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Originally Posted by Oil Stain
I find this line of reasoning to be so odd.
The guy has still been on the Earth for 31 years. It's not like he has been wrapped in bubble wrap awaiting his NHL debut.
Yeah, yeah he hasn't played as much hockey games per season as an NHL, but he still would have practiced and trained on a regular basis.
Also the guys that have the most longevity in the league are usually absolute fitness buffs AKA The guys with the most wear and tear on their bodies!
Chelios for instance reportedly rode his exercise bike in the sauna.
Jagr did all kinds of stuff with weight vests and ankle weights.
So I feel the wear and tear argument is not a logical one. Change my mind.
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I can't remember the study that came out recently (can probably find in NY Times), but it shows that the muscles/tissues of people who do A LOT of exercise do not suffer the effects of aging (I believe the main focus of the study were those crazy 60-80 year-old road bikers I see down in Tucson
, who apparently have the muscle "age" of 40-somethings). So, wear and tear is good - the problem is injuries. And as you get close to 40 it's quickness and recovery.