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lance_body[i-1].body = " What does it take to win seven consecutive Tour de France titles? Lance Armstrong is the only man who can answer that question. Part of the answer can be found in Armstrong’s unique anatomy. It's almost as if he was built to ride -– and to win. To learn more about what makes Lance go, click on the highlighted areas of his body.
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During his grueling treatment for testicular cancer, which struck him in September 1996, Armstrong underwent brain surgery and later chemotherapy so aggressive that it destroyed his musculature, burned parts of skin and gave him permanent kidney damage.
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Armstrong consumed a massive quantity of food each day during the Tour de France. He burned up about 6,500 calories every day for three weeks, and more than 10,000 on one of the 120-mile mountain stages. Compare that with the average person, who uses 3,500 on an active day and 2,500 on a sedentary day.
A typical Armstrong pre-race feast might include two huge plates of pasta and an energy bar -- on top of a full breakfast.
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Armstrong’s lungs can perform at twice the capacity of the average healthy man. Technically speaking, Armstrong's lungs use 85 milliliters of oxygen per kilogram of body weight during exercise, compared with 40 for other men. The body uses oxygen to break down food into components we use for energy. ";
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At the start of the Tour de France, Armstrong has a body-fat level of about 4-5 percent. The average man has between 15-17 percent, whereas elite athletes are in the 6-12 range.
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Armstrong’s heart is nearly one-third larger than that of the average man. Resting, it beats an average of 32 times per minute. During peak performance, it will top out at more than 200. ";
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Lance’s femur bone is a rarity in that it is considerably longer than the average man’s, and that gives him the ability to apply more torque to the pedals.
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Armstrong produces less lactic acid, which builds up in muscles when they start to work beyond their aerobic capacity, and metabolizes it better. This uncanny ability allows Armstrong to ride strong and long, while other cyclists taper off.
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