Beyond the Myth: Vision and the Art of Shooting & Archer
Athletes usually keep one eye open and one eye closed when aiming, which leads to uneven eye strength over a long period of time, easily lengthening the distance between people's eyes, thus leading to myopia and astigmatism.
Skill, Not Sight, Wins the Race.
Bananas: The Secret Weapon of Athletes on the Field
A ripe banana contains 16%+ sugar for instant energy, which protects and maintains the brain response of athletes, plus potassium to keep muscles cramp-free! Yum!
Why is there no balance beam in men's gymnastics?
The balance beam is mainly to show softness. Compared with men who are relatively larger in body size, it is more compatible with the innate flexibility of women.
Revealing the secrets of athletes' speedy recovery!
Post-race, they quickly shower to maintain body temp, preserve muscle softness for next challenge. Warm water also rinses off pool disinfectant residue.
What is freestyle BMX?
This sport emerged in California in the 1960s and became an official competition event at Tokyo 2020, and the course is composed of straights, curves, and multiple obstacles.
Why do swimmers wear two swimming caps?
The friction between the silicone and the latex can make it much less likely for the top cap to fall off. It can stabilize a goggle to avoid getting knocked over by water and an affect athletes vision as well. As well as adding additional tightness, a second swimming cap can help cover up the exposed straps around the goggles, thus making the athlete more streamline and reducing drag.
Why do swimmers wear down jackets before a competition?
The main reason why swimmers wear down jackets when entering the venue is to keep warm.In colder environments, blood vessels will actively reduce blood supply to reduce heat dissipation. At the same time, blood supply to muscles in the distal parts of the body such as the limbs will also decrease. If the core body temperature continues to drop, the muscles will uncontrollably contract, generating heat.
Why are fencing costumes commonly white?
Compared to a century ago, modern fencing has adopted electronic scoring, but fencers generally believe that white represents nobility and purity. Meanwhile, the white fencing uniform is also a testament to the century-old culture and spirit of fencing. Therefore, they choose white fencing uniforms.
What is the fastest ball sport?
The speed of a high-speed train is 200-350 km/h, but the speed of a badminton ball is faster, even faster than an F1 car, approaching the speed of a mangle train!
What does "Love" mean in tennis?
In fact, the word love means "zero" in the game is based on the pronunciation of the French word "egg".After tennis was introduced to the UK, the British looked for a word in the English language that was closest to "I'oeuf", and that was "love", meaning zero.
Source | GZBN
