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I’ve been asked about this several times recently so I’ll post an illustration. Not that there’s anything wrong with either but, sprints change the body differently than cardio.
11 upvotes, 7 comments. Sidechat image post by Anonymous in Gym. "I’ve been asked about this several times recently so I’ll post an illustration. Not that there’s anything wrong with either but, sprints change the body differently than cardio."
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Anonymous 1w

Lighter planes use less fuel, planes with big engines and fuel tanks can go fast as shit.

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Anonymous 1w

I’m sure sprinters also do much more power strength training than distance runners

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

Excellent metaphor.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

One could argue they both need to be as light as possible though, I just always thought it was cool competitive sprinters had this lean aggressive muscular tone as opposed to any other kind of athlete.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1w

Absolutely

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 1w

As someone who has done both, this is the answer. High level sprinters intentionally put on some muscle mass, high level distance runners will intentionally keep their weight below a certain level. Running distance isn’t going to make you lose muscle, and sprinting isn’t going to help you gain it. (Some exceptions if you’re an elite level athlete)

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1w

Sprinters do not want to be as light as possible. A certain amount of muscle mass is helpful.

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