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What are the abilities that a (0) PROFESSIONAL sports person needs? To guarantee that opponents can be (1) .......... (COME), speed, stamina, and agility are essential, not to mention outstanding natural talent. Both a rigorous and comprehensive (2) .......... (FIT) regime and highly nutritious diet are vital for top-level performance. It is carbohydrates, rather than proteins and fat, that provides athletes with the (3) .......... (ENDURE) they need to compete. This means that pasta is more (4) .......... (BENEFIT) than eggs or meat. Such a diet enables them to move very energetically when required. Failure to follow a sensible diet can result in the (5) .......... (ABLE) to maintain stamina.\nRegular training to increase muscular (6) .......... (STRONG) is also a vital part of a professional's regime, and this is (7) .......... (TYPE) done by exercising with weights. Sportspeople are prone to injury but a quality training regime can ensure that the (8) .......... (SEVERE) of these can be minimised.