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Do Different 
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Exactly so Old Timer.
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Chris 249
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Posted: 25 Aug 16 at 9:27am |
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Very true, of course, but that doesn't explain why the relative popularity of the land based sport v the water sports, and of the watersports among themselves, seems to have changed dramatically over time.
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Do Different
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Posted: 25 Aug 16 at 11:24am |
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Not an easy theory to explain but try this.
Perhaps although true to the dictionary definition, measuring popularity by numbers taking part is only a measure across the population as a whole. You could say that rowing an eight or sailing a 49er is extremely popular with those doing it, given the X,000s of hours training needed to perform it must be attractive. It is a part of human nature and of course in many ways common sense to seek the easiest route, however for some the easiest route is not the most fulfilling. Who has won a medal by seeking the easy way? Is one role of the Olympics to inspire all to aim higher? 5minute edit. Maybe things shift to mirror society at large, faster, easier, more convenient, instant access, quick fix, have it now, fast food.
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Posted: 25 Aug 16 at 8:29pm |
Because people have grown lazy and can't be arsed to do water based sports when jumping on a bike is easy.
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Chris 249
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Posted: 25 Aug 16 at 11:55pm |
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Good point DD, but given that Olympic funding is supposed to inspire the average (perhaps lazy) person to get out and get exercise it's still interesting (well, to me anyway) to consider what sort of gear best helps achieve that aim. And even people who want to reach top level may want to do so by spending their time actually training on their body and skills, rather than spending hours messing about getting kit ready or not actually having enough time to get it all together and get out and train.
OT, sports cycling is not "easy", it's just more efficient in terms of the proportion of time you can actually exercise, compared to messing about with kit. Anyway, enough from me on this. Cheers Edited by Chris 249 - 26 Aug 16 at 5:50am |
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Posted: 26 Aug 16 at 6:24am |
I suspect throwing money at olympic 'sport' is really an attempt by fat lazy politicians to make the fat lazy public feel better about their country and hence about the politicians. The same in the UK, sorry GB, now as it used to be in East Germany. The only health benefit is probably that the chavs can't afford so much alcohol, smoking or drugs because they spend their money on lottery tickets to fund it all. |
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Posted: 26 Aug 16 at 6:53am |
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A polar view RS although not without a fews grains of truth.
Being an innocent fool I do believe in an inspirational effect. I do not think though that the effect is or should be seen as direct: I didn't feel inspired to take up mens rings gymnastics but did resolve to keep doing what I do as long and as well as I can.
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Posted: 26 Aug 16 at 9:05am |
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Does a nation that feels good about its self work harder and pay more tax?
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Posted: 26 Aug 16 at 9:11am |
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Possibly. Positive Mental Attitude.
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You say that but I live just round the corner from the gym where 1 Louis Smith (and many others from Team GB) train. They have been full with waiting lists for years now as a direct result of the continued success of GB/England Gymnasts. They also have a really active baby/toddler/child sessions. Catch 'em young and keep them interested seems to work well.
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