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The Most Demanding Sports

Here are the results of a detailed analysis to decide once-and-for-all which of the world's sports is the most demanding. The folks at 'Page 2' on the ESPN site did the analysis in 2004 - it was not just based on personal opinion (check out this list based on personal opinion), they got together a bunch of experts and ranked a range of attributes (endurance, strength, power, speed, agility, flexibility, hand-eye coordination, nerve, durability and analytic aptitude). See more about these ten skills that go into athleticism.

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The top ranked sport as determined by ESPN was boxing (and the sport they rated as the least demanding was fishing!). There may have been a biased view of the US sports in this study, which is understandable if the voters were more familiar with them, and only 60 of the world's sports were voted on (I have listed 750+ sports). I know of at least one sport that would have to rank very high but is not there at all - the Irish game of Hurling. Look it up - it's fast, skillful and you need to be very tough. Australian Rules Football is also a noticeable omission. Don't agree with this list? See our analysis of sports which has come up with our own list of the World's Fittest Sport.

Ranking List

Once the 10 attributes of athleticism were identified, they then asked a group of experts made up of sports scientists, kinesiology academics and sporting journalists to assign a number from 1 to 10 to each of these skills. This analysis was applied to 60 sports from around the world, and the final results are shown in the list below. See also the sports lists for each of the components of athleticism. Boxing Ice Hockey American Football Basketball Wrestling Martial Arts Tennis Gymnastics Baseball/Softball Soccer Alpine Skiing Water Polo Rugby Lacrosse Rodeo: Steer Wrestling Track and Field: Pole Vault Field Hockey Speed Skating Figure Skating Cycling: Distance Volleyball Racquetball/Squash Surfing Fencing Skiing: Freestyle Team Handball Cycling: Sprints Bobsledding/Luge Ski Jumping Badminton Nordic Skiing Auto Racing Track and Field: High Jump Track and Field: Long, Triple jumps Diving Swimming (all strokes): Distance Skateboarding Track and Field: Sprints Rowing Rodeo: Calf Roping Track and Field: Distance Rodeo: Bull/Bareback/Bronc Riding Track and Field: Middle Distance Weight-Lifting Swimming (all strokes): Sprints Water Skiing Table Tennis Track and Field: Weights Canoe/Kayak Horse Racing Golf Cheerleading Roller Skating Equestrian Archery Curling Bowling Shooting Billiards Fishing

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Commenting is closed on this page, though you can read some previous comments below which may answer some of your questions. I don't normally post comments on sites like this, but who rights this crap!! First random question, is this an American company by any chance, as the top four, or at least three are American sports. And as a former elite Badminton player, you're trying to tell me that baseball and lacrosse are more physically demanding than Badminton? What a joke!! (from Mike adams, Sept 2021) - yes Mike, ESPN is an American company Motocross beats every sport. in any way stupid city people say its not even a sport. from Gary2 (2013)

Jaketheman Gary2 (2013)

I do believe it is a sport, but how can motorcross beat wrestling in any way, and how would know that for a fact actually? Just wondering.

Jordan Jaketheman (2013)

Have you ever tried or watched motocross? It beats wrestling by a long ways. Motocross is the most physically demanding sport there is. Have you ever tried or watched motocross? It beats wrestling by a long ways. Motocross is the most physically demanding sport there is. Paige c Jordan (2013)

Motocross all the way

Motocross all the way Joe Jordan (2013)

Um no have you tried wrestling? You use every single muscle in your body. Motocross is for those who don't want to actually move Um no have you tried wrestling? You use every single muscle in your body. Motocross is for those who don't want to actually move Zackrey joe (2014) I used to wrestle for 7 years, my brothers and I went to state, we can all assure you motocross is more physical demanding, its doesn't mean that wrestling isn't, just motocross is a lot more. I used to wrestle for 7 years, my brothers and I went to state, we can all assure you motocross is more physical demanding, its doesn't mean that wrestling isn't, just motocross is a lot more. Luke Zackrey (2014)

"I used to wrestle for 7 years, my brothers and I went to state" Rubbish, If you actually wrestled and went to state, you would have obviously been training and working out and watching your calories all year long. So, and you obviously dont do anything "physically demanding" in motorcross except lift a bike in the air and turn in????

"I used to wrestle for 7 years, my brothers and I went to state" Rubbish, If you actually wrestled and went to state, you would have obviously been training and working out and watching your calories all year long. So, and you obviously dont do anything "physically demanding" in motorcross except lift a bike in the air and turn in???? JKD72 Luke (2016) You have clearly never ridden a dirt bike. I used to wrestle and sure you use muscles but not for 30 minutes plus two laps. Don't say something is easy if you have never done it. You have clearly never ridden a dirt bike. I used to wrestle and sure you use muscles but not for 30 minutes plus two laps. Don't say something is easy if you have never done it. Fransiskus Guntur Luke (2020) motorcross is not about riding a motorcycle with normal car speed, the terrain is the challenging part motorcross is not about riding a motorcycle with normal car speed, the terrain is the challenging part Komoriblues Luke (2017) "Don't do anything obviously don't do anything "physically demanding". .such a stupid comment, I've played Ice Hockey as a goal keeper, on an international soccer team, cross country, etc. .motocross needs to be on this list. .don't be such an idiot. .it is very physically demanding and as you wear down you put yourself more at risk in making a huge mistake for injury. "Don't do anything obviously don't do anything "physically demanding". .such a stupid comment, I've played Ice Hockey as a goal keeper, on an international soccer team, cross country, etc. .motocross needs to be on this list. .don't be such an idiot. .it is very physically demanding and as you wear down you put yourself more at risk in making a huge mistake for injury. Zachary Fuqua Luke (2016) you have clearly never ridden one look up loretta lynss look how much more motocross pros train and their routine ive wrestled for four years and i will tell you this motocross is way more demanding and your right all wrestlers do it roll around on a matt you have clearly never ridden one look up loretta lynss look how much more motocross pros train and their routine ive wrestled for four years and i will tell you this motocross is way more demanding and your right all wrestlers do it roll around on a matt Zsavage1 Luke (2016) one day when you grow up and learn something.. then make a post that doesn't make you look so foolish.. Motorcross uses nearly every part of your body, and some.. and luke, if you used more than your warrior thumbs.. you might just learn something... one day when you grow up and learn something.. then make a post that doesn't make you look so foolish.. Motorcross uses nearly every part of your body, and some.. and luke, if you used more than your warrior thumbs.. you might just learn something... David Luke (2015) Get out of your tights and get on a bike and try to ride at the level of a pro MX rider. Pro MX goes for 30 min + 2 laps. (About 33 min) at max heart rate, with no rest. How long do you roll around a mat with men for before resting. Get out of your tights and get on a bike and try to ride at the level of a pro MX rider. Pro MX goes for 30 min + 2 laps. (About 33 min) at max heart rate, with no rest. How long do you roll around a mat with men for before resting. Zsavage1 David (2016)

you mean get out of his tutu... :)

you mean get out of his tutu... :) Shaffer714 joe (2014)

Motocross is not only the most physically demanding but also the most mentally demanding, try having 30 or 40 other bikes around you in one small turn, try going around a track just once, and tell me how tired you get, I had a kidney laceration, concussion, sprained wrist and chipped ankle all In one wreck last year, why do you think pros train and workout everyday along with ride? Just because it's fun? No. You obviously have no idea what the hell you're talking about so grow a set and go try racing. Motocross is not only the most physically demanding but also the most mentally demanding, try having 30 or 40 other bikes around you in one small turn, try going around a track just once, and tell me how tired you get, I had a kidney laceration, concussion, sprained wrist and chipped ankle all In one wreck last year, why do you think pros train and workout everyday along with ride? Just because it's fun? No. You obviously have no idea what the hell you're talking about so grow a set and go try racing. Ryan Shaffer714 (2014) Lots of people who Moto here. I would agree that it look like one of the most dangerous sports because of a multiple things, speed being #1 I assume. I used to ride(not race) a 400 yami and it's definitely a workout. It probably lacks a bit in explosiveness compared (hockey), flexibility (wrestling). It is a motor sports though and you rely on your bike being top notch, that's why it's a it's hard to compare to some other sports which rely 100% on your physical attributes. . It compares to snowcross (which might even rate higher than moto). You can't say it's the toughest because of the severity of the injuries. Lots of sports have high injury rates. My point is that there should be categories (team, athletic, endurance, strength, motor sports, human assisted, animal, water, air, snow, skating, wind, weapon, disabled). Maybe take the the top three of each category and compare them. Lots of people who Moto here. I would agree that it look like one of the most dangerous sports because of a multiple things, speed being #1 I assume. I used to ride(not race) a 400 yami and it's definitely a workout. It probably lacks a bit in explosiveness compared (hockey), flexibility (wrestling). It is a motor sports though and you rely on your bike being top notch, that's why it's a it's hard to compare to some other sports which rely 100% on your physical attributes. . It compares to snowcross (which might even rate higher than moto). You can't say it's the toughest because of the severity of the injuries. Lots of sports have high injury rates. My point is that there should be categories (team, athletic, endurance, strength, motor sports, human assisted, animal, water, air, snow, skating, wind, weapon, disabled). Maybe take the the top three of each category and compare them. One question for you, how does Snowcross and

Motocross compare to eachother?

