Hot topic, ups, cold topic - Karpov physical preparedness

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  • Hot topic, ups, cold topic - Karpov physical preparedness

    Peek at the preparation of the former world champion A.Karpov
    http://youtu.be/vAhtMKhvG1A

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    Re: Hot topic, ups, cold topic - Karpov physical preparedness

    Carlsen being from Norway is probably also accustomed to this. Going between sauna and ice water is a popular activity in the Nordic countries.

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    • #3
      Re: Hot topic, ups, cold topic - Karpov physical preparedness

      Anatoly has put on a few pounds over the years...

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        Re: Hot topic, ups, cold topic - Karpov physical preparedness

        Yeah that extra blubber going to come in handy when he jumps into the ice hole.

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          Re: Hot topic, ups, cold topic - Karpov physical preparedness

          Actually there's a lot of truth in that- I've noticed for example that the women who do these long-distance lake swims typically do not have the figure of a marathon runner, or a fashion model.

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