Top 3 Most Physically Demanding Sports

This is a tough question to answer as there are so many factors. Therefore, we need to establish what we class as physically demanding.

We need to consider the different components of fitness, such as muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardio-respiratory endurance, and speed. Of course, when it comes to the term “physically demanding,” we tend to think of components that apply huge metabolic stress, such as muscular and cardiorespiratory endurance, rather than coordination, balance, and reaction time — is maximal endurance more demanding than maximal strength?

We also need to consider things like physical damage. For example, is rugby more physically demanding than soccer because of rugby tackles and scrums?

Lots and lots to think about… Anyway, here are my top 3–1 being the hardest:

What do you think are the top 3 most physically demanding sports? (In order — 1 being the hardest).

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