Motocross compare to eachother? Zsavage1 Ryan (2016)

it's not about the bike.. it's 80% the rider.. I have had smaller bikes and beat the hell out of larger ones around a track.. I didn't race them pro or anything.. this is just the guys in the neighborhood.. you know not what you say... it's not about the bike.. it's 80% the rider.. I have had smaller bikes and beat the hell out of larger ones around a track.. I didn't race them pro or anything.. this is just the guys in the neighborhood.. you know not what you say... Moto joe (2013) Actually try riding FAST around a track for 35+ minutes and hitting 130 ft jumps and tell me motocross is easy. Actually try riding FAST around a track for 35+ minutes and hitting 130 ft jumps and tell me motocross is easy. JeromeMX18 joe (2014) Joe you are totally wrong I have done both wrestling and motocross they are both hard but obviously you haven't tried motocross because of what you said so don't say that if you don't have the balls to try motocross plus a lot of wrestleing is touching a lot of guys Joe you are totally wrong I have done both wrestling and motocross they are both hard but obviously you haven't tried motocross because of what you said so don't say that if you don't have the balls to try motocross plus a lot of wrestleing is touching a lot of guys Zsavage1 JeromeMX18 (2016) I wrestled my wife.... does that count?...lol she is bigger than me.. o.O I wrestled my wife.... does that count?...lol she is bigger than me.. o.O Theast joe (2014) have you tried motocross? I wrestled for 5 years and never got hurt. 2 years after riding moto and i had nearly broken my arm, and got knocked out for about 5 minutes. you have to move all over the place for moto have you tried motocross? I wrestled for 5 years and never got hurt. 2 years after riding moto and i had nearly broken my arm, and got knocked out for about 5 minutes. you have to move all over the place for moto Zachary Fuqua joe (2016) uhh i have been wrestling for 4 years now and racing motocross since 3 years old i cant tell you how much more demanding motocross is the pace you go the heart rate has to be at a certain amount of beats the breaking bumps you have to handle so i want to see you go as fast as pros and fyi the pros train seven days a week day long look up their training videos uhh i have been wrestling for 4 years now and racing motocross since 3 years old i cant tell you how much more demanding motocross is the pace you go the heart rate has to be at a certain amount of beats the breaking bumps you have to handle so i want to see you go as fast as pros and fyi the pros train seven days a week day long look up their training videos Brian joe (2014) Are you kidding me, not only are you manuvuring your self the hole time, you have the heavy bike, the speed, and half the time your doing the in the air Are you kidding me, not only are you manuvuring your self the hole time, you have the heavy bike, the speed, and half the time your doing the in the air Wooby Jordan (2014) Being an 8 year wrestler I personally have bursitis in both of my knees and elbows, have had both of my ears drained about 8 times for cauliflower ear, have broken my left collarbone twice, and have several other fractures. Not to mention you cannot compete unless you stay under a set weight for several months each season... Also, your body needs to be in perfect metabolic and cardiovascular shape to perform. Wrestling is like the equivalent of sprinting when it comes to cardio. You literally use (nearly) every single muscle in your body, and that includes your neck, the muscles in your hands and feet, your shoulders, chest, legs, and it can be very strenuous on your knees to repeatedly practice moves over and over that put a lot of weight over you. Not to mention the mental stress... After wrestling, I never get nervous in any other sport. Being an 8 year wrestler I personally have bursitis in both of my knees and elbows, have had both of my ears drained about 8 times for cauliflower ear, have broken my left collarbone twice, and have several other fractures. Not to mention you cannot compete unless you stay under a set weight for several months each season... Also, your body needs to be in perfect metabolic and cardiovascular shape to perform. Wrestling is like the equivalent of sprinting when it comes to cardio. You literally use (nearly) every single muscle in your body, and that includes your neck, the muscles in your hands and feet, your shoulders, chest, legs, and it can be very strenuous on your knees to repeatedly practice moves over and over that put a lot of weight over you. Not to mention the mental stress... After wrestling, I never get nervous in any other sport. Chase34 Wooby (2015) Well try getting rapid heavy punches for 12 rounds. See if you are still on your feet. Well try getting rapid heavy punches for 12 rounds. See if you are still on your feet. Curtis Chase34 (2015) try to clear a 150ft triple and case it and u fly over ur handlebars and the bike lands on top of you and it crushes ur back. then all of the other racers behind u start to land on top of u.(the bikes are 220-250 pounds and then the riders weight on top of that) try to get up and walk away. getting punched for 12 rounds will recover faster. it was even proved in the 1970s by several scientists that motocross is the most physical demanding sport. try to clear a 150ft triple and case it and u fly over ur handlebars and the bike lands on top of you and it crushes ur back. then all of the other racers behind u start to land on top of u.(the bikes are 220-250 pounds and then the riders weight on top of that) try to get up and walk away. getting punched for 12 rounds will recover faster. it was even proved in the 1970s by several scientists that motocross is the most physical demanding sport. Chase34 curtis (2016)

If what you say happens, it will kill you. How is it physical demanding because of that? Your scenario is retarted. So if I'm a pedestrian it is more physical demanding than boxing because a car might kill me?

In every article, boxing is always number 1 as the most physical demanding sport so spare me with your "proof". If what you say happens, it will kill you. How is it physical demanding because of that? Your scenario is retarted. So if I'm a pedestrian it is more physical demanding than boxing because a car might kill me? In every article, boxing is always number 1 as the most physical demanding sport so spare me with your "proof". Motogirl717 Chase34 (2016) lol! That scenario has happened to me and surprise I'm still alive! I think what "Curtis" was getting at was that if you are out of shape when that happens you will not be able to walk away. When that happened to me I hardly walked way and I think the only reason that I was able to walk away was because i had started cheerleading and my coach is really strict with conditioning lol! That scenario has happened to me and surprise I'm still alive! I think what "Curtis" was getting at was that if you are out of shape when that happens you will not be able to walk away. When that happened to me I hardly walked way and I think the only reason that I was able to walk away was because i had started cheerleading and my coach is really strict with conditioning Tristun Reeves Jordan (2015) lol your funny you are riding a vehicle, you obviously have never wrestled before in your life. if motorcross is the most physically demanding sport for you then you might need to rethink your life a little bit lol your funny you are riding a vehicle, you obviously have never wrestled before in your life. if motorcross is the most physically demanding sport for you then you might need to rethink your life a little bit Zachary Fuqua Tristun Reeves (2016)

its funny your just hugging someone on a matt

its funny your just hugging someone on a matt Eddie Jaketheman (2013)

