Extreme sport
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"Lifestyle sport" redirects here. For other uses, see Athletics (physical culture).
This article is about Extreme sport. For other physical exercise cultures, see Physical culture.
Action sports, adventure sports or extreme sports are activities perceived as involving a high degree of risk.[1][2][3] These activities often involve speed, height, a high level of physical exertion and highly specialized gear.[1] Extreme tourism overlaps with extreme sport. The two share the same main attraction, "adrenaline rush" caused by an element of risk, and differ mostly in the degree of engagement and professionalism.
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