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Training doesn't have lifelong implications on mortality. If anything, remaining fit and active throughout your youth is probably a good thing. Sure there will
by nostrebored 10y ago
Training doesn't have lifelong implications on mortality. If anything, remaining fit and active throughout your youth is probably a good thing. Sure there will be sports injuries, but those typically do not cause premature death.
- joveian 10y agoExtreme exercise does have negative health effects. Here is one random discussion with some study links (found from a quick search): http://www.drjohnm.org/2012/06/cw-its-settled-long-term-extreme-endurance-exercise-is-not-heart-healthy/ http://www.drjohnm.org/2012/06/cw-its-settled-long-term-extr...
- nostrebored 10y agoThese all focus on long endeavors (over 3 hours) which is not very relevant for the majority of the Olympics.