You might have heard the word racehorse jockey a lot of times. The keyword ‘racehorse’ already gives an idea of who a jockey is. A jockey is a professional horse rider who competes in horse racing or steeplechase racing. The term also refers to camel riders who compete in camel races. The term “jockey” comes …
The marathon is an annual long-distance foot race that is 42.195 kilometers (26 miles 385 yards) long. It is normally run on highways, although it may also be completed on trail routes. Running the marathon or following a run/walk strategy are both valid ways to finish it. There are separate spaces for wheelchair users. Every …
Wrestling is one of the most popular combat sports around. Unlike boxing, it’s quite flexible where contestants can use fists, legs, and other pain-inflicting methods. Also, wrestlers have a wide range of body weight allowed. Interested in knowing the heaviest female wrestlers in the world? This piece provides you with all details including amazing facts …
Bows and arrows have been used for the longest time before human civilization was advanced. These tools were commonly used for hunting, but they quickly became helpful in war. Over time, the simple bows would undergo numerous transformations to create the most powerful bows we see today. The strength of a bow is determined by …
While some popular sports require participants to be fit, this is not the case for wresting, mixed-martial arts, boxing, rugby, and American football. Such sports are intense, and the heavier the body, the better you can play. The majority of the National Football League (NFL) players tend to weigh over 200 pounds, with heights averaging …
Sports are very interesting and engaging, especially when they fall under the wrestling category. Many people have seen huge fighters in MMA and UFC, but nothing compares to the gigantic sumo wrestlers. Sumo wrestling is particularly unique because it originated from Japan, and has unique rules and fighting styles. Sumo wrestling is Japan’s national sport …
Strongman competitions are held across various countries of the world where competitors display strength by lifting very heavy weights in different styles. It’s expected that competitors have a very dense weight that enables them to lift very heavy objects. Let’s take a look at the heaviest strongman competitors of all time: 1. Žydrūnas Savickas After …
Being a heavy person is not usually at the top of anyone’s wish list, but when it comes to soccer, weight is a prominent factor in the selection process. Beyond weight, will, skill and professionalism have made the mark for some of the best soccer players in the world. Here are fourteen (in order of …
Recently sprinters are heavier, more masculine, and faster. The reason is they work out a lot to gain strength and build muscles but still be athletic. In addition, they are masculine because sprinting sheds lots of fats while preserving muscles. So, in today’s list, you are about to learn of the heaviest sprinters of all …
Athleticism offers both physical and mental health benefits. The physical benefits include losing weight, becoming fitter, and eating better. Your heart beats more efficiently and in time you manage to achieve a reduction in basal heart rate that translates into less work done more efficiently by the heart. In a nutshell, with all the above …