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"Among them, muscle mass, leg volume, muscle architecture, muscle fibril length and muscle fibre type distribution are all major contributors to muscle power during intense exercise activities and collectively could explain a large portion of sex differences in muscle power."

kinaisami17 — 2025-02-18 18:49:00 UTC

"Lower limb muscle volume may be one of the most significant factors explaining the sex differences in muscle power output in adults and children."

kinaisami17 — 2025-02-18 18:50:07 UTC

"Athletes who experience psychological abuse have reported eating disorder-related behaviors, such as excessive exercise, food and water restriction, obsessive weight/body preoccupation, and binging and purging."

kinaisami17 — 2025-02-18 18:51:48 UTC

"While some athletes and coaches have claimed these behaviors improve performance, other researchers have demonstrated psychological abuse can decrease satisfaction, motivation, and a desire to participate in sport"

kinaisami17 — 2025-02-18 18:52:42 UTC

"Hence, the classification system of WR is mainly based on strength impairment with objective impairment tests with manual muscle testing for all key muscles in each arm resulting in an arm score based on muscle strength profile."

kinaisami17 — 2025-02-18 19:00:00 UTC

"If a classification system does not succeed in grouping athletes with a similar impact of impairment on performance, the achievements of individual athletes can be questioned, and the sport as a whole can become less attractive for participants and spectators."

kinaisami17 — 2025-02-18 19:01:09 UTC

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kinaisami17 — 2025-02-18 19:13:09 UTC

Both quotes emphasize the importance of fair classification in competitive sports. The first quote highlights how improper classification can undermine the credibility of athletic achievements and the appeal of the sport. The second quote explains how physiological factors, such as muscle mass and fiber type, contribute to differences in performance, particularly between sexes.

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kinaisami17 — 2025-02-18 19:15:59 UTC

Both quotes highlight how classification and external factors affect athlete performance. The WR system groups athletes by strength, ensuring fairness. However, focusing only on physical impairments may overlook psychological abuse, which can cause disordered eating and weaken performance. Ignoring these factors risks unfair competition and health issues.

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kinaisami17 — 2025-02-18 19:17:29 UTC

Both quotes highlight performance influences. The first shows psychological abuse can reduce motivation and participation, while the second identifies lower limb muscle volume as a key factor in power differences. Psychological distress can limit training, worsening performance gaps beyond physiological differences.