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Most people can only generate about one-half horsepower for only a of horsepower for only a few minutes, however, since a horse weighs about 5x-7x that of a person, generating one-half the horsepower is quite an amazing feat. There is a pretty cool video that compares the work generated by NFL running back, Marshawn Lynch, versus a diesel truck. Check it out:

espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4886301

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On average, a trained athlete can generate around 1.2 horsepower for a short duration, such as in a sprint. However, sustained power output is much lower, typically around 0.1 horsepower for an average person.

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