easy in a race your racing for 15min plus and your not just wrestling against your own weight but your weight and a 250 pound bike plus 40horsepower to the rear wheel on a rough track. and explaining it wont differentiate your opinion until you get on a real race bike on a real track. Then your thought will change, in more ways than one. i have wrestled and all sports and nothing compares to motocross. easy in a race your racing for 15min plus and your not just wrestling against your own weight but your weight and a 250 pound bike plus 40horsepower to the rear wheel on a rough track. and explaining it wont differentiate your opinion until you get on a real race bike on a real track. Then your thought will change, in more ways than one. i have wrestled and all sports and nothing compares to motocross. Guest eddie (2014) In motocross do you have to eat 600 calories a day and drink only 8oz of water a day? Do you have to run 3 miles every day then go sit in a hot tub or sauna? Then come home and spit into a cup? Oh yeah and let's not forget school, homework and wrestling practice or a match. The matches are intense physically and mentally. You use every muscle in your body and are constantly moving with no breaks. Also you have to get mentally prepared for the match and you can't let your opponent get to your head. So tell now if you think motocross is harder than wrestling. In motocross do you have to eat 600 calories a day and drink only 8oz of water a day? Do you have to run 3 miles every day then go sit in a hot tub or sauna? Then come home and spit into a cup? Oh yeah and let's not forget school, homework and wrestling practice or a match. The matches are intense physically and mentally. You use every muscle in your body and are constantly moving with no breaks. Also you have to get mentally prepared for the match and you can't let your opponent get to your head. So tell now if you think motocross is harder than wrestling. Chito ryu mma fighter 4 life Guest (2014) Do research before you make ignorant replies. Wresting is super tough I've done and love both. But moto is much harder physically. Most riders heart rate is higher than a wrestler ' before they even leave the gate! Do research before you make ignorant replies. Wresting is super tough I've done and love both. But moto is much harder physically. Most riders heart rate is higher than a wrestler ' before they even leave the gate! Kevin Guest (2014) I have wrestled and even won state, but I also race and it is harder...in my opinion. I have wrestled and even won state, but I also race and it is harder...in my opinion. Just makin a point Guest (2014) Motocross is a lot harder that wrestling, I'm not saying that wrestling isn't hard but I know people who have done both and mx is clearly harder, look at supercross, those people do all the things you listed because that's what all pro athletes do to train and condition,watch videos, personal trainers who specialize in all different kinds of sports including wrestling and motocross say that supercross riders have to go to the most extreme lengths to stay anywhere near the top of their game, also, watch the video" the heart of motocross", you'll be amazed of what mental and physical challenges those deticated families go through, it's is un believable. Don't get me wrong though, wrestling is a great sport and it's very physical, but in motocross, you have everything to lose if you screw up. Motocross is a lot harder that wrestling, I'm not saying that wrestling isn't hard but I know people who have done both and mx is clearly harder, look at supercross, those people do all the things you listed because that's what all pro athletes do to train and condition,watch videos, personal trainers who specialize in all different kinds of sports including wrestling and motocross say that supercross riders have to go to the most extreme lengths to stay anywhere near the top of their game, also, watch the video" the heart of motocross", you'll be amazed of what mental and physical challenges those deticated families go through, it's is un believable. Don't get me wrong though, wrestling is a great sport and it's very physical, but in motocross, you have everything to lose if you screw up. Harry Guest (2014) We'll in motocross u have to ride 15 miles a day on a bike cycle then work out for the next 4 hours then go to the track and then ride for the rest of the day and just to add with that in motocross it takes a lot of money and commitment to be able to do this and all u need for boxing a few gloves and other things We'll in motocross u have to ride 15 miles a day on a bike cycle then work out for the next 4 hours then go to the track and then ride for the rest of the day and just to add with that in motocross it takes a lot of money and commitment to be able to do this and all u need for boxing a few gloves and other things Halo14 Harry (2014) studies have shown that activities you describe aren't necessarily more physically demanding than shorter more power duration moves or actions; which means sports that have "breaks" as people have stated carry over power actions and heart rate over into the next power segments- resulting in maximizing your athletic achievement studies have shown that activities you describe aren't necessarily more physically demanding than shorter more power duration moves or actions; which means sports that have "breaks" as people have stated carry over power actions and heart rate over into the next power segments- resulting in maximizing your athletic achievement Nathan Guest (2014) If you want to win championships you do. 600 calories a day?? Thats one meal.. maybe you mean 6,000. Regardless, intense cardio, weight training, diet, etc are incorporated heavily in motocross. 3, 5, even 10 miles running, biking, swimming, whatever and hours of practice on and off the bike each day. Another thing with motocross and supercross, young kids even at the ages as low as 5 are mostly home schooled and are on the road every weekend in order to compete in races. The races are intensely physical and mental as well. Imagine going 100% for 15 minutes on a 200lb motorcycle exceeding speeds of 80 mph on 100 ft jumps while riding inches beside another rider who is also going through what you are experiencing. Your mind is tasked heavily and your body. Also, with motocross you don't have one opponent, you have many, and they are all equally able to get into your head. Wrestling is child's play compared to motocross, and can't even be compared. Obviously by your response, you know nothing about motocross. However, I'm not saying wrestling is not a physically demanding sport, but no where near the level of motocross. Sorry, bud. If you want to win championships you do. 600 calories a day?? Thats one meal.. maybe you mean 6,000. Regardless, intense cardio, weight training, diet, etc are incorporated heavily in motocross. 3, 5, even 10 miles running, biking, swimming, whatever and hours of practice on and off the bike each day. Another thing with motocross and supercross, young kids even at the ages as low as 5 are mostly home schooled and are on the road every weekend in order to compete in races. The races are intensely physical and mental as well. Imagine going 100% for 15 minutes on a 200lb motorcycle exceeding speeds of 80 mph on 100 ft jumps while riding inches beside another rider who is also going through what you are experiencing. Your mind is tasked heavily and your body. Also, with motocross you don't have one opponent, you have many, and they are all equally able to get into your head. Wrestling is child's play compared to motocross, and can't even be compared. Obviously by your response, you know nothing about motocross. However, I'm not saying wrestling is not a physically demanding sport, but no where near the level of motocross. Sorry, bud. Cody nathan (2014) Right haha because you can get away with eating 6,000 calories in wrestling a day. I swear motocross riders think their sport is tougher than a gorilla fighting a bear. Right haha because you can get away with eating 6,000 calories in wrestling a day. I swear motocross riders think their sport is tougher than a gorilla fighting a bear. Silas Powers cody (2015) Don't tell me it's not until you start to race for a national championship. Because you don't know. You can't judge it and say it's not hard by watching YouTube videos. Don't tell me it's not until you start to race for a national championship. Because you don't know. You can't judge it and say it's not hard by watching YouTube videos. DatBoi Guest (2018) Training is even more demanding for motocross. You run farther as well as ride a bicycle for many miles. Then lift weight and other things like that. Then you go out side and ride for hours a day. At competition every weekend, You have to ride a 230 pound machine that has 60+ horsepower to the rear wheel controlled only by your right hand and left foot, which, by the way, are battling the terrain 100% of the time. You get weaker as you go on, making you more prone to injury. Getting weaker means you are less able to control throttle, front AND rear brakes, shift between gears, and use the clutch. You must grip on to the bike tight with you hands, ankles, and thighs. You are constantly standing up and then sitting down and then standing back up again. The change in your stance and foot position change for every type of obstacle. In wrestling all you wear is a leotard, where in Moto you have to wear boots, knee pads, heavy pants, jersey, chest protector, and a helmet. I'll let you figure out the weight. In wrestling you are matched with one person, motocross you are battling 39 riders as well as yourself. One thing they have in common is quick thinking though. Another thing that separates them is the different types of muscle movement. To shift and brake using your feet is and up and down motion but in wrestling you dont use your feet and ankles much. Did I mention you are constantly squatting on the motorcycle? To top it all off, your maintaining a heart rate of 190+ IN THE HEAT(90-100) for 30+ SUSTAINED minutes, which in wrestling a round can end easy. My guess is wrestling is done indoors in cooled temperatures. Another guess is motocross has many financial sacrifices you have to make to do well. Bikes are 10 grand, a mode of transportation around the country is like 100 grand, which you need to pay gas for as they get like 8 mpg. Training is even more demanding for motocross. You run farther as well as ride a bicycle for many miles. Then lift weight and other things like that. Then you go out side and ride for hours a day. At competition every weekend, You have to ride a 230 pound machine that has 60+ horsepower to the rear wheel controlled only by your right hand and left foot, which, by the way, are battling the terrain 100% of the time. You get weaker as you go on, making you more prone to injury. Getting weaker means you are less able to control throttle, front AND rear brakes, shift between gears, and use the clutch. You must grip on to the bike tight with you hands, ankles, and thighs. You are constantly standing up and then sitting down and then standing back up again. The change in your stance and foot position change for every type of obstacle. In wrestling all you wear is a leotard, where in Moto you have to wear boots, knee pads, heavy pants, jersey, chest protector, and a helmet. I'll let you figure out the weight. In wrestling you are matched with one person, motocross you are battling 39 riders as well as yourself. One thing they have in common is quick thinking though. Another thing that separates them is the different types of muscle movement. To shift and brake using your feet is and up and down motion but in wrestling you dont use your feet and ankles much. Did I mention you are constantly squatting on the motorcycle? To top it all off, your maintaining a heart rate of 190+ IN THE HEAT(90-100) for 30+ SUSTAINED minutes, which in wrestling a round can end easy. My guess is wrestling is done indoors in cooled temperatures. Another guess is motocross has many financial sacrifices you have to make to do well. Bikes are 10 grand, a mode of transportation around the country is like 100 grand, which you need to pay gas for as they get like 8 mpg. Lizza Angelis Guest (2017) I could not tell you which sport is more physically demanding, wrestling or motocross. So I am not going to try to say which one is harder. All you need to know is that they are different sports and require different things from their athletes. Does that make one harder than the other? No, it just makes them different. But they aren't so different. I could not tell you which sport is more physically demanding, wrestling or motocross. So I am not going to try to say which one is harder. All you need to know is that they are different sports and require different things from their athletes. Does that make one harder than the other? No, it just makes them different. But they aren't so different. Wrestlers run for multiple miles daily, Riders bicycle for multiple miles daily. Wrestlers have a diet that they use to achieve their physical requirements, Riders have a diet that they use to help them achieve their physical requirements. Wrestlers are drug tested, Riders are drug tested. (Though their drug of choice will differ) Wrestlers have to have mental focus and discipline or they will lose. Riders must have mental focus or they will crash. Wrestlers are always in a constant state of movement. Riders are always moving between sitting, squatting, and standing swing their bodies left or right. All while braking, clutching, throttle, and shifting gears.

Wrestlers get hit hard. Riders get hit hard.

Wrestlers fight without a break. Riders ride without a break.

Wrestlers have a diet that they use to achieve their physical requirements, Riders have a diet that they use to help them achieve their physical requirements. Wrestlers are drug tested, Riders are drug tested. (Though their drug of choice will differ) Wrestlers have to have mental focus and discipline or they will lose. Riders must have mental focus or they will crash. Wrestlers are always in a constant state of movement. Riders are always moving between sitting, squatting, and standing swing their bodies left or right. All while braking, clutching, throttle, and shifting gears. Wrestlers get hit hard. Riders get hit hard. Wrestlers fight without a break. Riders ride without a break. In fact the only way they are different is that schools have a wrestling team. They do not have a motocross team. So most serious motocross riders looking to turn pro will usually end up home schooled, because they can't do the structured education and the commitments to motocross.

.... So tell me how Motocross is any less hard than wrestling?

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For some interesting insight, check out the YouTube Series MX Nation. As for which is harder? I do not know. They are both hard and both take complete commitment.

Laramie Payne Guest (2015)

Google "worlds most physically demanding sports" and look at the very first thing that comes up. hahahahaha motocross Google "worlds most physically demanding sports" and look at the very first thing that comes up. hahahahaha motocross Laramie Payne Guest (2015) Ummmm yes. You do. Go google motocross diets and motocross training plans. Read articles from Racer X, watch videos on youtube, do whatever. But you have to be in top physical condition to compete in motocross. Sorry bud. You're talking to a professional motocross racer here. Ummmm yes. You do. Go google motocross diets and motocross training plans. Read articles from Racer X, watch videos on youtube, do whatever. But you have to be in top physical condition to compete in motocross. Sorry bud. You're talking to a professional motocross racer here. Guest Guest (2015) School,homework, work. Then putting in 15 minute motos. Running. Lifting. Tire flips. Plus staying up late to work on your bikes, us getting our bike off the stand is equivalent to the amount of physical labor in a full wrestling match. Also being a wrestler, I can say without you complaining, motocross is far more physically demanding than football, basketball, wrestling, track, and other sport you throw on the table. School,homework, work. Then putting in 15 minute motos. Running. Lifting. Tire flips. Plus staying up late to work on your bikes, us getting our bike off the stand is equivalent to the amount of physical labor in a full wrestling match. Also being a wrestler, I can say without you complaining, motocross is far more physically demanding than football, basketball, wrestling, track, and other sport you throw on the table. Gibbydubbydooblydabbb Guest (2015) No but you do have to run 10+ miles go on a bike ride for 50+ miles every single day. You have to literally spend every single day training no matter what. There is no such thing as an off day in motocross. Your heart rate is higher in motocross before you even start to ride than it ever will be in wrestling. Your on a 250 pound machine with anywhere from 25-80 horsepower on two wheels. You have a long sleeve jersey, thick heavy pants, heavy boots, gloves, chest protector(if you wear one), helmet and goggles in anywhere from 60-100° temperatures. You have 39 other riders with knee deep ruts flying anywhere from 10-180+ feet through the air to land on a slope filled with ruts. If you still think wrestling is easier your crazy No but you do have to run 10+ miles go on a bike ride for 50+ miles every single day. You have to literally spend every single day training no matter what. There is no such thing as an off day in motocross. Your heart rate is higher in motocross before you even start to ride than it ever will be in wrestling. Your on a 250 pound machine with anywhere from 25-80 horsepower on two wheels. You have a long sleeve jersey, thick heavy pants, heavy boots, gloves, chest protector(if you wear one), helmet and goggles in anywhere from 60-100° temperatures. You have 39 other riders with knee deep ruts flying anywhere from 10-180+ feet through the air to land on a slope filled with ruts. If you still think wrestling is easier your crazy JoshuaK27 Guest (2015) look up the university of southern california cardiovascular research on athletes, soccer and motocross ranked 1 and 2. I raced, and you're right we dont eat 600 cals a day to make weight we eat 4k just to keep us energized lol look up the university of southern california cardiovascular research on athletes, soccer and motocross ranked 1 and 2. I raced, and you're right we dont eat 600 cals a day to make weight we eat 4k just to keep us energized lol Silas Powers eddie (2015) In GNCC you run on average 3 hours+. Tell me it's not the hardest sport to come of this world. Your in head to toe gear you get blurred vision. Your running for 3 hours as fast as you can got he track is changing each lap. There is more to it than sitting down on a seat and twisting the throttle. Until you guys start to race and compete for a national championship don't tell me that it's not the hardest sport ever. In GNCC you run on average 3 hours+. Tell me it's not the hardest sport to come of this world. Your in head to toe gear you get blurred vision. Your running for 3 hours as fast as you can got he track is changing each lap. There is more to it than sitting down on a seat and twisting the throttle. Until you guys start to race and compete for a national championship don't tell me that it's not the hardest sport ever. Chase34 Silas Powers (2015) Try getting heavy punched for 12 round and still be on your feet "motocrosser". Try getting heavy punched for 12 round and still be on your feet "motocrosser". John eddie (2015) Actually, I race for 20mins straight. adrenaline pumping. controling a 220lb bike with 64hp (KTM 450 Factory). Heart rates up in tthe 160-175 range for 20mins? yeah its hard. I do motocross, football, basketball, and have done baseball. nothing compares to motocross Actually, I race for 20mins straight. adrenaline pumping. controling a 220lb bike with 64hp (KTM 450 Factory). Heart rates up in tthe 160-175 range for 20mins? yeah its hard. I do motocross, football, basketball, and have done baseball. nothing compares to motocross Harry Jaketheman (2014) Motocross is harder than u think you have to be able to have many different skills to do it and you are moving your body the whole time Motocross is harder than u think you have to be able to have many different skills to do it and you are moving your body the whole time Jaketheman Harry (2014) In wrestling you move your whole body too, so really it's not any different. Plus in wrestling you literally have to starve yourself, do drills, stay the same weight for the season, and motivate yourself to overcome your opponent. I apologize if I offended anybody about motorcross not being hard and all, but wrestling is demanding. In wrestling you move your whole body too, so really it's not any different. Plus in wrestling you literally have to starve yourself, do drills, stay the same weight for the season, and motivate yourself to overcome your opponent. I apologize if I offended anybody about motorcross not being hard and all, but wrestling is demanding. Gavin Jaketheman (2020) I do both motocross and wrestling and wrestling beats motocross but mother crass beats football and hockey I do both motocross and wrestling and wrestling beats motocross but mother crass beats football and hockey Myrren Smith Jaketheman (2014) Well when you have raced two half hour moto's in blistering heat against 39 other top riders and hit the pits with a face full of dirt, then you will know how motocross (note it is not spelt with an 'r' as only those who have no idea put an 'r' in the spelling) is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world and would be way past wrestling. Well when you have raced two half hour moto's in blistering heat against 39 other top riders and hit the pits with a face full of dirt, then you will know how motocross (note it is not spelt with an 'r' as only those who have no idea put an 'r' in the spelling) is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world and would be way past wrestling. You love man juice Jaketheman (2014) Try falling from 30 feet at 40 mph. Hurts a lot more than cuddling men. How many wrestlers are held together with rods & pins. Dummy Try falling from 30 feet at 40 mph. Hurts a lot more than cuddling men. How many wrestlers are held together with rods & pins. Dummy Jaketheman You love man juice (2014)

