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  2. Height in sports - Wikipedia

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    Height does not appear to be an advantage to spin bowling and few international spinners are ever much taller than 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in). Tall spin bowlers like Sulieman Benn 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) use extra pace and bounce, whereas spin is traditionally about using a looping, plunging trajectory at slow (70–90 km/h or 40–60 mph) speeds.

  3. Is it better to run faster or longer? Experts reveal which ...

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    Whether you're trying running for the first time or switching up your workout routine for the new year, you may be wondering whether it's better to run longer or faster. There's nothing quite like ...

  4. Growth chart - Wikipedia

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    The height, weight, and head circumference of a child can be compared to the expected parameters of children of the same age and sex to determine whether the child is growing appropriately. Growth charts can also be used to predict the expected adult height and weight of a child because, in general, children maintain a fairly constant growth curve.

  5. Gross motor skill - Wikipedia

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    Between the ages of 7 and 12, children's running speed continues to increase and they get better at motor tasks such as skipping. Along with horizontal movement skills, they also improve with vertical/diagonal movement skills such as jumping, as well as in skills involving strength and precision like throwing, kicking, hitting a baseball with a ...

  6. Yes, there are many health benefits associated with running ...

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    "Although exercises like running can assist in weight management, you must perform a lot of exercise to have meaningful effects on body weight," he says. "That's why avoiding overeating combined ...

  7. Does Running Really Help You Lose Weight? Here's What ... - AOL

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    Running can help you lose weight when combined with healthy habits and a balanced diet. Here, experts share beginner-friendly running tips and nutrition advice.

  8. Running - Wikipedia

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    Running can assist people in losing weight, staying in shape and improving body composition. Research suggests that the person of average weight will burn approximately 100 calories per mile run. [61] Running increases one's metabolism, even after running; one will continue to burn an increased level of calories for a short time after the run. [62]

  9. Does having 'skinny genes' mean you can skip exercise ... - AOL

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    PARGC1A gene key to weight loss. At the study’s conclusion, researchers found that participants in the exercise group who had the most “skinny genes” lost up to 5 kg (about 11 lbs) during ...