The swimmer “lies” in the water, the left hand dives into the water with stretched out arm, fingertips first. The view is directed towards the bottom of the pool. The right arm is at the end of the pressure phase. The right arm is lifted out of the water. The upper part of the body … Movement description crawl swimming
Introduction The backhand volley is one of the more difficult strokes in tennis. The stroke structure is similar to a backhand slice, but the swing phase is not up but forward and down. In the rarer cases the backhand volley is played with both hands. A variation of the backhand volley is the volley stop. … The backhand volley
Synonyms in a broader sense Jogging, running, endurance sports, marathonsThe number of recreational athletes who are enthusiastic about running has been increasing for years. It is estimated that about 10 million people in Germany regularly go running. More and more people seem to have the need to move around besides their work. This is certainly … Jogging
Accidents while jogging Accidents while running are relatively rare. Various factors lead to an increased risk of injury: In most cases the lower extremity is affected (>80%). Typical injuries of the lower extremity during running include Injuries to the ankle joint A twist injury with damage to the outer ligaments of the ankle joint is … Accidents while jogging | Jogging
Overload damage during running/jogging Far more often than accidents, damage to the musculoskeletal system is caused by overloading or incorrect loading. Knee joint The knee joint is subject to heavy strain when walking. If the knee joint is damaged, as in the case of knee joint arthrosis (gonarthrosis), it is less resilient and tends to … Overload damage during running/jogging | Jogging
Overload complaints due to the running technique during jogging Forms of overload damage Overpronation Supersupination Forefooter Heelwalker Overpronation In simple terms, overpronation describes a running style in which the foot takes up an unnatural position that places an increased load on the inner edge of the foot, resulting in an internal rotation of the entire … Overload complaints due to the running technique during jogging | Jogging
Competition rules We swim distances of 50 to 200m. The swimmers must push off in a supine position at the start and at every turn. Swimming over the entire distance, except for the turn, is only allowed in the supine position. After the start and after each turn the swimmer may be fully submerged for … Competition rules | Backstroke
Definition From the classical breaststroke in supine position (old German backstroke), the today’s backstroke developed, which is similar to the crawl in supine position. The currently applied backstroke is characterized by a constantly changing rolling motion around the longitudinal axis of the body. The chin is slightly lowered towards the chest and the view is … Backstroke
Introduction In addition to good technique, player personality and tactical elements, fitness is one of the cornerstones of athletic performance in handball. The condition is characterized by endurance, strength, speed and mobility. The latter two can also be partly attributed to coordination. Furthermore, the condition often occurs in a mixed form. A sprinter needs a … Condition in handball
Synonyms in a broader sense Jogging Endurance Sports Endurance Training Running Running Triathlon Definition Marathon The goal of the marathon is to complete the defined distance of 42.195 km in the shortest possible time. However, the marathon is much more than “running” this distance once, but requires months of preparation. A marathon runner prepares for … Marathon
Requirements Requirements for the marathon 2. 1 Endurance 2. 2 Goals 2. 3 Material If you want to run a marathon, you must be in good shape and in good physical condition. Therefore, an examination by a doctor (ideally a sports physician, i.e. a doctor with the additional title of sports medicine) is recommended before … Requirements | Marathon
Energy supply The energy that the muscle needs for longer endurance efforts comes from carbohydrates (sugars) and fats (see energy table). The longer the effort, the more fats, the shorter and more intensive the effort, the more carbohydrates are burned The fat storage of a normal-weight man would be sufficient to run about 30 marathons … Energy supply | Marathon