Really now? You wouldn't survive a minute in wresting.

Really now? You wouldn't survive a minute in wresting. Chris Jaketheman (2014)

Pro wrestlers weigh lets say an average of 200lbs. Hard work to stop a 200lb (but we'll say 230lbs for comparing purposes) freight train of muscle coming at you. An extremly fit human can generate almost 1/4 of a horespower. But when you imagine wrestling around a 230lb chunk of metal with upwards of 55hp.... Yeah, quite a difference. Not only that, but you when have to move that chunk around for 30 odd minutes at full mental and physical capacity - and were not even getting into multi hour hare scrambles here - I consider it to be the most energy intensive sport out there. Pro wrestlers weigh lets say an average of 200lbs. Hard work to stop a 200lb (but we'll say 230lbs for comparing purposes) freight train of muscle coming at you. An extremly fit human can generate almost 1/4 of a horespower. But when you imagine wrestling around a 230lb chunk of metal with upwards of 55hp.... Yeah, quite a difference. Not only that, but you when have to move that chunk around for 30 odd minutes at full mental and physical capacity - and were not even getting into multi hour hare scrambles here - I consider it to be the most energy intensive sport out there. To give you some perspective, watch some RedBull hare scrambles, i assure you it will change your opinion.

Jwood113 Gary2 (2013)

I've raced motocross for 7 years and even won a state title. I've also wrestled. Motocross doesn't even come close to the toughness of wrestling. Sorry. I've raced motocross for 7 years and even won a state title. I've also wrestled. Motocross doesn't even come close to the toughness of wrestling. Sorry. Leighton Wilson Jwood113 (2015)

State title? No such thing... There is state races

State title? No such thing... There is state races Dan Pike Gary2 (2013)

Get in the ring then Buddy.

Get in the ring then Buddy. Lupac Gary2 (2014)

Have a football superstar verse a motorcross superstar in a race/strength competition and we'll see who wins. Have a football superstar verse a motorcross superstar in a race/strength competition and we'll see who wins. Micheal Gary2 (2014) I agree motocross should be in the top 5 for sure man, I raced in motocross for 2 years and just recently got into boxing, I could ride on a track pretty quickly for 30 minutes straight and i'd be tired afterwards, but after boxing even 10 minutes I can barely walk. I understand it's very hard to ride with your heart racing for 35 minutes straight, but professional boxers box for 40 minutes.... well, 3 minutes and 1 minute between each round. It gets REALLY tough. I believe boxing is right for number 1, but motocross is definitely number 2 I agree motocross should be in the top 5 for sure man, I raced in motocross for 2 years and just recently got into boxing, I could ride on a track pretty quickly for 30 minutes straight and i'd be tired afterwards, but after boxing even 10 minutes I can barely walk. I understand it's very hard to ride with your heart racing for 35 minutes straight, but professional boxers box for 40 minutes.... well, 3 minutes and 1 minute between each round. It gets REALLY tough. I believe boxing is right for number 1, but motocross is definitely number 2 Mat Gary2 (2014) This is the dumbest debate I've read in a while. Thanks for reminding me how passionate people can get about stupid debates! This is the dumbest debate I've read in a while. Thanks for reminding me how passionate people can get about stupid debates! Yuri Nator Gary2 (2020) It's not a sport because you're using a machine to help you move. MXis tough. It's not for the faint of heart. But it's not a sport. Sort of like how pro wrestling isn't for the faint of heart, but it's also not a sport. . It's not a sport because you're using a machine to help you move. MXis tough. It's not for the faint of heart. But it's not a sport. Sort of like how pro wrestling isn't for the faint of heart, but it's also not a sport. . Bloop Gary2 (2017) I have the same problem, but at least people know about Motocross, no one knows about Ocean racing.... :( I have the same problem, but at least people know about Motocross, no one knows about Ocean racing.... :( Bloop Gary2 (2017) You may be right, I've never tried motorcross. we sailors have the same problem, "you guys just sit in a boat and let the wind do the work, right?" People tell me its not a "real sport", why don't you stop playing golf and have a go in a 49er in 20 knots. Or better, take a round the world trip on a Volvo Ocean race Yacht, it'll be a nice tropical holiday. You may be right, I've never tried motorcross. we sailors have the same problem, "you guys just sit in a boat and let the wind do the work, right?" People tell me its not a "real sport", why don't you stop playing golf and have a go in a 49er in 20 knots. Or better, take a round the world trip on a Volvo Ocean race Yacht, it'll be a nice tropical holiday. Zsavage1 Gary2 (2016) you are 100% right..!! takes more effort and you use more of your body than any other sport.. period.. you are 100% right..!! takes more effort and you use more of your body than any other sport.. period.. Olifter Gary2 (2015) Imagine just for a minute taking your, lets say 250 lbs bike, squatting down and in one explosive movement lifting it over head. That's not even enough weight to be considered competitive in weightlifting. No love for weightlifting which is truly the most difficult sport on earth. It requires not only super human strength, but balance, flexibility, speed, endurance, and concentration that almost defies the limits humanly possible. Olympic weightlifters can jump higher than basketball players and can smoke sprinters for the first few yards. Try this squat down and touch your butt to the floor. Most won't even have the flexibility to do that without weight, let alone 400 lbs and stand back up. Imagine just for a minute taking your, lets say 250 lbs bike, squatting down and in one explosive movement lifting it over head. That's not even enough weight to be considered competitive in weightlifting. No love for weightlifting which is truly the most difficult sport on earth. It requires not only super human strength, but balance, flexibility, speed, endurance, and concentration that almost defies the limits humanly possible. Olympic weightlifters can jump higher than basketball players and can smoke sprinters for the first few yards. Try this squat down and touch your butt to the floor. Most won't even have the flexibility to do that without weight, let alone 400 lbs and stand back up. Wyatt Gary2 (2015) I agree highly like people that have never rode a bike just say it's easy it doesn't take any phisical strength and stuff like that and it makes me mad I agree highly like people that have never rode a bike just say it's easy it doesn't take any phisical strength and stuff like that and it makes me mad Alex Gary2 (2015) I'd actually put Formula 1 ahead of Motocross due to the extra muscular and mental stamina required. I'd actually put Formula 1 ahead of Motocross due to the extra muscular and mental stamina required. Lizza Angelis alex (2017) I'd place IndyCar over Formula 1 because their races tend to be longer, and their cars have limited driver aides. They do not even have Power Steering in IndyCar.... I have a lot of respect for Indy and F1 drivers, but MX/SX require more physical and mental stamina. I'd place IndyCar over Formula 1 because their races tend to be longer, and their cars have limited driver aides. They do not even have Power Steering in IndyCar.... I have a lot of respect for Indy and F1 drivers, but MX/SX require more physical and mental stamina. Walter Molloy alex (2015) You have no idea... I have been involved in MX/SX at the highest level, wrestling does not come close... how about racing a 4 hour National cross country of a National Hare and Hound.. not on of you so called experts have a clue what you are talking about... You have no idea... I have been involved in MX/SX at the highest level, wrestling does not come close... how about racing a 4 hour National cross country of a National Hare and Hound.. not on of you so called experts have a clue what you are talking about... Terry Felt (2013) Motorcross should be in the top. This is not a biased view. They pound there body for 35 minutes and risk their lives every rutted jump they glide. There have been more injuries and fatalities from the sport then any other sport out there. People start riding there bikes near the day they can walk (around 2-3) and still sometimes can't make it out to be a pro from injury or lack of physical endurance. Motorcross should be in the top. This is not a biased view. They pound there body for 35 minutes and risk their lives every rutted jump they glide. There have been more injuries and fatalities from the sport then any other sport out there. People start riding there bikes near the day they can walk (around 2-3) and still sometimes can't make it out to be a pro from injury or lack of physical endurance. Jaketheman (2013) Wrestling is actually the most complexed sport in history, no doubt about it. Wrestling is actually the most complexed sport in history, no doubt about it. Theast Jaketheman (2014) actually moto is. you have to throw a 200+ pound bike all over the place and pay attention to everyone else on the track actually moto is. you have to throw a 200+ pound bike all over the place and pay attention to everyone else on the track Justin (2013) I'd like to see a motocross rider pull a 2k. I say they'd quit at 1000 meters. Rowing should definatley be higher than things like basketball baseball and even football. As a varsity competitor of all three and then joining rowing... Nothing compares. But, I do appreciate gymnastics, water polo, and rugby I'd like to see a motocross rider pull a 2k. I say they'd quit at 1000 meters. Rowing should definatley be higher than things like basketball baseball and even football. As a varsity competitor of all three and then joining rowing... Nothing compares. But, I do appreciate gymnastics, water polo, and rugby Braeden888 Justin (2013) Dude Im 17 from nz i do motocross AND rowing. I was in the a final at the nz champs. I still think moto is MUCH harder than rowing. sure rowing aint all rainbows and sunshine its a load of handwork. BUT motocross is much harder! You just got served sir. Dude Im 17 from nz i do motocross AND rowing. I was in the a final at the nz champs. I still think moto is MUCH harder than rowing. sure rowing aint all rainbows and sunshine its a load of handwork. BUT motocross is much harder! You just got served sir. Matty Justin (2013)

