LeBron James says yoga boosts his endurance on the court

Taking yoga classes can do more than speed the journey to relaxation and tranquility. It can also increase vigor and vitality, which is something that LeBron James revealed when he admitted that yoga is a part of his off-season training regimen.

The basketball star, who recently joined the Miami Heat, said that he is able to stay in the game for so long due primarily to an exercise routine that includes yoga, swimming and pilates, according to the city's newspaper, the Herald.

James is second only to the Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng in average minutes spent on the court during the NBA playoffs. Currently, "King James" spends 43.4 minutes on-court, the news source said.

Yoga has helped him build stamina. Individuals who use stretches, deep breathing, tai chi, meditation and other holistic mind-body routines often report that their inner energy has been amplified, even as they find themselves more at ease than ever before.

“Does it work for everybody? I don’t know,” James told the newspaper. “I’m not a guru about how to be in the best condition – don’t let me sit here and tell you that. But it works for me.”

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