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Re:For longevity, muscle strength may be as important as aer... by cal85 on Sunday January 29, 2023 @02:21PM (#34571668)
> unless you’re on the lower end of the BMI scale

Can you clarify, do you mean lower than 'normal' range (i.e. < 18.5), or lower than the US average (i.e. < 26), or what? And is this mostly anecdotal or is there evidence to support it (the view that running is a bad exercise for people above a certain BMI)? Not challenging this, I just haven't heard it before and am intrigued. And can you clarify what you mean by "any sport with a high mobility requirement?

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Re:For longevity, muscle strength may be as important as aer... by sonthonax on Monday February 06, 2023 @03:20PM (#34683732)
For best results distance runners should have a BMI on the lower end of the healthy range. If you’re serious about improving your performance over <1500m having a BMI of ~25 will be the biggest impediment. Not sure what the range is but I think your average elite marathon runner will have a BMI of 18-20.

Sport with a high mobility requirement? Things like weightlifting, gymnastics, ballet etc.

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