Can smoking hurt one's athletic abilities

Can smoking hurt one's athletic abilities?

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  • Answer 1

    Smoking decreases the oxygen supply to muscles, damages lung capacity and lessens stamina. The amount of time needed to recover from exercise increases, the likelihood of injury rises and these limit athletic performance.

  • Answer 2

    Smoking decreases the oxygen supply to muscles, damages lung capacity and lessens stamina. The amount of time needed to recover from exercise increases, the likelihood of injury rises and these limit athletic performance.