[deleted] t1_izp90co wrote
Reply to comment by Yotsubato in NFL players, especially former linemen, had fewer disease-free years and earlier high blood pressure and diabetes diagnoses. Two age-related diseases, arthritis and dementia, were also more commonly found in former football players than in other men of the same age. by Wagamaga
This is true. Crosstraining gym/swimming/running/some climbing/yoga seems like a great recipe instead. Too much of any one movement is gonna create big imbalances over time.
Soccer might have some joint issues, knee problems, but I’d still be willing to bet it’s a lot healthier than football because football has all of those too, without the really poor cardio shape of 40% of the team.
Yotsubato t1_izpg7c4 wrote
As far as cardiac health and overall health, yes the soccer players have it better. But those knee injuries can lead to a spiral down to obesity/inactivity.
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