The level you just underestimated motocross riders....: Severe

The level you just underestimated motocross riders....: Severe Motolife174 Justin (2014)

Justin you know nothing about what it takes for these athletes to train...watch the interview with Ryan Villopoto and hear his detailed daily training. than compare to everything else..and one thing everyone is forgetting...all other sports, wrestling aside are team sports. In both of these sports it is every man for themselves, there is no team when your on the track. Guys that have the crew and sponsor "team" will cut each other off and not think anything about it. It is all about who crosses the finish line first! Supercross/Motocross needs to be on list...they didn't find the experts in this sport for their imput..Hurricane Hannah, The GOAT-Ricky Carmichael..plenty of experts to explain the athleticism involved. Justin you know nothing about what it takes for these athletes to train...watch the interview with Ryan Villopoto and hear his detailed daily training. than compare to everything else..and one thing everyone is forgetting...all other sports, wrestling aside are team sports. In both of these sports it is every man for themselves, there is no team when your on the track. Guys that have the crew and sponsor "team" will cut each other off and not think anything about it. It is all about who crosses the finish line first! Supercross/Motocross needs to be on list...they didn't find the experts in this sport for their imput..Hurricane Hannah, The GOAT-Ricky Carmichael..plenty of experts to explain the athleticism involved. Db186 Justin (2013) Justin, I do agree with your views but I must let you know that one of the world's top racer; Mike Alessi, does those as "one" of his endurance training for racing. I also race motocross and rowing is an excellent way to strengthen my forearms and keep me on my toes when my heart rate is very high for extended times. Justin, I do agree with your views but I must let you know that one of the world's top racer; Mike Alessi, does those as "one" of his endurance training for racing. I also race motocross and rowing is an excellent way to strengthen my forearms and keep me on my toes when my heart rate is very high for extended times. Stone Justin (2014) Many motocross riders actually row boats to train since it works so many muscle groups at once.....so i am certain they could keep up Many motocross riders actually row boats to train since it works so many muscle groups at once.....so i am certain they could keep up Stu (2013) Baseball is NOT a demanding sport. Anyone who knows how to hit a ball can play. Whereas even you know how to throw a football or kick a soccer ball, you can't play that sport. I believe that "number of skills/abilities required to play" are important. But there are occasions where the physicality of the sport outweighs other factors. I can safely acknowledge that rowing is extremely hard. I did rowing once, and I saw other competitors fainting and passing out due to the fatigue that it put on the body. I, myself, could not stand up after competing in a rowing competition. Baseball is NOT a demanding sport. Anyone who knows how to hit a ball can play. Whereas even you know how to throw a football or kick a soccer ball, you can't play that sport. I believe that "number of skills/abilities required to play" are important. But there are occasions where the physicality of the sport outweighs other factors. I can safely acknowledge that rowing is extremely hard. I did rowing once, and I saw other competitors fainting and passing out due to the fatigue that it put on the body. I, myself, could not stand up after competing in a rowing competition. Natalieshaddox (2013) Why is motocross not listed? It's way more physically demanding than most if not all of these sports listed. If you have any doubt then I suggest you take a 200+ lbs bike for few laps and then tell me how you feel. People have no clue what it truly takes to ride motocross. You should really look up some of the sports top athletes training videos. I'm in no way dissing all the other sports or athletes I've got nothing but respect for them all but to say motocross riders couldn't compete with other athletes is probably the most ignorant thing I've ever heard. Why is motocross not listed? It's way more physically demanding than most if not all of these sports listed. If you have any doubt then I suggest you take a 200+ lbs bike for few laps and then tell me how you feel. People have no clue what it truly takes to ride motocross. You should really look up some of the sports top athletes training videos. I'm in no way dissing all the other sports or athletes I've got nothing but respect for them all but to say motocross riders couldn't compete with other athletes is probably the most ignorant thing I've ever heard. Ted Natalieshaddox (2013) They left motocross off this list because it is on another level entirely. They just didn't want to make all these other "athletes" feel bad about themselves. I have been racing for 14 years, I have also played soccer, tennis, football, basketball, and ran cross country. None are even remotely close. Cross country is the next toughest sport I have done, but that is only about 1/4 of my training for motocross. I also have to lift, cycle (road and mountain), and of course, ride my motorcycle. They left motocross off this list because it is on another level entirely. They just didn't want to make all these other "athletes" feel bad about themselves. I have been racing for 14 years, I have also played soccer, tennis, football, basketball, and ran cross country. None are even remotely close. Cross country is the next toughest sport I have done, but that is only about 1/4 of my training for motocross. I also have to lift, cycle (road and mountain), and of course, ride my motorcycle. Makoosik (2013)

baseball requires more athleticism than soccer? Get out of here!

baseball requires more athleticism than soccer? Get out of here! Swimchick22 (2013)

...first of all, the fact that things like 'team handball' and badmiton are listed above any form of swimming is just absurd. I challenge anyone that hasn't done any competitive swimming to swim one practice, accomplish over 8,000 yards a day, do sprints, and extreme endurance distance events and THEN try and tell me that swimming deserves to be ranked 36th and 45th. i dont know who the "experts" are, but that is ridiculous. ...first of all, the fact that things like 'team handball' and badmiton are listed above any form of swimming is just absurd. I challenge anyone that hasn't done any competitive swimming to swim one practice, accomplish over 8,000 yards a day, do sprints, and extreme endurance distance events and THEN try and tell me that swimming deserves to be ranked 36th and 45th. i dont know who the "experts" are, but that is ridiculous. Sonya (2013)

Why has.n't motocross or endrocross been investigated? Big mistake.

My grandson rides 90 min. endros back to back (Sat & Sun). It is like running a marathon. Why has.n't motocross or endrocross been investigated? Big mistake. My grandson rides 90 min. endros back to back (Sat & Sun). It is like running a marathon. Tyler sonya (2013)

does he have to recover for days after doing them?

does he have to recover for days after doing them? Julie (2013)

football is so over rated

football is so over rated Kyle (2013)

Is it just me or is EVERYONE on this damn website a motocross rider?

But to me Wrestling is one of the top, granted I have never once even rode motocross, mainly because it's a battle between two guys who have been trained to takedown and pin the other, for sometimes 10 full minutes you are just going full power at someone your own size and having to lift them, so if you ask me, wrestling Is it just me or is EVERYONE on this damn website a motocross rider? But to me Wrestling is one of the top, granted I have never once even rode motocross, mainly because it's a battle between two guys who have been trained to takedown and pin the other, for sometimes 10 full minutes you are just going full power at someone your own size and having to lift them, so if you ask me, wrestling M (2013)

Swimming-#36?? Really??

