Originally posted by NordlysNot really. Your selective quote did. I said it must be a form of exercise, that hopefully makes you sweat - as in: hopefully the participant moves around a little so his/her muscles don't atrophy.
Well, it was you who brought up sweating as a minimal requirement. Chilli-eating should be part of the Olympic Games.
Originally posted by CrowleyLifting the fork repeatedly is clearly a form of exercise, not to mention the chewing.
Not really. Your selective quote did. I said it must be a form of exercise, that hopefully makes you sweat - as in: hopefully the participant moves around a little so his/her muscles don't atrophy.
Originally posted by CrowleyAll the definitions of 'sport' that I've looked up include the word "athleticism."
Not really. Your selective quote did. I said it must be a form of exercise, that hopefully makes you sweat - as in: hopefully the participant moves around a little so his/her muscles don't atrophy.
Body secretions like sweat don't always prove that, but 'sports' like fishing don't either...
It takes no physical strength to move your queen, but it sure does to reel in a Marlin.
NO, chess is not a sport. Chess is a game.
Originally posted by SmookiePWell, fishing is one of those borderline cases, but it gets people to go outdoors at least. Too many people use fishing as an excuse for a weekend of hard drinking though, which is why I hate fishing...
All the definitions of 'sport' that I've looked up include the word "athleticism."
Body secretions like sweat don't always prove that, but 'sports' like fishing don't either...
It takes no physical strength to move your queen, but it sure does to reel in a Marlin.
NO, chess is not a sport. Chess is a game.
Like you said, reeling in a Marlin for 2 hours is a back-breaking feat, but I hesitate to lump hunting and fishing into the category of sports.
