Meta Information

ID:volleyball

Name:Volleyball

Schema Version:1.5

Alternate Names

• Beach Volleyball

Active Compound

null

Intervention Type

exercise_and_sports

Delivery

Route:

none

Scope:

• systemic

Regulatory Status

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Indication

Focus:

healthspan

Description:

A team sport involving high-intensity interval movements, jumping, and coordination to improve cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal strength, and social engagement.

Typical Protocol

• Engage in recreational or competitive play for 60-90 minutes, 2-3 times per week.
• Incorporate warm-ups focusing on shoulder mobility and dynamic stretching, and cool-downs with static stretching.

Expected Cost Mean

Low Cost:

0

High Cost:

100

Cost Type:

monthly

Description:

Cost of gym/league memberships and equipment; public courts can be free.

Summary

Volleyball is a high-intensity sport that combines anaerobic bursts (jumping, spiking) with aerobic recovery periods, improving cardiovascular fitness and metabolic health. The dynamic, multi-directional movements enhance bone density, muscle strength, and agility. Its team-based nature also provides significant social and cognitive benefits, which are crucial for long-term well-being and healthspan.

Purpose

Improves cardiovascular fitness, bone density, and social connection.

Card Summary

A team sport combining explosive movements and aerobic activity to boost cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and social health.

Drug Class

null

Drugs In Class

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Impact

Score:

7.5

Justification:

Combines HIIT, resistance, and social engagement, impacting multiple healthspan pillars.

Evidence

Grade:

A

Score:

8.5

Justification:

Extensive evidence supports benefits of team sports and HIIT for healthspan outcomes.

Safety

Score:

2.5

Justification:

Risk of acute injuries (sprains, strains) particularly in shoulders, knees, and ankles.

Flags

• High risk of ankle sprains and knee injuries from jumping and lateral movements.
• Shoulder overuse injuries (e.g., rotator cuff tendinopathy) are common from serving and spiking.
• Proper warm-up and conditioning are critical to mitigate injury risk.

Verdict

Excellent for cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and social health; mind the injury risk.

Qualifier

exercise_and_sports

Created

2026-05-09T16:43:47.970928Z

Ai Model

Gemini 2.5 Pro (High)