Questions tagged [sports]
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What are the effects of quadrobics on your body?
Recently I've learned of a new trend called quadrobics, which refers to a sport where you run and jump on all fours like an animal. It seems to be especially popular among kids. Since we're bipedal ...
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How are body weight measurements taken for competitive purposes regulated/normalised? [closed]
I suppose in some contexts it may be beneficial to fall into a lighter bracket so one is sparring with lighter contenders. Then in other contexts it must be more beneficial to weigh in more heavily, ...
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What can I do that doesn't involve arms?
I have a tricep injury and it's gonna be a long time until it's better.
So I'm trying to think of anything fitness related I can still do, so that I dont go crazy.
I've put together a gym routine that ...
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Playing racquet sports with none-dominant hand?
Is this do-able / safe?
I used to play some squash when I was younger (about 20 years ago) but have recently decided I want to start playing tennis with some friends.
Thing is, my right arm is injured ...
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What are downsides of stop doing physical activities?
What if you completely stop doing sports? Including walks or any other physical activity besides necessary as going to work/store/etc. Is there any medical researches on how it will affect your health,...
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Stubbed toe last year still not healed [closed]
While playing football last year(around july/aug) I stubbed my toe against the ground(barefoot). And after a month I got tackled on the same toe(was wearing boots this time). I didn't play much after ...
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What is a upper limit for physical activity?
Both the World Health Organization and the UK National Health Service provide guidelines for physical activity, more specifically a lower limit for moderate and vigorous activity.
However, I could not ...
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which foot is forward on skatebaord [closed]
I'm a little bit confused which foot should be forward and which is back.
For example from How to Determine If You Are Regular or Goofy Footed:
Skateboarders typically use their dominant foot as the ...
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What is a great way to condition for a high school basketball player?
I've heard so many different methodologies in training for basketball, but I'm not sure which is best. I've heard programs such as:
running 3 miles
Running Cooper Test (longest distance ran in 12 ...
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Is there a standard indicator for heart rate vs. running speed?
It is common knowledge that the better shape a person is in - the lower their heart rate is at rest, and, I think, the lower their heart rate is for a given speed when running.
I would like to know:
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What sports / hobbies would strengthen the lower traps?
I've had a number of physio appointments for my winging scapular, and have mostly been given exercises for my lower traps and serratus anterior. I've now been told I'm okay to self-manage.
The ...
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Bulking up in maintainance calories
As an intermediate individual in fitness with decent bit of muscle definition and body fat, I was hoping to bulk up. However, I fear that with with a surplus I might end up gaining unnecessary fat ...
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Fastest form of "consistency" when running
When running, especially in areas of varying inclines, is it faster to keep a consistent pace or consistent effort? In other words, should a runner put more effort into up-hills or slow down to ...
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Getting sub 20min 5k
I am a 75kg/165lbs 179cm/5'10ft 24 year old male that has been running on and off the past couple of years.
Recently I have made it a goal to do a sub 20 min 5k as my title suggests, but I am blank ...
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Is speed muscular or technical?
Is a training a muscle to be stronger result in the muscle contracting faster thus making one's limb movements faster?
Or is speed entirely defined by structure and techniques like limb length, ...
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