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Volleyball is an Olympic sport in which two teams of six players (two players in beach volleyball) compete with each other by trying to ground a ball on their opponent`s court. This sport can also be played indoor, on a beach, or on a grass as a recreational activity.

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Volleyball Events:

Volleyball:

-       Men

-       Women

Beach Volleyball:

-       Men

-       Women

Volleyball:

Energy Systems*

Anaerobic, ATP – CP

75%

Anaerobic, Glycolysis

10%

Aerobic

15%

Pre – Competition Carb Loading

No

Average Calories Burned per One Hour**

320

Endurance Diet Required

No

Risk of Muscle Breakdown (Rhabdomyolysis)***

Low

Risk of Sports Injuries

Moderate

Benefits from Creatine****

Moderate

Fitness Demands

Agility      

Yes

Endurance

+

Explosive Power

Yes

Speed

Yes

       

*See “Energy Systems” under the section of “Sports Nutrition”.

**Your body weight and body metabolism are important elements affecting the average calories you burn during any physical activities. This is the average amount of calories burned by a person with a body weight of 155 Ibs (70 Kg) within one hour of this sport.

***See “Post – Exercise Rhabdomyolysis” under the section of “Athletic Disorders”.

****See “Creatine Monohydrate” under the section of “Sports – Performance Enhancers”.

 

For the “energy paths” of this sport, see the “energy map” below.

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