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When you are smaller it helps to be more aerodynamic so you can go faster and get less tired.

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Q: Why is a low body weight needed by long distance runners?
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What is the best body shape for a long distance runner?

Generally tall, lean, and low body fat. However, there are many short distance runners out there. short distance runners usually have more fat than long distance runners all runners need to have a lot of muscle and be able to endure long periods of running


Why does a long distance runner drink liquids that contains salt?

After long periods of exercise, the body needs electrolytes (salts) in order to maintain a healthy blood sugar level. Drinks that contain salt are only needed by triathletes and long-distance runners.


What training should you do for long distance runners?

I suggest since I'm long distance try running when your tired so then ur body gets used to running and it wont die out as fast


What kind of sports can a mesomorph do?

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What happens to the weight of the body when it falling freely under the action of gravity?

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Bone density different between swimmers and runners?

Runners will have a higher bone density than swimmers because their whole body weight is always acting on the skeleton for the duration of that activity, but during swimming half of the swimmers weight is not acting on the skeleton for the duration of that activity, signaling the body that it does not have to rebuild the bone as much. Runners: higher bone density Swimmers: lower bone density


Why is the femur located in the thigh?

Because it is the largest bone in our body. It is located in the thighs because most of our body weight is above our thighs, so it is needed to support our weight.


What is needed to calculate an adults body mass index (BMI)?

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When calculating the daily protein needs for marathon runners or competitive weightlifters you should allow for approximately grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.?

1.0 to 1.2


When calculating the daily protein needs for marathon runners or competitive weightlifters you should allow for approximately -----------grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.?

1.0 to 1.2


Why are sprinters more muscle bound than long distance runners?

Because long distance runners burn more calories due the fact that they run for a long time, their body will eventually use their muscle tissue as a energy source. In high intensity sports, human body uses carbohydrates for the 1st 15 minutes as a primary energy source, then it switches to burn fat for 30 minutes, after that it will burn proteins (muscles).


When calculating the daily protein needs for marathon runners or competitive weightlifters you should allow for approximately grams of protein per?

I would say about 1 gram per lb of body weight. But opinion varies. 1.4 to 1.7 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.