Why can wrestler’s compete well into their 40s and sometimes 50s and stay in great shape and perform crazy stunts but actual professional athletes rarely play into their even late 30s?

Question

Please don’t just tell me because wrestling is fake because a quick Google search on wrestler’s injuries and you’ll see that it’s definitely not fake all the time and is very dangerous.

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Answer 1

Well, while wrestling still might cause injuries, it’s not nearly as competitive and brutal on the body as football, or basketball is. Players are playing longer than every, just look at the longevity of Tom Brady or Lebron James. This is due to diet, exercise, and an increased understanding of anatomy.

However, in football, basketball, UFC, boxing, if you put a 50 year old versus say, a 25 year old- the mat b is probably not going to be even at all.

I understand that you like wrestling, but competing against other wrestlers is not nearly as intense as running a football and getting nailed by the most athletic people on the planet.

Most NFL running backs don’t even play until their 30, the young ones beat them out. Like I’m not trying to offend you but the athleticism of a wrestler is no where near the athleticism of an NFL, NBA, or UFC athlete. Not even close.