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Life span exercise among elite intercollegiate student athletes
Shawn C Sorenson1, Russell Romano2, Stanley P Azen3
1Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
Sports Health
|January 2, 2015
Summary
Current student athletes exercise more than nonathletes, but these differences fade with age. Maintaining healthy exercise habits throughout life is crucial for long-term cardiopulmonary health, regardless of athletic background.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Exercise Physiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Data on long-term health and exercise in elite athletes is limited.
- Existing research does not fully represent the diversity of modern athletes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare life span exercise behavior between National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) student athletes and nonathletes.
- To investigate the association between sustained exercise and cardiopulmonary health outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional, descriptive epidemiology study of 496 university students and alumni.
- Anonymous self-report questionnaires assessed exercise volume, importance, and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guideline compliance.
- Age-stratified analysis examined exercise behavior and its association with cardiopulmonary health.
Main Results:
- Current student athletes exhibited significantly higher exercise volume, importance, and guideline compliance than nonathletes.
- No significant differences in exercise behavior were found between alumni athletes and nonathletes.
- Among alumni, ACSM guideline compliance correlated with improved cardiopulmonary health, independent of athletic participation.
Conclusions:
- While current student athletes show distinct exercise patterns, these differences diminish later in life.
- Consistent healthy exercise habits post-athletics are vital for sustained cardiopulmonary benefits.
- Promoting lifelong exercise is essential for realizing long-term health advantages for all individuals.
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