THE BEST AND WORST SPORTS FOR YOUR HEALTH

Avoid this: Luge

We acknowledge that luge isn’t the kind of sport you can play at your local YMCA, but it’s still worth mentioning. Participating in luge can have deadly consequences. For instance, Georgian athlete Nodar Kumaritashvili tragically lost his life during an Olympic training run in Whistler, Canada, when his luge crashed. Considering the high speeds of around 90 mph with minimal protection, it’s surprising that more people don’t suffer the same fate. Even surviving with fractured necks and broken backs isn’t much of a consolation.