General physical fitness is required, including gym workouts and metabolic training. Mobility, balance and endurance are key to throwing the stones with precision.

A curling match generally lasts between 2 and 3 hours, depending on the competition and discipline.

Because physical strength alone is not enough: every shot requires calculating the trajectory, controlling the speed of the stone and team coordination, making strategy and shot planning essential.

It depends on the discipline: in a men’s or women’s team there are four players; in mixed doubles, there are two players – one man and one woman.