Swimming-#36?? Really?? Competitive swimming is overlooked SO often, swimming deserves to be in the top 1-10. This sport requires so much endurance, physical training, and mental training that I doubt some other athletes could even handle half of the average high school varsity swim practice. No other sport leaves someone so tired, so full of pain than swimming does. (no one has felt pain until they've swam the last lap of a race and the burning that is in your body its the most extreme pain but you still have to keep on giving it your all) and when you finish the idea is to be in anerobic shock meaning you don't have have enough oxygen in your blood stream. No other sport in the world has as much repetive motion as swimming does. you can not take a stoke or not kick you have to coninually move every muscle in your body for hours on end with out oxygen. At the end of a lap, you are so out of breath. But no, you cant breathe yet. Do a flipturn. Stay underwater, streamline and kick. Your lungs are burning, but no, don't breathe yet. Get to the surface, swim your breakout strokes. Stick your head to the side (or out for butterfly/breastroke) and take a sip of oxygen, stick your head right back down. Lungs still burning, muscles burning. Swimming takes so much training, A lot of people think that at swim practice we just swim back and forth the whole time and that's that, but it's so much more than that. The sets we do are so utterly grueling and demanding of your body. I've seen many people (myself included) throw up out of pain and exhaustion during practice.We are eating 2-4 times more calories than the average person every day to keep up with calories burned while swimming. I'd like to see a soccer player, or a football player hop in the pool and do a 400 IM or a 200 butterfly, or swim a practice with the 10 year olds and watch them stop at the wall after a 100 saying they can't do it. Sorry I went on a rant. I just can't believe this amazing sport isn't at least #3. Swimming takes so much training, A lot of people think that at swim practice we just swim back and forth the whole time and that's that, but it's so much more than that. The sets we do are so utterly grueling and demanding of your body. I've seen many people (myself included) throw up out of pain and exhaustion during practice.We are eating 2-4 times more calories than the average person every day to keep up with calories burned while swimming. I'd like to see a soccer player, or a football player hop in the pool and do a 400 IM or a 200 butterfly, or swim a practice with the 10 year olds and watch them stop at the wall after a 100 saying they can't do it. Sorry I went on a rant. I just can't believe this amazing sport isn't at least #3. Julie M (2013) This just said it all i totally agree with you 110% swimming is the hardest and the best sport and yeah swimmers eat a lot haha!!!!!! This just said it all i totally agree with you 110% swimming is the hardest and the best sport and yeah swimmers eat a lot haha!!!!!! RowingIsFoeople M (2014) Try riding a dirtbike then tell me how you feel the swimming is top 10 Try riding a dirtbike then tell me how you feel the swimming is top 10 Mary (2014) Well I've done both. And I can tell you that swimming is WAY harder than motocross. It requires actual physical strength and endurance, motocross you're just relying on your bike. Hop in the water and swim 3 mile without stopping (something swimmers do on a regular basis). Then you can tell me that motocross is harder than swim. Ignorant idiots like you trash swimming when all you've ever done is splashed around in the YMCA pool playing marco polo. Well I've done both. And I can tell you that swimming is WAY harder than motocross. It requires actual physical strength and endurance, motocross you're just relying on your bike. Hop in the water and swim 3 mile without stopping (something swimmers do on a regular basis). Then you can tell me that motocross is harder than swim. Ignorant idiots like you trash swimming when all you've ever done is splashed around in the YMCA pool playing marco polo. Chris mary (2014) Well Mary, I am in complete agreement that swimming should be in the top 10, probably top 3 most likely ( And believe me, I know that pain) I'm a lifeguard at my pool, am part of a swim team, and swim train every other day. However, i also race motocross, (And am in no way a pro) and ican tell you that if you think you just "rely on your bike", you are very wrong. I assume your "motocross" consisted of 5minutes of riding your cousins 125cc 4t around in circles. It is completely unparalleled by any sport in the way of physical exertion. Watch some pov on youtube- then realize that was just one lap and they probably were practicing. Then watch " for people who say motocross is easy". Realize that swimming, though hard, is not near motocross. Well Mary, I am in complete agreement that swimming should be in the top 10, probably top 3 most likely ( And believe me, I know that pain) I'm a lifeguard at my pool, am part of a swim team, and swim train every other day. However, i also race motocross, (And am in no way a pro) and ican tell you that if you think you just "rely on your bike", you are very wrong. I assume your "motocross" consisted of 5minutes of riding your cousins 125cc 4t around in circles. It is completely unparalleled by any sport in the way of physical exertion. Watch some pov on youtube- then realize that was just one lap and they probably were practicing. Then watch " for people who say motocross is easy". Realize that swimming, though hard, is not near motocross. Jason mary (2014) If you think motocross is just "relying on your bike" then the only experience you have is riding a bike around an open yard at 8mph. If you think motocross is just "relying on your bike" then the only experience you have is riding a bike around an open yard at 8mph. Sarah (2013) well dance was proven harder than foot ball by Harvard University so I guess Dance is technically #3 even though this list is completely Bias towards mens sports.. ever gone through everything to got en Pointe and you'll find every sport easy well dance was proven harder than foot ball by Harvard University so I guess Dance is technically #3 even though this list is completely Bias towards mens sports.. ever gone through everything to got en Pointe and you'll find every sport easy

Tevyn M (2013)

where is motocross in this list? having to consistently have a heart rate of 160 and above for 17 to 35 minutes straight depending on the race of motocross (outdoors) or supercross (indoors). this sports list includes skateboarding which is not a hard sport but has a risk of injury. motocross is an extremely hard sport with and extreme risk of injury. Also, motocross riders have to be in the best shape possible. the Millsaps Training Facility for amateur riders was asked by OLYMPIC ATHLETES to have their training schedule and train there and they were declined. So if motocross is "so easy" you go out and try controlling a 200 pound or more dirtbike with your whole body for 15 to however long the race is. where is motocross in this list? having to consistently have a heart rate of 160 and above for 17 to 35 minutes straight depending on the race of motocross (outdoors) or supercross (indoors). this sports list includes skateboarding which is not a hard sport but has a risk of injury. motocross is an extremely hard sport with and extreme risk of injury. Also, motocross riders have to be in the best shape possible. the Millsaps Training Facility for amateur riders was asked by OLYMPIC ATHLETES to have their training schedule and train there and they were declined. So if motocross is "so easy" you go out and try controlling a 200 pound or more dirtbike with your whole body for 15 to however long the race is. Jt (2013)

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why is table tennis on there

why is table tennis on there Lizza Angelis jt (2017)

I was wondering why Fishing was on the list....

I was wondering why Fishing was on the list.... Joey Delamare (2013)

And where the hell is motorcross?! And auto racing is 32. Some people! And where the hell is motorcross?! And auto racing is 32. Some people! Doug (2013) I think most of the people commenting are forgetting what areas they are basing this list on (endurance, strength, power, speed, agility, flexibility, hand-eye coordination, nerve, durability and analytic aptitude). While a goalie in the NHL will probably have better hand-eye coordination and agility than a rower, the rower will probably have higher endurance and strength. I think most of the people commenting are forgetting what areas they are basing this list on (endurance, strength, power, speed, agility, flexibility, hand-eye coordination, nerve, durability and analytic aptitude). While a goalie in the NHL will probably have better hand-eye coordination and agility than a rower, the rower will probably have higher endurance and strength. This study is false (2013) I can assure you that any of you hockey players, basketball players or football players wouldnt even make it through a college wrestling practice warm up. I can assure you that any of you hockey players, basketball players or football players wouldnt even make it through a college wrestling practice warm up. Joey Delamare (2013) Baseball is anywhere from 30 to 50 in my opinion. Just because it is a popular sport does not mean that it takes much skill. Who made this list? 9, really!!! Baseball is anywhere from 30 to 50 in my opinion. Just because it is a popular sport does not mean that it takes much skill. Who made this list? 9, really!!! WTF?! (2013)

This list is absolutely terrible. Badminton, I can confirm- is the easiest sport on the planet. And it sits at 30?!?! above distance running and water skiing?!?!?

Not only this- but really? the Track and Field selections are nearly backwards. I have done all of them, and I can confirm that distance/middle distance races are the most difficult events on the track. Do sprinters puke and pass out after their races?! I think not. Whoever made this list did not take into consideration the amount of pain, conditioning and skill required in swimming, running, and the more 'basic' sports.

Just because it doesn't need eye-hand coordination, doesn't make it easy.

This list is absolutely terrible. Badminton, I can confirm- is the easiest sport on the planet. And it sits at 30?!?! above distance running and water skiing?!?!? Not only this- but really? the Track and Field selections are nearly backwards. I have done all of them, and I can confirm that distance/middle distance races are the most difficult events on the track. Do sprinters puke and pass out after their races?! I think not. Whoever made this list did not take into consideration the amount of pain, conditioning and skill required in swimming, running, and the more 'basic' sports. Just because it doesn't need eye-hand coordination, doesn't make it easy. Cathleen WTF?! (2019) Yes! Finally, someone agrees with me about the difficulty of distance/mid-distance running! And swimming is very difficult too. :) Yes! Finally, someone agrees with me about the difficulty of distance/mid-distance running! And swimming is very difficult too. :) Brandon Raguz WTF?! (2014) Distance/middle distance is the most difficult? No. Not at all. Try pole vaulting. and no not two or three practices but stick with it and its definitely the hardest track event and should be higher on this list. Pole vaulters use almost every single muscle in their body. They are some of the fastest, strongest and best athletes on the track. No doubt about that Distance/middle distance is the most difficult? No. Not at all. Try pole vaulting. and no not two or three practices but stick with it and its definitely the hardest track event and should be higher on this list. Pole vaulters use almost every single muscle in their body. They are some of the fastest, strongest and best athletes on the track. No doubt about that Daniel's TightBottom Brandon Raguz (2020)

Running track is painful and mentally draining

Running track is painful and mentally draining SR Ruger (2013)

basketball over wrestling... SEROUSLY..?? THIS LIST A JOKE

basketball over wrestling... SEROUSLY..?? THIS LIST A JOKE Cmo303 (2013)

So badminton is more intense than sprint swimming?

So badminton is more intense than sprint swimming? Travis7 (2013)

I agree that motocross is very hard but a two hour Hare Scramble will kill you if you cant handle a 200-250 lb bike. I do wrestling and football also and a Hare Scramble beats them by a long shot. I agree that motocross is very hard but a two hour Hare Scramble will kill you if you cant handle a 200-250 lb bike. I do wrestling and football also and a Hare Scramble beats them by a long shot. Lizza Angelis Travis7 (2017) When I say Motocross, I mean the entire spread of their sport, meaning hare scrambles, MX, SX, Arenacross, Endurocross, and every other type of MX that there is... When I say Motocross, I mean the entire spread of their sport, meaning hare scrambles, MX, SX, Arenacross, Endurocross, and every other type of MX that there is... RowingIsForGayPeople Travis7 (2014) Motocross requires endurance strength power speed agility flexibility hand-eye coordination nerve durability and analytic aptitude. Motocross requires endurance strength power speed agility flexibility hand-eye coordination nerve durability and analytic aptitude. Jaketheman (2013) Wrestling is the most demanding sport in my opionon, and I know it because I'm a wrestler, and it is very demanding on the body and takes full determination, drive, and mental toughness to go through it. Like my coach said, wrestling is hard, and supposed to be, or else not everybody would have joined wrestling because it was the easiest sport out there. Wrestling is the most demanding sport in my opionon, and I know it because I'm a wrestler, and it is very demanding on the body and takes full determination, drive, and mental toughness to go through it. Like my coach said, wrestling is hard, and supposed to be, or else not everybody would have joined wrestling because it was the easiest sport out there. Jdoro66 (2013) idk y ppl are disagreeing with boxing being number 1.. a lot of pol have no idea how physically demanding it is to do it. look up the training routines and how much a boxer has to prepare for just 1 fight.. they train 6 days a week jog ATLEAST 10 miles a day and a whole lot more.. try it yourself and you will deffinetly change your mind about it trust me.. idk y ppl are disagreeing with boxing being number 1.. a lot of pol have no idea how physically demanding it is to do it. look up the training routines and how much a boxer has to prepare for just 1 fight.. they train 6 days a week jog ATLEAST 10 miles a day and a whole lot more.. try it yourself and you will deffinetly change your mind about it trust me.. Vance jdoro66 (2013) I boxed for 13 years and was a 9 time golden glove champion, I loved it and it is very demanding but motocross is at least twice as demanding. I boxed for 13 years and was a 9 time golden glove champion, I loved it and it is very demanding but motocross is at least twice as demanding. Floydmayweather vance (2013) I love how everyone on threads like this is a champion or expert on every sport.... post pics of your golden gloves trophies.. I love how everyone on threads like this is a champion or expert on every sport.... post pics of your golden gloves trophies.. James floydmayweather (2014) 9 time golden glove boxing champion and now your into motocross yeah? hahahahahaha these people 9 time golden glove boxing champion and now your into motocross yeah? hahahahahaha these people Lizza Angelis jdoro66 (2017) I don't think they are necessarily disagreeing with Boxing's ranking, but rather an omission of a very physically demanding sport that for all rights should be in the top 10 if not 5. I don't think they are necessarily disagreeing with Boxing's ranking, but rather an omission of a very physically demanding sport that for all rights should be in the top 10 if not 5. Bri (2014) I think rugby is the toughest sport. Getting tackled with no protection and at a high speed. Football stops after every play. With rugby, you really don't get any down time to recover. Rugby is a fast pase sport that needs a lot of endurance and strength. It's a mental and physical game. I think rugby is the toughest sport. Getting tackled with no protection and at a high speed. Football stops after every play. With rugby, you really don't get any down time to recover. Rugby is a fast pase sport that needs a lot of endurance and strength. It's a mental and physical game. XXcanadienrugbyplayerXx (2014) How does football beat rugby its the same with no pads rugby players would kill football players with pads. How does football beat rugby its the same with no pads rugby players would kill football players with pads. Hannah (2014)

They count fishing as a sport and not dancing...

