Exercising helps a person maintain a healthy lifestyle. Currently, the sport does not stand still, along with progress is moving forward. It is worth noting that there are new sports, as well as heroes who set records. But the most amazing and incredible moments remain in history for a long time. Many fans remember them.
We are taught to play sports since childhood in the classroom at school. Man is made for movement. If it is not enough, then this leads to various consequences. Not only beauty is lost, but also health and even mood.
In this article we will cover 10 interesting facts about sports and athletes.
10. Ancient Greek Olympians competed completely naked
To people who are brought up in modern society, this seems to be something perverted. But the ancient Greek Olympians had everything in a completely different way.
Everyone who wanted to take part in the Olympics had to compete completely naked. But since the men were stripped, they did not allow girls who had not yet married to compete.
Initially, the Greeks fought in loincloths. But the reason is still unknown why they had to fight naked. There is a story that a woman won the games. After that, a law was passed banning the participation of women in games.
There is also such a version that during the battle, one of the men flew off the bandage that was on his hips. He became very confused in her and then for this reason lost. Therefore, so that the bandages do not interfere, the athletes completely undress before the competition.
9. Sports have a positive effect on the sexual health of men and women.
It has long been known that testosterone rises from sports in women and men. The libido begins to increase. All this has a positive effect on sexual health..
During exercise in women and men, blood flows to the pelvic organs due to the strong blood circulation. It is worth noting that you can also add proper nutrition to this.
Nutrition is like fuel for our body. It depends on him and its functioning. If we are completely healthy, then we look better. A great figure and mood also attract men.
8. Speakers are built into the underwater pool so that synchronized women hear music
Very often people are interested in how synchronists manage to execute their program exactly to the beat of the music. But at the same time they remain all this time under water.
In fact, everything is very simple. Many pools are initially equipped with special underwater speakers. Thanks to them, athletes can listen to music under water and perform all movements exactly in time.
But it is worth noting that girls will be able to perform exercises, even if the music suddenly disappears. They take a very long time to prepare for a performance and work out every step and movement.
7. Magnesia powder is indispensable in some sports.
Magnesia is a special powder of white or silver-white color. The main ingredient here is magnesium salt. It is extracted from sea water and some minerals.
Magnesia is drunk with increased sweating, as well as during stress and excitement. The substance absorbs excess moisture and fat perfectly.
Magnesia is used in various sports. For example, when climbing, athletics and weight lifting, gymnastics, powerlifting. It can be used very simply. You just need to take it and squeeze it in your hand.
It is worth noting that magnesia is indispensable during speed competitions. But do not forget that frequent use is harmful to health. It causes harm to your lungs, and also causes allergies in some.
6. The tradition to light the Olympic flame came from ancient Greece
Everyone knows that the Olympic flame is the most important symbol of the Games. He accompanies the competition from the very beginning to the end. Such a tradition came to us from ancient Greece..
Fire, as a reminder of the great feat accomplished by the titan Prometheus. According to legend, he stole a fire from Zeus himself to give it to all people. Prometheus hid the fire in the reed stalk, and also showed how it should be kept.
He taught people to get and find many treasures that are on Earth. For example, copper, iron, gold.
Prometheus helped people use many herbs to cure diseases.
For the first time the Olympic flame was lit in 1928 in Amsterdam.
5. Modern pentathlon dates back to 19th century military training
Currently modern pentathlon is a sport that dates back to the 19th century. This is a special military training., they create a situation of collision of an officer with a report to the commander, while passing the ranks of the enemy. Such pentathlon includes horse racing, as well as fencing, swimming, running and even shooting.
4. Olympic rings symbolize the unity of the five continents
Many people know that the Olympic rings speak of the five continents of our globe. Five rings are arranged in a certain order: blue, yellow, black, green and red.
Blue - symbolizes Europe, yellow - Asia, black - Africa, green - Australia and red symbolizes - America.
The color of the entire canvas remains white. It is worth noting that this is not only a symbol of peace, but also just an ordinary necessity. On white color is always better visible and it is superimposed without any distortion.
The first Olympic flag was raised in 1920 in Antwerp.
3. Boxing became officially a sport in 1900
Boxing is a sport in which opponents inflict different punches on each other, wearing special gloves. Rophery always controls the fight. Basically, it lasts from three to twelve rounds. But always in different ways.
For the first time, they started talking about boxing in Egypt. Scientists have found images on which fighters were drawn with their hands wrapped.
Boxing officially became a sport only in 1900. It is worth noting that already in 1918 he was introduced to compulsory military training. Special institutions have also been created that specialize in training people in boxing.
Many times they tried to cancel it, but a commission of people gathered, which did not allow removing boxing from sports. In 1935, the government decided to create special public organizations for certain sports. It was as a result of such work that the All-Union boxing section appeared. She began her activities in 1959.
2. Usain Bolt - the fastest person in the world
Not many people know a person named Usain Bolt. But he is a Yaman athlete who specializes in running. He is currently the Olympic world champion.
He is the only athlete who managed to win in distances of one hundred and two hundred meters. Usain has many awards and gold medals. For his speed in running, got an unusual nickname "fulminant".
1. Brazil participated in all World Cups
Brazil was and remains the only country to take part in 20 world championships.
Throughout history, only eight countries have been able to get the title of champions. But the largest number of titles is on the account of Brazil.
One of the best teams was formed in 1914. The first player named Leonidas was able to score four goals at once.