How Team GB is leading the way in curling's arms race
Summary
Team GB is leading advancements in curling by using technology, training, and fitness to improve performance. The athletes follow rigorous training schedules involving strength and conditioning to stay competitive in international competitions.Key Facts
- Team GB's curlers train at the National Curling Academy in Stirling.
- The facility uses many cameras to analyze gameplay and strategy.
- Curlers follow strict training routines that include strength and conditioning exercises similar to those of sprinters.
- Athletes train every weekday morning with multiple sessions on ice and in the gym.
- Curlers participate in Olympic-level lifts such as clean and jerk, snatches, and squats.
- The training aims to increase the physicality and competitiveness of the athletes.
- Team GB’s men's and women's teams engage in intense training to maintain a performance edge in international competitions.
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