They count fishing as a sport and not dancing... Lizza Angelis Hannah (2017) LOL Yep they count fishing as a demanding sport but leave out competitive dancing and motocross. LOL Yep they count fishing as a demanding sport but leave out competitive dancing and motocross. Little Lima Bean (2013) I run 60+ miles per week as a female, weight lift for an hour two days a week, and perform workouts that few other sports can touch. Explain to me how 4 miles with a 2 minute break in between each, at 5:20min mile pace, after completing two 800m @ 2:28 pace, and then run a two mile cool-down. I have seen girls pass out at practice, vomit, begin to drool, and cry in the grass. These are individuals that you would consider 'used to it,' as well. Even after this, we have an assortment of push-ups, calisthenic, plyometric- etc routines to do that last up to 45 minutes. I would much rather do a 15 mile long run than this twice a week. It's a sport that you quickly need to learn how to kick the living sh*t out of yourself. I run 60+ miles per week as a female, weight lift for an hour two days a week, and perform workouts that few other sports can touch. Explain to me how 4 miles with a 2 minute break in between each, at 5:20min mile pace, after completing two 800m @ 2:28 pace, and then run a two mile cool-down. I have seen girls pass out at practice, vomit, begin to drool, and cry in the grass. These are individuals that you would consider 'used to it,' as well. Even after this, we have an assortment of push-ups, calisthenic, plyometric- etc routines to do that last up to 45 minutes. I would much rather do a 15 mile long run than this twice a week. It's a sport that you quickly need to learn how to kick the living sh*t out of yourself. Chris Daigle (2013) For all of the people who are writing about motocross, you are right to complain. How about mountain biking? YOU are the engine powering the bike through ruts and uphill, then controlling it downhill and hitting the right line in berms. For all of the people who are writing about motocross, you are right to complain. How about mountain biking? YOU are the engine powering the bike through ruts and uphill, then controlling it downhill and hitting the right line in berms. David Jones-Richerson (2013) seriously? anyone who has pole vaulted (more than 15 feet) knows that it takes a special breed of athlete to accomplish that feet. It takes the most strength, speed, consistency, power, explosive and controlled movements, conscious split second thoughts/decisions, and more guts than anything else out there. This should be in top five at least. No offense to other sports. seriously? anyone who has pole vaulted (more than 15 feet) knows that it takes a special breed of athlete to accomplish that feet. It takes the most strength, speed, consistency, power, explosive and controlled movements, conscious split second thoughts/decisions, and more guts than anything else out there. This should be in top five at least. No offense to other sports. Catherine Helgey (2013) Let's just all agree to never use this list as anything official ever Let's just all agree to never use this list as anything official ever Jay (2013) I do MMA, boxing, soccer, tennis , running and swim.... MMA is definitely number 1. Becoz it s a tough game physically, when u can t breath anymore and have to wrestle a 220 pounds guy on top of u or get up and get punched in the face while ure completely gazzed out. I vomit so many times... Tennis is second to me as i play very high level, matches are endless and there are no direct faults... U need to hit the ball 10 times before winning the point and mentally this is tough. Playing for fun isnt demanding as players generally put the pall in net and are slow paced. i realised how tough it was when my cousin a high class marathon guy played against me and after 2 h30 of me putting the ball left and right so that he can reach it and play it he told me stop... No more he couldnt play any more. His upper body was soar, joints completely out. It was 43 degrees celsius playing direct on the sun but this is how pros are playin everyday and believe me they play 4 hrs of hard hitting and left to right ... Joints get destroyed. Soccer is demanding but there are no real mental game which is completely different and u only play 1h 30 one game a week. Mental kills you. I do MMA, boxing, soccer, tennis , running and swim.... MMA is definitely number 1. Becoz it s a tough game physically, when u can t breath anymore and have to wrestle a 220 pounds guy on top of u or get up and get punched in the face while ure completely gazzed out. I vomit so many times... Tennis is second to me as i play very high level, matches are endless and there are no direct faults... U need to hit the ball 10 times before winning the point and mentally this is tough. Playing for fun isnt demanding as players generally put the pall in net and are slow paced. i realised how tough it was when my cousin a high class marathon guy played against me and after 2 h30 of me putting the ball left and right so that he can reach it and play it he told me stop... No more he couldnt play any more. His upper body was soar, joints completely out. It was 43 degrees celsius playing direct on the sun but this is how pros are playin everyday and believe me they play 4 hrs of hard hitting and left to right ... Joints get destroyed. Soccer is demanding but there are no real mental game which is completely different and u only play 1h 30 one game a week. Mental kills you. Matty Jay (2013) MMA is all out wrestling a 220lb guy. Motocross is wrestling a 220lb machine. Both should be at the top. MMA is all out wrestling a 220lb guy. Motocross is wrestling a 220lb machine. Both should be at the top. Frock Matty (2013) I think mma should be a top sport.... But how can American football be in the top five.... I see so many fat football players... Name one fat motocross rider..... I think mma should be a top sport.... But how can American football be in the top five.... I see so many fat football players... Name one fat motocross rider..... Marion (2013) Are you serious? Where is Equestrian? No, im not talking about the racing, im taking about Vaulting, polo, polocrosses, horseball, cross country, dressage, barrel racing, reining, show jumping, eventing? Where are these equine sports? Im a proud horse rider myself and let me tell you, every person who thinks horse riding is not a sport either is jealous of us or has only ever ridden trail ponies. Trail riding is NOT a sport, but show jumping and such IS. People say 'the horse does all the work', and that is not true. The horse moves and gives you access to freedom, the rider tells the horse to jump, stays on, trains the horse, communicates with their legs and reins, has to form a bond with the creature. I would love to put you on a 17.2 hh horse and going over an 8 non-cross jump course with the fences around 3-4ft high at the canter. Don't underestimate us, we are EQUESTRIANS, living our lives competing in the sport of kings. Are you serious? Where is Equestrian? No, im not talking about the racing, im taking about Vaulting, polo, polocrosses, horseball, cross country, dressage, barrel racing, reining, show jumping, eventing? Where are these equine sports? Im a proud horse rider myself and let me tell you, every person who thinks horse riding is not a sport either is jealous of us or has only ever ridden trail ponies. Trail riding is NOT a sport, but show jumping and such IS. People say 'the horse does all the work', and that is not true. The horse moves and gives you access to freedom, the rider tells the horse to jump, stays on, trains the horse, communicates with their legs and reins, has to form a bond with the creature. I would love to put you on a 17.2 hh horse and going over an 8 non-cross jump course with the fences around 3-4ft high at the canter. Don't underestimate us, we are EQUESTRIANS, living our lives competing in the sport of kings. Colin Marion (2013) No offense, but all you need to be an equestrian is to be very small and have an interest in riding. I understand that it is not easy, but when you have spent 10's of thousands of dollars on a well bred horse that is capable of doing the jump, you just need to control it. Look at a sport like hockey and compare it to equestrian sports. Are there guys who are 6'6" (on skates) 230 pounds, skating along at 30 miles an hour, trying to level you into some glass boards. Are you (or your horse) balancing on a 5 mm thick blade? Do you risk getting hit in the face with a rock hard piece of rubber that is movie at 100 mph? There is no comparison. Horse riding may take skill but hockey takes skill, toughness, physical strength, aggression and endurance. No offense, but all you need to be an equestrian is to be very small and have an interest in riding. I understand that it is not easy, but when you have spent 10's of thousands of dollars on a well bred horse that is capable of doing the jump, you just need to control it. Look at a sport like hockey and compare it to equestrian sports. Are there guys who are 6'6" (on skates) 230 pounds, skating along at 30 miles an hour, trying to level you into some glass boards. Are you (or your horse) balancing on a 5 mm thick blade? Do you risk getting hit in the face with a rock hard piece of rubber that is movie at 100 mph? There is no comparison. Horse riding may take skill but hockey takes skill, toughness, physical strength, aggression and endurance. Kblocksdorf Colin (2013) I can assure you Marion, that it is very unlikely any person with only an interest in riding would easily acquire the skill to make a well-bred horse worth thousands of dollars jump a course of jump--or an ill-bred horse worth fifty dollars, for that matter. Saying all you have to do is 'control it' is like telling someone who wants to play hockey is 'all you have to do is control the puck'. Much easier said than done. And, horseback riding is a very dangerous sport. A 2007 study from the University of Calgary found published in the American Journal of Surgery cites a previous study: "hospital admission rate associated with equestrian activity is .49/1000 hours of riding. The rate when motorcycle riding is merely .14/1000 hours." And, it's not rookie rides that are getting the worst injuries. It's experienced riders, who ride more difficult horses in more challenging situations. As to toughness, strength, and endurance and the rest of it--anyone who does distance racing, ride 'n' tie or eventing might take issue with your opinion. As Colin says, equestrian sports are drastically misunderstood. I can assure you Marion, that it is very unlikely any person with only an interest in riding would easily acquire the skill to make a well-bred horse worth thousands of dollars jump a course of jump--or an ill-bred horse worth fifty dollars, for that matter. Saying all you have to do is 'control it' is like telling someone who wants to play hockey is 'all you have to do is control the puck'. Much easier said than done. And, horseback riding is a very dangerous sport. A 2007 study from the University of Calgary found published in the American Journal of Surgery cites a previous study: "hospital admission rate associated with equestrian activity is .49/1000 hours of riding. The rate when motorcycle riding is merely .14/1000 hours." And, it's not rookie rides that are getting the worst injuries. It's experienced riders, who ride more difficult horses in more challenging situations. As to toughness, strength, and endurance and the rest of it--anyone who does distance racing, ride 'n' tie or eventing might take issue with your opinion. As Colin says, equestrian sports are drastically misunderstood. L Colin (2013) Look, I could argue with you, but it wouldn't even be worth it. Equestrian sports are drastically misunderstood. But no one asked you to compare it to hockey, especially when you have no riding experience. I've never played hockey, so I won't compare my riding to hockey. Fair? I am, however, laughing at your very skewed perspective of horse back riding. Look, I could argue with you, but it wouldn't even be worth it. Equestrian sports are drastically misunderstood. But no one asked you to compare it to hockey, especially when you have no riding experience. I've never played hockey, so I won't compare my riding to hockey. Fair? I am, however, laughing at your very skewed perspective of horse back riding. Cathleen (2019) Ridiculous. Distance running/cross country is so unbelievably hard, it should at least be in the top ten. Whoever ranked this has probably never woken up at 4 am to run 6-9 miles in all types of weather at a very fast, challenging pace or done a distance workout. With all due respect, how are sports like fencing, skateboarding, surfing, figure skating, baseball, tennis, and volleyball rated as more demanding than distance running? And sprinting is listed as more demanding than distance running too? I tried running both distance and sprints in track and field, and trust me, distance is way harder. I know that you have to be incredibly fast to be a sprinter, but you have to be kind of fast and you have to have amazing endurance to be a distance runner. In order to run at a certain fast pace at meets, we run 6-9 miles at practice to develop our speed. Remake this list after you go through one of my cross country practices, please! Ridiculous. Distance running/cross country is so unbelievably hard, it should at least be in the top ten. Whoever ranked this has probably never woken up at 4 am to run 6-9 miles in all types of weather at a very fast, challenging pace or done a distance workout. With all due respect, how are sports like fencing, skateboarding, surfing, figure skating, baseball, tennis, and volleyball rated as more demanding than distance running? And sprinting is listed as more demanding than distance running too? I tried running both distance and sprints in track and field, and trust me, distance is way harder. I know that you have to be incredibly fast to be a sprinter, but you have to be kind of fast and you have to have amazing endurance to be a distance runner. In order to run at a certain fast pace at meets, we run 6-9 miles at practice to develop our speed. Remake this list after you go through one of my cross country practices, please! Allee (2014) I strongly disagree with this website for many reasons. A. The top sports are all really popular sports. Those are basically the ONLY sports that get recognized and the are not even remotely challenging. As a swimmer I come home from practice and I can barley move my legs and it hurts to lift my arm up to eat. I am a 14 and swim 7000 yards a day with 30 minutes of mental training on Mondays and core and cardio on Tuesdays. I also just got done with an OLYMPIC WORLD RECORD HOLDER workout. Not only is our practices hard but we have to push ourselves to the limit in every race for 3 days straight. We swim about 10 events and by the end I can barely move. In baseball you basically stand around the whole time waiting for the ball to come to u and when it does you quickly throw it and you basically done for the rest of the inning. Then you sit around and wait to bat and when you do bat it takes very little strength to hit the ball and quickly run to the base in like 5 seconds. Don't even get me started on football. You do a 10 second play and you rest for 30. No tell me how that's a sport? You don't really have to try at all. And basketball? I did basket ball for 2 years and I have to say that yes it is challenging but not even close to where swimming is. You just run around the court for a while and try to shoot a basket. I would just really appreciate if espn would recognize other sports than the easier ones in the world. Because seriously I am done with espn because they only show football and basketball and base ball and don't care about the other 2 billion other athletes out there. I strongly disagree with this website for many reasons. A. The top sports are all really popular sports. Those are basically the ONLY sports that get recognized and the are not even remotely challenging. As a swimmer I come home from practice and I can barley move my legs and it hurts to lift my arm up to eat. I am a 14 and swim 7000 yards a day with 30 minutes of mental training on Mondays and core and cardio on Tuesdays. I also just got done with an OLYMPIC WORLD RECORD HOLDER workout. Not only is our practices hard but we have to push ourselves to the limit in every race for 3 days straight. We swim about 10 events and by the end I can barely move. In baseball you basically stand around the whole time waiting for the ball to come to u and when it does you quickly throw it and you basically done for the rest of the inning. Then you sit around and wait to bat and when you do bat it takes very little strength to hit the ball and quickly run to the base in like 5 seconds. Don't even get me started on football. You do a 10 second play and you rest for 30. No tell me how that's a sport? You don't really have to try at all. And basketball? I did basket ball for 2 years and I have to say that yes it is challenging but not even close to where swimming is. You just run around the court for a while and try to shoot a basket. I would just really appreciate if espn would recognize other sports than the easier ones in the world. Because seriously I am done with espn because they only show football and basketball and base ball and don't care about the other 2 billion other athletes out there. Noodle (2014) I strongly disagree with wrestling being placed below basketball and football. Wrestling may be 6 minutes and not 48, but it is nonstop full contact that demands extreme conditioning and dedication. Wrestling also involves managing weight, something almost every other does not. I strongly disagree with wrestling being placed below basketball and football. Wrestling may be 6 minutes and not 48, but it is nonstop full contact that demands extreme conditioning and dedication. Wrestling also involves managing weight, something almost every other does not. Asiabear (2014) I think someone forgot about rock climbing which may just be one of the most dangerous and hardest sports out there I think someone forgot about rock climbing which may just be one of the most dangerous and hardest sports out there Han Villarr (2013) its sad how rowing is in such a low rank. From all the sports I've done, Crew is over the top in demand of effort and intensity to the point where after a race or even a after practice piece you can barely breath and standing is in the rank of impossible. The one sport where the quote "All it takes is all you got" makes perfect sense. and the thing is, not everyone that has tried the sport have given their all. You choose how much effort to put, you choose how much pain to take throughout a piece, of course your couch( or cox ) are there to push you, and to make you give your 100%, but they don't have a way to see how much you are putting on the table. Its your choice how fast you want to be, you have to be mentally and physically strong and have a touch of craziness to go through what a rower that puts 100% do. Its not a game, but it does has it fun moments and its deffinitly the best experience that I had been through and the also one of the best team sport since you really have to get know each other.During a race, all you have to think is to put your everything in everysingle stroke, reach the point where you feel that this your last stroke and that you cant go on anymore but yet you manage to take another stroke and then another without letting off the power applied. Just so at the last part lf the race its only your heart and desire to win that pushes you to the finish line. Rowing deserves more respect than what it gets. Its sad, kids on my school don't care about our rowing team, even after finishing 8th overall in nationals, yet we get no support or recognition. But ofcourse the football team does, the team that won less than half their games. Smh its sad how rowing is in such a low rank. From all the sports I've done, Crew is over the top in demand of effort and intensity to the point where after a race or even a after practice piece you can barely breath and standing is in the rank of impossible. The one sport where the quote "All it takes is all you got" makes perfect sense. and the thing is, not everyone that has tried the sport have given their all. You choose how much effort to put, you choose how much pain to take throughout a piece, of course your couch( or cox ) are there to push you, and to make you give your 100%, but they don't have a way to see how much you are putting on the table. Its your choice how fast you want to be, you have to be mentally and physically strong and have a touch of craziness to go through what a rower that puts 100% do. Its not a game, but it does has it fun moments and its deffinitly the best experience that I had been through and the also one of the best team sport since you really have to get know each other.During a race, all you have to think is to put your everything in everysingle stroke, reach the point where you feel that this your last stroke and that you cant go on anymore but yet you manage to take another stroke and then another without letting off the power applied. Just so at the last part lf the race its only your heart and desire to win that pushes you to the finish line. Rowing deserves more respect than what it gets. Its sad, kids on my school don't care about our rowing team, even after finishing 8th overall in nationals, yet we get no support or recognition. But ofcourse the football team does, the team that won less than half their games. Smh Cathleen Han Villarr (2019)

