
How much force your muscles can produce in a single effort.
Muscular endurance
The ability of a muscle group to keep working for many repetitions without tiring.
Power
Producing force quickly — strength expressed at speed, as in a jump or a sprint start.
Speed
How quickly you can move your body or a part of it from one point to another.
Agility
Changing direction quickly and under control while staying balanced.
Flexibility
The range of movement available at a joint or group of joints.
Balance
Keeping your body stable and controlled, whether still or moving.
Coordination
Getting your body parts to work together smoothly and accurately, often with what you see.
Core stability
The ability of the muscles around your trunk to keep it stable while your limbs move.
Mobility
Using a joint’s range of movement actively, with control and strength throughout.
Reaction time
How quickly you respond to something you see, hear or feel.
Where to go next
How movement supports body and mind.
Find a sport that builds what you want.
Fuel your training sensibly.
Make training a routine that lasts.
The terms behind the training.
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Find a sport that builds what you want
Whether it's endurance, strength or agility you're after, there's a sport for it. Explore and get started.