KNES 348 Study Guide - Final Guide: Vo2 Max, Female Athlete Triad, Coronary Artery Disease
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Why is body fat percentage detrimental to performance: increased body fat means more weight to move around; it is most detrimental in activities in which body weight is moved through space such as running and jumping. Generally not an issue for stationary activities such as archery and shooting. In what sports or activities may a higher body fat percentage be beneficial: heavyweight lifters: Heavyweight lifters add large amounts of fat weight before competition because the additional weight lowers their center of gravity and gives them a mechanical advantage in lifting: sumo wrestlers: Generally, having a size advantage over your opponent is beneficial. However, the wrestler with greater fat free mass should still perform better: swimming: The additional body fat may improve buoyancy, which can reduce body drag in the water and reduce the metabolic cost of staying on the surface. What are the risk stratifications? (3 types: low-risk/healthy individuals. Asymptomatic men and women who meet no more than.
