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Masters athletes demonstrate exceptional health and function, challenging negative aging stereotypes. Studying them offers insights into preventive gerontology and exercise

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  • Preventive Medicine

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  • Human aging demographics are shifting, with rising rates of age-related conditions like vascular stiffening and sarcopenia.
  • The biomedicalization of aging often focuses on disease, overlooking the potential for healthy aging.
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Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the health and functional status of Masters athletes.
  • To understand how Masters athletes combat negative stereotypes associated with aging.
  • To explore insights from Masters athletes for preventive gerontology and exercise-based medical practices.

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  • Comparative analysis of Masters athletes versus sedentary elderly populations.
Keywords:
Athletic performancePhysiological functional capacitySuccessful agingVeteran athletes

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    • Masters athletes exhibit substantial functional capacity and overall long-term health.
    • They possess high motivation and a positive psychosocial outlook.
    • This group actively challenges negative perceptions of aging and older adults.

    Conclusions:

    • Masters athletes provide a valuable model for understanding healthy aging and preventive gerontology.
    • Their lifestyle offers insights into mitigating age-related diseases and dysfunctions through exercise.
    • Studying Masters athletes highlights the potential for positive aging and improved quality of life in later years.