Yotsubato t1_iznvbew wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] 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
I’m a radiologist, I’ve seen too many pediatric knee and hip MRIs with serious ligamentous and meniscal injuries related to soccer. Many of these are permanent and “career” ending.
Competitive sports in general are not healthy for the body. Mild aerobic exercise (preferably swimming and cycling) and weight training is where it’s at.
[deleted] t1_izp90co wrote
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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