Walk on Water
05-21-2020, 05:42 PM
I’m in my 30s and I can ride my bike further than in my 20s. I haven’t lost any strength. I haven’t been fast in a long time so can’t compare. Flexibility is the same. I don’t feel much different. In some ways I feel stronger because I have more workout experience.
But athletes should be able to have better longevity than normal people, not worse longevity. I don’t get how athletes just start declining and getting hurt in their early 30s. Basketball players are just playing basketball. When I was in school, we played basketball everyday and never got hurt. Duncan lasted quite a while, so you don’t need tons of speed. You need skills and fundamentals.
I just think it’s kinda sad. Tiger Woods was able to come back and win the Masters. He’s in his 40s. But when I see athletes become bums in their early 30s, it seems like such a waste. They may have had athleticism in their mid 20s, but then you need time to hone your skill. I just think burning out at 30 is a waste, because by that time you had time to hone your skills. And now you’re done?
Like I said, pro athletes should last longer than regular people. Maybe it’s about dedication. I see hockey players in their 40s and they play a much tougher sport. Golfers aren’t even as fit and they play in their 50s or beyond.
But athletes should be able to have better longevity than normal people, not worse longevity. I don’t get how athletes just start declining and getting hurt in their early 30s. Basketball players are just playing basketball. When I was in school, we played basketball everyday and never got hurt. Duncan lasted quite a while, so you don’t need tons of speed. You need skills and fundamentals.
I just think it’s kinda sad. Tiger Woods was able to come back and win the Masters. He’s in his 40s. But when I see athletes become bums in their early 30s, it seems like such a waste. They may have had athleticism in their mid 20s, but then you need time to hone your skill. I just think burning out at 30 is a waste, because by that time you had time to hone your skills. And now you’re done?
Like I said, pro athletes should last longer than regular people. Maybe it’s about dedication. I see hockey players in their 40s and they play a much tougher sport. Golfers aren’t even as fit and they play in their 50s or beyond.