- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
List of most fit athletes, by sport
Posted on 1/21/23 at 10:59 am
Posted on 1/21/23 at 10:59 am
Which sports make the most fit athletes? Not the most athletic, but the most fit?
My list:
1.Decathlon
2.Water Polo
3.Triathlete
4.Boxing/MMA
5.Wrestling (Olympic style)
6.Rowing
7.Swimming
8.Track and Field - sprint to middle distance
9.Basketball - smaller players
10.Soccer
...almost: Gymnasts and Cross Country Skiing
My list:
1.Decathlon
2.Water Polo
3.Triathlete
4.Boxing/MMA
5.Wrestling (Olympic style)
6.Rowing
7.Swimming
8.Track and Field - sprint to middle distance
9.Basketball - smaller players
10.Soccer
...almost: Gymnasts and Cross Country Skiing
28
Posted on 1/21/23 at 11:00 am to nealnan8
This doesn't sound gay at all. Nope.
Posted on 1/21/23 at 11:01 am to nealnan8
Define "fit"
Posted on 1/21/23 at 11:04 am to nealnan8
I think soccer should be higher than basketball. Midfielders tend to run 6-8 miles a game and still have to perform and play well technically. They also don’t get subbed out until they are done and don’t really have scheduled timeouts.
I’ve also wrestled and done a half Ironman and a hard wrestling match is infinitely more tiring.
I’ve also wrestled and done a half Ironman and a hard wrestling match is infinitely more tiring.
This post was edited on 1/21/23 at 11:06 am
Posted on 1/21/23 at 11:09 am to nealnan8
quote:
Which sports make the most fit athletes? Not the most athletic, but the most fit?
If fit means cardio/endurance I think cross country skiers are at the top.
Rowing on your list but not rugby?
This post was edited on 1/21/23 at 11:11 am
Posted on 1/21/23 at 11:12 am to nealnan8
You have basketball and swimming ahead of soccer and tennis?
And I also don’t think a boxer or wrestler or water polo player holds a candle to a soccer player or tennis player either
And I also don’t think a boxer or wrestler or water polo player holds a candle to a soccer player or tennis player either
Posted on 1/21/23 at 11:16 am to nealnan8
Never seen a chunky Mens tennis player. Put that ahead of half of those.
Posted on 1/21/23 at 11:17 am to gizmoflak
Define "fit"
.... fair enough. I was going to let people use their own definition, which would make different lists, but here is a general definition:
Having high levels of endurance, strength, flexibility and a healthy body. I add the healthy body thing, because some sports (performed at a high level) break down the human body to unhealthy levels, like extreme marathon runners and extreme body builders.
Posted on 1/21/23 at 11:53 am to nealnan8
The yoga buffalo from the Gatorade commercial
Posted on 1/21/23 at 11:57 am to nealnan8
Posted on 1/21/23 at 12:10 pm to nealnan8
How’d you omit cyclists?
Posted on 1/21/23 at 12:13 pm to Tornado Alley
quote:
How’d you omit cyclists?
Because while uphill is a struggle, downhill isn’t.
Posted on 1/21/23 at 12:29 pm to nealnan8
Any list without motocross riders is shite
Posted on 1/21/23 at 2:29 pm to nealnan8
I played basketball, football, 7s rugby, boxed and wrestled. 1. Wrestling 2. Boxing 3. 7s rugby........................................................4. football 5. basketball
Soccer is about like basketball and neither is really taxing. Never played soccer but I've watched it and there is plenty standing around. Yes, you have cardio from jogging and occasional sprinting but nothing like the first 3. Anyone who thinks Boxing/Wrestling/MMA aren't at the very top of the list has never done them. It's a completely different level. Unlike soccer, rugby operates in a line, so you are running the entire field back and forth and tackling/getting tackled which takes a lot out of you. Soccer has formations and zones that you stay in so when the ball is elsewhere on the field, you are just standing around.
Soccer is about like basketball and neither is really taxing. Never played soccer but I've watched it and there is plenty standing around. Yes, you have cardio from jogging and occasional sprinting but nothing like the first 3. Anyone who thinks Boxing/Wrestling/MMA aren't at the very top of the list has never done them. It's a completely different level. Unlike soccer, rugby operates in a line, so you are running the entire field back and forth and tackling/getting tackled which takes a lot out of you. Soccer has formations and zones that you stay in so when the ball is elsewhere on the field, you are just standing around.
This post was edited on 1/21/23 at 2:36 pm
Posted on 1/21/23 at 2:54 pm to olgoi khorkhoi
The average v02 max of pro soccer players is 63. Their fitness is elite
Posted on 1/21/23 at 3:52 pm to nealnan8
I don't know how one could watch a prime Pete Weber and not think you were witnessing the epitome of raw power, athleticism and sex appeal.
Bowling should be high on this list.
Bowling should be high on this list.
Posted on 1/21/23 at 4:43 pm to nealnan8
You should include hockey!
Posted on 1/21/23 at 4:44 pm to nealnan8
If we are talking aerobic fitness then it is grand tour cyclists
Page 1 of 4
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News