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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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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.
Weight of a freely falling body?
If the 'weight' of a body is the gravitational force between the body and the Earth, then as long as the body stays at about the same distance from the center of the Earth, its weight is constant, and has no connection with its motion.
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?
Mesomorphs are generally good as sport because they have an athletic build and muscular strength. Height is often the dominant factor that determines which sport they play.
What happens to the weight of the body when it falling freely under the action of gravity?
Nothing. If the 'weight' of a body is the gravitational force between the body and the Earth, then as long as the body stays at about the same distance from the center of the Earth, its weight is constant, and has no connection with its motion.
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
When does the weight of a body change?
Weight changes when the mass acting upon it changes or the distance between them alters. Mass does not change, weight may.
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)?
A person's weight and height.
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
