Key result
Long-term competitive tennis is linked to maintaining physical condition and overcoming heart disease in super seniors.
Why the study?
Does playing competitive tennis for 50 years improve long-term health in super seniors?
Does playing competitive tennis for 50 years improve long-term health in super seniors?
Long-term competitive tennis may be associated with maintaining good condition and overcoming health issues in senior athletes.
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Should not yet change exercise advice; hypothesis-generating for tennis benefits in super seniors.
Kulund et al. (1979) studied this question. Long-term competitive tennis enabled super seniors to maintain good physical condition and overcome health problems ranging from tennis shoulder to heart disease.
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