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Motocross compare to eachother?

Motocross compare to eachother? Zsavage1 Ryan (2016)

If what you say happens, it will kill you. How is it physical demanding because of that? Your scenario is retarted. So if I'm a pedestrian it is more physical demanding than boxing because a car might kill me?

its funny your just hugging someone on a matt

its funny your just hugging someone on a matt Eddie Jaketheman (2013)

Wrestlers get hit hard. Riders get hit hard.

Wrestlers fight without a break. Riders ride without a break.

.... So tell me how Motocross is any less hard than wrestling?

How do you prove cheating?

Does everyone get a bonus?

Laramie Payne Guest (2015)

Really now? You wouldn't survive a minute in wresting.

Really now? You wouldn't survive a minute in wresting. Chris Jaketheman (2014)

Jwood113 Gary2 (2013)

State title? No such thing... There is state races

Get in the ring then Buddy.

Get in the ring then Buddy. Lupac Gary2 (2014)

The level you just underestimated motocross riders....: Severe

The level you just underestimated motocross riders....: Severe Motolife174 Justin (2014)

baseball requires more athleticism than soccer? Get out of here!

baseball requires more athleticism than soccer? Get out of here! Swimchick22 (2013)

Why has.n't motocross or endrocross been investigated? Big mistake.

does he have to recover for days after doing them?

does he have to recover for days after doing them? Julie (2013)

football is so over rated

football is so over rated Kyle (2013)

Is it just me or is EVERYONE on this damn website a motocross rider?

Swimming-#36?? Really??

Tevyn M (2013)

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why is table tennis on there

why is table tennis on there Lizza Angelis jt (2017)

I was wondering why Fishing was on the list....

I was wondering why Fishing was on the list.... Joey Delamare (2013)

This list is absolutely terrible. Badminton, I can confirm- is the easiest sport on the planet. And it sits at 30?!?! above distance running and water skiing?!?!?

Just because it doesn't need eye-hand coordination, doesn't make it easy.

Running track is painful and mentally draining

Running track is painful and mentally draining SR Ruger (2013)

basketball over wrestling... SEROUSLY..?? THIS LIST A JOKE

basketball over wrestling... SEROUSLY..?? THIS LIST A JOKE Cmo303 (2013)

So badminton is more intense than sprint swimming?

So badminton is more intense than sprint swimming? Travis7 (2013)

They count fishing as a sport and not dancing...

I feel your pain! My friend does crew and is

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