Human Performance

SciQ: Human Performance

How high can we jump? How fast can we run? How can we improve our physical strength? Hosts Andrew and Paula put their bodies to the ultimate test to see which one is in better shape. They'll push themselves to the limit, testing their strength, mobility, endurance, and, finally, Andrew's ego as he prepares to race some of the fastest cyclists in the world!

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The average person takes three tenths of a second to respond to a starter pistol. Find out how world-class sprinters improve upon that time.